On the left you will find links to all the pages of the site, full of interesting facts about me and my writing and the various periods in which my books are set. There is an account, specially written for this site, of the true history of John Rawlings and how I first met him. And there's a regularly updated letter with all my news.
On December 15th you'll find me - and another 15 crime writers! - at The United Reform Church, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5UX for a one day event all about books: if you are interested in questions like "What is literature?", "Do books have a future?", and "Is there an art to writing?" or if you'd like to hear how writers (including me!) spend "The working day", then do come along and join us for Crime before Christmas. And don't forget to come and say hello!
My latest book - which you can read about below - is a Nick Lawrence mystery; and this is where you can find news of our old friend John Rawlings! I hope you enjoy my books, and that I will hear from you at deryn [at] derynlake.com .
Now you can also find me on Facebook!
A new arrival to Lakehurst village can only mean trouble for Reverend Nick Lawrence...
The residents of the sleepy Sussex village of Lakehurst are abuzz with the news of the arrival of Gerry Harlington, a flamboyant American actor and the new owner of Abbot's Manor, with his glamorous wife. The local dramatic society recruits him as their director for their new show, but his ideas are met with violent protest from the amateur actors.
So when a corpse is discovered after the grand opening night, Reverend Nick Lawrence doesn't have to look far to find potential suspects...
Dead on Cue is published by Severn House; order it from Amazon or ask your favourite bookshop for it (it may help them to know the ISBN: 978-0-7278-82264-).
"Meticulously researched ... brings the past to colourful life"
Guardian
"This is vintage stuff ... With history this colourful and a mystery this baffling, the result is delicious"
Good Book Guide
"As usual, Miss Lake spins a yarn with all the flourish of a dandy producing a silk handkerchief"
Birmingham Post
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