- Order of Eric Ward Books - theranchhands.com.
- Embers of the Dead by Roy Lewis (Hardback, 2005).
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This spawns a series of novels where Eric is the protagonist. Eric Ward Series by Roy Lewis is expressed in prose that is crystal clear and thoroughly practiced. The plot is always twisting in a thrilling way. This creates palpable tension in the books which keeps the reader glued to each page. Even as a solicitor, the suspicious instinct and knowledge of police procedures comes in handy for him. Never afraid to cross borders in search of the truth and in an effort to clear his name, Eric finds himself leaving England often and visiting far reaching corners of the world.
He delves into the workings of the criminal underworld and delivers a page-turning performance throughout. English author Roy Lewis has written a series of books featuring Eric Ward. Born in , the author lives in the North of England.
His home provides a setting for his books. Roy was formerly a college principal.
He was also an Inspector of Schools. These career backgrounds gave him the literary ability and creativity to write crime mystery novels. Eric Ward is a most interesting character. He appears in many books by this author. The first one was published in while the latest was published in This is more than 20 years of writing.
Throughout the lifetime of these books, Eric Ward cleverly handles cases of crime. They are always shrouded in mystery and often feature death. Each of these books has a gripping plot where Eric is often on the cusp of death or worse. Crime mystery novels are generally page turners and this series is no different. Roy created a character who is relatable yet who finds himself in harrowing situations.
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Despite the choices that Eric Ward makes in his books, readers find themselves captivated and rooting for the good guy. This book was published and released in and was the first to feature acclaimed character Eric Ward. Egan was a wealthy man and his estate was substantial. In his will, he indicated that it should go to an heir. This simple life, however, is soon to change.
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Eric's reluctant attendance at an annual dinner leads him to meet Ben Shaw, a merchant banker who seems to know an awful lot about him. What Shaw tells Eric leads to the uncomfortable dredging up of his past.
It seems Jason Sullivan QC- the reason behind Eric's marriage break up- is involved in something big and it is up to Eric to find out what. Meanwhile, DCI Charlie Spate's investigation into illegal immigration has revealed a new level of organization. However, Spate is strangely pulled off the case in favor of re-opening a cold case: A strange, undetermined tattoo on his shoulder may be the only clue to the truth behind his murder.
As past and present collide, Roy Lewis takes us on a gripping and suspense-ridden trip that keeps the pages turning until at last the two seemingly unrelated stories explode into one. Hardcover , pages.
Embers of the Dead
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Preview — Embers of the Dead by Roy Lewis. Solicitor Eric Ward maintains a small criminal practice on Newcastle's Quayside. This simple life, however, is soon to change. Eric's reluctant attendance at an annual dinner leads him to meet Ben Shaw, a merchant banker who seems to know an awful lot about him. What Shaw tells Eric leads to the uncomfortable dredging up of his past. It seems Jason Sullivan QC- the reason behind Eric's marriage break up- is involved in something big and it is up to Eric to find out what.
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Meanwhile, DCI Charlie Spate's investigation into illegal immigration has revealed a new level of organization. However, Spate is strangely pulled off the case in favor of re-opening a cold case: A strange, undetermined tattoo on his shoulder may be the only clue to the truth behind his murder. As past and present collide, Roy Lewis takes us on a gripping and suspense-ridden trip that keeps the pages turning until at last the two seemingly unrelated stories explode into one. Hardcover , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Embers of the Dead , please sign up.
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