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Play with Fire

Detective Sheridan Holler, Book 3

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Play with Fire

By: T. M. Payne
Narrated by: Heather Bleasdale
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A missing woman. A gruesome delivery. A terrifying discovery. Where is Caroline Crow?

"Just when you think Payne is at the top of her game, she pulls this out of the bag."—Graham Bartlett

All has been quiet in Liverpool, suspiciously quiet…

So, when a frantic 999 call comes into Hale Street Police Station reporting a missing woman, it seems like there’s work to do. Except for DI Sheridan Holler there are questions. Why did Caroline Crow take her purse, suitcase and even tell friends she was going away? There’s no reason to suspect foul play…until a severed, burned hand is delivered to another address.

With no hard evidence linking the two cases, Holler’s gut is telling her that all is not as it seems and if she’s right, time is running out to find Caroline alive.

As DI Holler attempts to weed out the truth from the lies, will this be one puzzle that runs out the clock? Or can Holler and her team fit the pieces together before it’s too late?

©2025 T. M. Payne (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Exciting

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Critic reviews

“Just when you think Payne is at the top of her game, she pulls this out of the bag. Ingenious and intricate plotting, deeply authentic characters who leap off the page combining into a stunning story you’ll never want to end. Bravo!”—Graham Bartlett
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Amazing twists and turns, and characters portrayed are scary and intense.
Narrated brilliantly, believable up to the last words.

Absolutely brilliant

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Not the usual cliches. Really developed characters and intriguing plot. Loved these books, shame there aren’t more

Refreshing

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the narrator brought it to life and I thoroughly enjoyed all the books. Can't recommend it enough

love the whole thing

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A great story line, intricately woven. Loved meeting all my favourite characters again. I cannot wait for the next book.

Fabulous 😁

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the flow of this story was fluid, the returning characters still make me laugh and worry for them.
the twists and turns had me guessing, with other side plots adding to the mystery and enjoyment.
can't wait for book 4

another great instalment

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Thoroughly enjoyed this novel, which is the third in the series. Appealing characters; storyline that holds interest & keeps you guessing. I also liked the layout of the storyline where the author intermittently returns to earlier periods of time to explain the background of what & why the characters acted as they did. I am hoping there will be a fourth novel in the series.

Many twists & turns

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Best series published for years . Great characters and plot … keeps you guessing all the way through. Can’t wait for the next one 💖

Fantastic

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Great story left open for more!! Narration is great and made it easy to listen too!!

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Great narrator. Believable characters. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Definitely recommend.

Another great story in this series, lots of twists and turns

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This book was excellent I enjoyed it very much lots of twists and surprises. The characters are so well written you can see them in your minds eye. I highly recommend this book and I'm so looking forward to the next in the series..I think this would make excellent TV.

excellent crime novel

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