Joanna Piercy

**Series Synopsis: Joanna Piercy** In the shadowy corners of small-town life, secrets fester beneath a veneer of civility, and Detective Inspector Joanna Piercy is determined to unearth them. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the English countryside, the Joanna Piercy series invites readers into a world where picturesque streets hide dark truths, and every whisper of gossip can lead to a break in a case — or a dead end. As the town's first female detective, Joanna faces not only the challenge of solving brutal crimes but also the battle against deep-seated prejudices that threaten to undermine her every move. In "Winding Up the Serpent," her first case unveils a scandal involving the mysterious death of a nurse, dragging her into a tangled web of deceit where the townspeople’s loyalties are as murky as the motives of the suspect pool. Determined to prove herself, Joanna wrestles with her own doubts while navigating the dangerous waters of small-town politics and personal vendettas. Each installment propels Joanna deeper into a twisting narrative filled with psychological intrigue, moral dilemmas, and relentless pursuit of justice, all wrapped in richly drawn characters and vivid, atmospheric settings. With every turn, she must confront the question: in a town where everyone knows each other’s secrets, how can one truly uncover the truth? Join Joanna Piercy as she races against time to solve a series of heart-stopping mysteries that expose the fragile boundaries of trust and the devastating consequences of betrayal. Will she prevail in a world that seems hellbent on silencing her? The answers lie in the shadows, waiting for her to shine a light on them.