"The Crossing"  & "The Assassins' Village"

THE CROSSING BY FAITH MORTIMER

A successful businessman, Richard William Barker has accomplished much in life. Together with his wife, Connie, he was about to embark on a long‐dreamed‐of sailing adventure. Little did he know that his dream was to become his nightmare.
In The Crossing, the reader is taken on this action‐packed, fateful voyage and through a twist of fate is transported back to the Second World War where Richard's late father, Billy Barker, a naval rating assigned as crew on a Motor Torpedo Boat, is captured by the enemy during a daring action off the French coast. His story of survival and friendship against all odds contrasts with his own burgeoning love for a pretty English girl, and leads Richard to begin his own recovery and understand that life must go on.
Based on a true incident, this powerfully emotive tale of passion and love across two generations in the parallel settings of modern day action and the horrors of war makes an utterly compelling read.

THE ASSASSINS' VILLAGE BY FAITH MORTIMER

Bound and gagged, the shocked and terrified victim recognises his assailant. Days later, another body is discovered. How many assassins stalk the village?
In a picturesque Cypriot village an expatriate theatrical group gather to discuss their next play; but when the curtain rises it’ll be murder.A blackmailer stalks the cast – a group riven with jealousies, rivalry, sexual tension and illicit affairs.
Unbeknown to each other they all attempt to find solutions to their problems. Some believe it lies in murder. Can they find the blackmailer? And can they find that all important ‘little black book’ – the chronicle of their misdeeds.
When a body is discovered, Diana, a cast member, turns detective to draw up a suspects list. After the police get involved one of the suspects is found hanged - another murder or the suicide of a guilty person?
A visit to a villager’s home uncovers an ancient assassin’s weapon. Could this be the murder weapon? Is it possible that an assassin lives at the heart of this formerly peaceful and idyllic village?
Love, hate, murder and high drama all feature in this classic historical detective story. With a long list of suspects, some dramatic twists and the odd red herring, the reader is left guessing until the final curtain falls.

Faith Mortimer was born in Manchester and educated in Malaya, Singapore and Hampshire. After training to become a nurse she switched careers and became involved in setting up and running various travel and sport related companies. On completion of Yachtsman examinations and a science degree she and her husband sailed their yacht across the Atlantic and enjoyed many years exploring the seas. They now divide their time living in the UK and Cyprus.'The Crossing' is her first novel and provides a refreshing and very different approach to subjects which are normally the preserve of male authors.

The Crossing is now available to buy online from Amazon; Amazon's Kindle and direct from Olympia Publishers. The Assassins' Village is available on Amazon in Kindle format.You can also order The Crossing from your local book shop. Quote book number ISBN 978190551368 0 The Crossing By Faith Mortimer.