Smoke Alarm

Smoke Alarm by Priscilla Masters, published by Severn House in 2012, is a mystery novel that brings together coroner Martha Gunn and Detective Inspector Alex Randall for a gripping investigation. The story begins with a devastating fire at the Grange in Melverley, where the bodies of Christie Barton, her daughter Adelaide, and her father-in-law William are discovered, indicating that the fire was intentionally set. As the investigation unfolds, the situation becomes more complex with the disappearance of retired nurse Monica Deverill following a second house fire.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves together elements of crime and mystery as Martha Gunn and Alex Randall seek to uncover the truth behind these tragic events. The plot delves into the connections between the two fires and reveals secrets from the past that may hold the key to solving the case. With 224 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of the unfolding drama, making it a notable addition to the series.
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A deadly fire reunites coroner Martha Gunn with Detective Inspector Alex Randall in the fourth book in this successful series. – When firemen are called to an intense blaze at the Grange in Melverley, they find the bodies of Christie Barton, her daughter, Adelaide, and father-in-law, William, along with evidence that suggests the fire was started deliberately. Detective Inspector Alex Randall enlists the help of coroner Martha Gunn, but the puzzle deepens with a second house fire – the occupant, retired nurse Monica Deverill, is missing. Where is she, and what links the two fires? The answers lie in a secret buried in the past . . .
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