Faith Mortimer
Faith Mortimer: born in Manchester and educated in Malaysia, Singapore and England. Spent an energetic life raising a family, qualifying as a Registered Nurse, Yachtmaster, Science Degree holder (Open University) and has so far completed two novels. Now lives mostly in Cyprus.
'The Crossing' was my first novel and received high praise when first published in January 2009. It is now available in Kindle format as well as paperback.
My second novel, 'The Assassins' Village' achieved 1st place on Harper Collins/Authonomy author and reader on-line site in November 2010. A major achievement out of over 8000 books. The novel is NOW on Amazon in Kindle format and shortly will be available in paperback.
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'The Crossing' was my first novel and received high praise when first published in January 2009. It is now available in Kindle format as well as paperback.
My second novel, 'The Assassins' Village' achieved 1st place on Harper Collins/Authonomy author and reader on-line site in November 2010. A major achievement out of over 8000 books. The novel is NOW on Amazon in Kindle format and shortly will be available in paperback.
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Children of The Plantation
Thriller, murder mystery
After discovering the truth surrounding the bloody murders in, “The Assassins’ Village”, our sexy, feisty sleuth and heroine, Diana Rivers and her partner Steve, decide they deserve a holiday. Trying to relax at their luxurious palm fringed plantation hotel in lush, tropical Malaysia; things don’t quite work out as they imagined.
Diana is approached by the hotel owner, the enigmatic Miss Chalcot, well-bred, imperious and secretive, to take a look through some old family documents. Miss Chalcot possesses a burning ambition to put right a dreadful wrong that occurred over forty years ago – and Diana is given free rein to pursue the mysterious past of the family and discover what lies behind the dark stories.
Diana enters into a world of the 1950’s and 1960’s, where lies, deceit, illicit love, jealousies and perhaps murder all feature.
What really happened all those years ago? Who were Paul, Hermione and the beautiful but selfish Eleanor? Who was responsible for events that shocked the whole family and plunged it into despair? And what is the real story behind the façade?
Will Diana triumph against all odds yet again?
I challenge you to guess before the final curtain.
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After discovering the truth surrounding the bloody murders in, “The Assassins’ Village”, our sexy, feisty sleuth and heroine, Diana Rivers and her partner Steve, decide they deserve a holiday. Trying to relax at their luxurious palm fringed plantation hotel in lush, tropical Malaysia; things don’t quite work out as they imagined.
Diana is approached by the hotel owner, the enigmatic Miss Chalcot, well-bred, imperious and secretive, to take a look through some old family documents. Miss Chalcot possesses a burning ambition to put right a dreadful wrong that occurred over forty years ago – and Diana is given free rein to pursue the mysterious past of the family and discover what lies behind the dark stories.
Diana enters into a world of the 1950’s and 1960’s, where lies, deceit, illicit love, jealousies and perhaps murder all feature.
What really happened all those years ago? Who were Paul, Hermione and the beautiful but selfish Eleanor? Who was responsible for events that shocked the whole family and plunged it into despair? And what is the real story behind the façade?
Will Diana triumph against all odds yet again?
I challenge you to guess before the final curtain.
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The Assassin's Village
Thriller, murder mystery
Bound and gagged, the shocked and terrified victim recognises his assailant. Days later, another body is discovered. How many assassins stalk the village?
In a picturesque Cypriot village an expatriate theatrical group gather to discuss their next play; but when the curtain rises it’ll be murder.
A blackmailer stalks the cast – a group riven with jealousies, rivalry, sexual tension and illicit affairs.
Unbeknownst to each other they all attempt to find solutions to their problems. Some believe it lies in murder. Can they find the blackmailer? And can they find that all important ‘little black book’ – the chronicle of their misdeeds.
When a body is discovered, Diana, a cast member, turns detective to draw up a suspects list. After the police get involved one of the suspects is found hanged - another murder or the suicide of a guilty person?
A visit to a villager’s home uncovers an ancient assassin’s weapon. Could this be the murder weapon? Is it possible that an assassin lives at the heart of this formerly peaceful and idyllic village?
Love, hate, murder and high drama all feature in this classic historical detective story. With a long list of suspects, some dramatic twists and the odd red herring, the reader is left guessing until the final curtain falls.
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The Surgeon's Blade
Mystery-suspense-thriller writer, Faith Mortimer is delighted to add book three to the best-selling Diana Rivers mystery thriller series. This latest novel, “The Surgeon’s Blade” is chilling, tense and is described as a ‘real corker of a read and probably the best in the series’.
When nursing sister, Libby Hunter wakes up in hospital following a traumatic sailing accident she discovers two deeply disturbing things. One - she has lost her memory and two – the stranger, (Nigel) whom she finds sitting by her bedside when she awakens claims to be her fiancé!
During her hospital stay, Libby regains most of her memory, except the bizarre fact is she cannot remember EVER being engaged to surgeon, Nigel. Against her will Nigel persuades Libby into agreeing to move in with him. Working on instinct she finds every excuses to put him off until she is completely sure of her true feelings.
During a series of attacks on nurses in London and Southampton, Libby finds herself in great danger when her home is broken into one night. Who is the intruder and does he plan on harming her? And is this connected in any way to the recent attacks on nursing staff. Will Libby be the attacker’s latest targeted victim?
Distressed Libby turns to pilot, Robert for help and understanding, but is he as respectable and kind as he appears to be? Is her so-called fiancé, Nigel trustworthy, especially when his ex-wife, Stella enters the scene and Libby suspects them of rekindling their relationship?
The night time intrusion to Libby’s house sets in motion a downwards spiral of cataclysmic and terrifying events, culminating in our favourite sleuth, Diana Rivers stepping in to help solve the case in this chilling mystery thriller.
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The Bamboo Mirror
AN ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT MYSTERIES ~ suspense/ghost/romance
Mystery-suspense-thriller writer, Faith Mortimer warmly welcomes you to her short story collection, “The Bamboo Mirror” (previously published as “Echoes of Life and Love”). In three of the stories the reader is introduced to sleuth, Diana Rivers who features in Faith’s mystery thriller series. In “The Bamboo Mirror” each story has a unique setting, always with a twist in the ending.
Book Description
“The Bamboo Mirror” – Set in a 1960's Singapore boarding school, new girl Diana Rivers (The Diana Rivers Mystery Books) has an encounter with two mysterious children - Who are they? Mystery, suspense, ghost story.
“The Cast Party” - The lovely Linda, aspiring actress, has a devious plan. Will she be able to carry it out? Mystery/love
“Making A Right” - Sometimes two wrongs can make one! Retribution and suspense
“Rebecca With Two C's” - A poignant ghost love story. What is real?
“Summer Visitors” - Has Alex made the right decision? Is real life like this? Romantic suspense.
“Widow’s Weeds” – Maria visits her birthplace, Cyprus and meets Christos. After a whirlwind romance they get married. As time passes wealthy Maria questions herself. Has she made the biggest mistake of her life? If so, what will she do? Mystery suspense & murder.
This volume also includes excerpts from Faith Mortimer's published novels - The Crossing, The Assassins' Village (Diana Rivers Mystery #1), Children of The Plantation (Diana Rivers Mystery #2) and The Surgeon’s Blade (Diana Rivers Mystery Thriller #3).
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Mystery-suspense-thriller writer, Faith Mortimer warmly welcomes you to her short story collection, “The Bamboo Mirror” (previously published as “Echoes of Life and Love”). In three of the stories the reader is introduced to sleuth, Diana Rivers who features in Faith’s mystery thriller series. In “The Bamboo Mirror” each story has a unique setting, always with a twist in the ending.
Book Description
“The Bamboo Mirror” – Set in a 1960's Singapore boarding school, new girl Diana Rivers (The Diana Rivers Mystery Books) has an encounter with two mysterious children - Who are they? Mystery, suspense, ghost story.
“The Cast Party” - The lovely Linda, aspiring actress, has a devious plan. Will she be able to carry it out? Mystery/love
“Making A Right” - Sometimes two wrongs can make one! Retribution and suspense
“Rebecca With Two C's” - A poignant ghost love story. What is real?
“Summer Visitors” - Has Alex made the right decision? Is real life like this? Romantic suspense.
“Widow’s Weeds” – Maria visits her birthplace, Cyprus and meets Christos. After a whirlwind romance they get married. As time passes wealthy Maria questions herself. Has she made the biggest mistake of her life? If so, what will she do? Mystery suspense & murder.
This volume also includes excerpts from Faith Mortimer's published novels - The Crossing, The Assassins' Village (Diana Rivers Mystery #1), Children of The Plantation (Diana Rivers Mystery #2) and The Surgeon’s Blade (Diana Rivers Mystery Thriller #3).
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The Crossing
Drama, action-adventure
A successful businessman, Richard William Barker has accomplished much in life. Together with his wife, Connie, he was about to embark on a long-dreamed-of sailing adventure. Little did he know that his dream was to become his nightmare.
In The Crossing, the reader is taken on this action-packed, fateful voyage and through a twist of fate is transported back to the Second World War where Richard's late father, Billy Barker, a naval rating assigned as crew on a Motor Torpedo Boat, is captured by the enemy during a daring action off the French coast. His story of survival and friendship against all odds contrasts with his own burgeoning love for a pretty English girl, and leads Richard to begin his own recovery and understand that life must go on.
Based on a true incident, this powerfully emotive tale of passion and love across two generations in the parallel settings of modern day action and the horrors of war makes an utterly compelling read with a refreshing and very different approach to subjects which are normally the preserve of male authors.
In Print and Kindle at Amazon.com
A successful businessman, Richard William Barker has accomplished much in life. Together with his wife, Connie, he was about to embark on a long-dreamed-of sailing adventure. Little did he know that his dream was to become his nightmare.
In The Crossing, the reader is taken on this action-packed, fateful voyage and through a twist of fate is transported back to the Second World War where Richard's late father, Billy Barker, a naval rating assigned as crew on a Motor Torpedo Boat, is captured by the enemy during a daring action off the French coast. His story of survival and friendship against all odds contrasts with his own burgeoning love for a pretty English girl, and leads Richard to begin his own recovery and understand that life must go on.
Based on a true incident, this powerfully emotive tale of passion and love across two generations in the parallel settings of modern day action and the horrors of war makes an utterly compelling read with a refreshing and very different approach to subjects which are normally the preserve of male authors.
In Print and Kindle at Amazon.com
