Ashes

A warehouse fire leaves a homeless military veteran dead.In his pocket a dog-eared birthday card, and a faded photograph of a young girl.Jezzabelle 'Belle' Jones, insurance investigator, is surprised when she's trusted with the case. It could finally lead to her long-awaited promotion.Her instincts tell her this fire wasn't an accident.When her boss comes under pressure from the wealthy warehouse owner, she's told to close the case quickly.She knows she should follow the rules, but Belle's never liked doing as she's told.She calls on Barnaby 'Mac' St John, a reclusive ex-firefighter, to help her work out what happened.The little girl in the photograph deserves answers.Then there's another fatal fire…Can Belle keep her job long enough to catch the arsonist?How many more people will die before she solves the case?This first Jezzabelle Jones murder mystery is set in Yorkshire, England. If you love crime solving duos, this new pairing will not disappoint.June 2021 - This version is a rewrite and edit. It is the same story, but the book has been improved overall for the reader's enjoyment.