Eric Ward Series by Roy Lewis

Things other than beauty are in the eye of the beholder. In the eyes of solicitor Eric Ward there was something odd abut Arthur Egan's life and death. But Ward was a former police inspector, and trained to be suspicious. And he could no longer trust his eyesight, since it was a serious eye condition that had led to his resignation from the Force.Egan's estate comprised a large sum, to go to an heir no one knew he had... moreThings other than beauty are in the eye of the beholder. In the eyes of solicitor Eric Ward there was something odd abut Arthur Egan's life and death. But Ward was a former police inspector, and trained to be suspicious. And he could no longer trust his eyesight, since it was a serious eye condition that had led to his resignation from the Force.Egan's estate comprised a large sum, to go to an heir no one knew he had. To settle the estate, Ward had first to trace the offspring of this quiet lonely bachelor, and the photograph of an unknown tombstone was his only clue. He made no progress in discovering the grave, but he did discover that Egan had served a term for manslaughter committed during an armed robbery on Lord Morcomb's estate. There were indications that the evidence against him had been planted. So why had he accepted his fate?Egan's estate was not the only one causing legal problems. The present Lord Morcomb was faced with heavy death duties, and Ward's firm had to advise how these could best be handled for the benefit of his lordship's only daughter.Despite warnings from the senior partner that he was wasting time on the Egan rather than the Morcomb estate, Ward persisted - and his investigations soon led to murder. By the time Ward realized why, he had also learned that where this case was concerned the defect in his vision was mental, not physical, and his life and career were both at risk. less

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO BE TRUEFormer police officer-turned-solicitor Eric Ward is recovering from a serious eye operation when the offer comes in.Come down to London.Help Philip Scarn, a successful entrepreneur, break into the North East.Get paid handsomely doing it.On the journey, Ward is nearly killed. At the other end of a phone call, a shadowy voice warns this is just the beginning.Then a young woman is murdered... moreAN OFFER TOO GOOD TO BE TRUEFormer police officer-turned-solicitor Eric Ward is recovering from a serious eye operation when the offer comes in.Come down to London.Help Philip Scarn, a successful entrepreneur, break into the North East.Get paid handsomely doing it.On the journey, Ward is nearly killed. At the other end of a phone call, a shadowy voice warns this is just the beginning.Then a young woman is murdered. Ward finds himself caught up in a turf war between gangs as he races to prevent another killing.Is an old enemy from his policing days on his tail? Or is this something to do with Scarn?Can Eric Ward discover his enemies when what’s preventing him from seeing them has nothing to do with his eyes? less

Looking for a classic murder mystery from an acclaimed crime writer? Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer. This beautifully told story, from a time before smart phones and DNA testing, will have you gripped from start to finish. “A novel of depth and craftsmanship refreshing in this genre.” Publishers Weekly Please note this book was first published as “A Blurred Reality”. EXPLOITATION. KIDNAP. MURDER. Sam Turiff is a loan shark preying on the most vulnerable people in Newcastle... moreLooking for a classic murder mystery from an acclaimed crime writer? Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer. This beautifully told story, from a time before smart phones and DNA testing, will have you gripped from start to finish. “A novel of depth and craftsmanship refreshing in this genre.” Publishers Weekly Please note this book was first published as “A Blurred Reality”. EXPLOITATION. KIDNAP. MURDER. Sam Turiff is a loan shark preying on the most vulnerable people in Newcastle. Detective Eric Ward’s investigation runs into a brick wall trying to bring down the callous criminal. No one will give evidence against him. They’re frightened what he’ll do to them. Then Kate Geraghty is kidnapped. She’s the granddaughter of local tycoon Liam Geraghty, and there’s a link to the loan shark. But who carried out the kidnapping and why, since no ransom is demanded? The case soon turns into a murder investigation and Ward finds himself up against a Northern crime empire. CAN DETECTIVE WARD BRING DOWN THE CRIME LORD BEFORE ANYONE ELSE PAYS THE ULTIMATE PRICE? Perfect for fans of Peter James, Ruth Rendell, P.D. James and Peter Robinson. THE DETECTIVE Eric Ward is forced to retire from the police when he discovers he suffers from glaucoma but qualifies as a solicitor (lawyer) and sets up his practice on the Quayside in Newcastle, where he deals with the seamier side of the law. When he marries a wealthy young woman she attempts to persuade him to settle in Northumberland and work with wealthier clients but he stubbornly refuses to give up his criminal practice in Newcastle. Although she draws him into the world of high finance he still insists on continuing at the Quayside — which causes tensions within his marriage, and lead to fatal consequences. This fast-paced mystery will have you enthralled from the start. Set in England in the early 1980s, this is the fifth book to feature Eric Ward. More coming soon. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER Perfect for fans of Peter James, Ruth Rendell, P.D. James and Peter Robinson. Roy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation. “Roy Lewis is a writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.” Daily Telegraph “Good on atmosphere.” Newcastle Journal “A wrenching and compassionately handled tragedy that transcends the conventional mystery form.” Chicago Sun-Times “Tightly written, well-paced and relentlessly accurate.” Oxford Times ERIC WARD BOOKS Book 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER Book 2: THE FARMING MURDER Book 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER Book 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER Book 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER Book 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER INSPECTOR CROW BOOKS Book 1: A LOVER TOO MANY Book 2: ERROR OF JUDGMENT Book 3: THE WOODS MURDER Book 4: MURDER FOR MONEY Book 5: MURDER IN THE MIN less

Infidelity can be murderously dangerous.Eric Ward thinks he is happily married--until he discovers that his wife, Anne, has been spending rather too much time with a business associate.Suspicious and angry, Ward finds comfort in the arms of a beautiful stranger. But when his new lover is found dead, he must do everything he can to avoid becoming the focus of a murder inquiry that could wreck his future.As police pressure looms, Ward makes his own inquiries... moreInfidelity can be murderously dangerous.Eric Ward thinks he is happily married--until he discovers that his wife, Anne, has been spending rather too much time with a business associate.Suspicious and angry, Ward finds comfort in the arms of a beautiful stranger. But when his new lover is found dead, he must do everything he can to avoid becoming the focus of a murder inquiry that could wreck his future.As police pressure looms, Ward makes his own inquiries. Increasingly desperate to find the girl's killer, he begins to learn more about a shady Tyneside world of drugs, dodgy property deals, and illicit nightclubs. And when he learns that the trouble in Newcastle has its roots in Asian big business, he begins to fear for his own life as he seeks the final answers on the Tyne. less