Deceiver, The: A forensic mystery

By Priscilla Masters

A desperate phone call from an old acquaintance plunges forensic psychiatrist Claire Roget into an explosive situation with echoes in her own past.

Forensic psychiatrist Dr Claire Roget finds it impossible to refuse when she receives a desperate phone call from an old acquaintance, obstetrician Charles Tissot. One of his patients, Heather Kimble, alleges that Tissot seduced her at a party and that he is the father of her unborn child. His career on the line, Charles begs Claire to expose Heather's fragile mental state and discredit her wild claims.

With a history of making similar false allegations, her two previous babies having suffered unexplained cot deaths, Heather's accusations would appear to be nothing more than the result of a damaged mind. But as Claire delves further, it becomes clear that Charles hasn't been telling her the whole truth. Could Heather's story possibly have some merit? And is her unborn child in danger?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers
• Release date: Feb 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781780109299

Priscilla Masters

Priscilla Masters is the author of the popular DI Joanna Piercy series, as well as the successful Martha Gunn novels and a series of forensic psychiatrist mysteries featuring Dr Claire Roget. She lives near the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. A retired respiratory nurse, Priscilla has two grown-up sons and two grandsons.

Reviews for Deceiver, The

[over.the.edge · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Deceiver Claire Roget Mystery #2by Priscilla Masters2017Severn House5.0 /5.0Blown away by this novel. How have I never found this author before now??Claire Roget is a forensic psychologist, finding herself in a situation she can't refuse when an old acquaintance, Charles Tissot, an obstetrician, calls for help. One of his patients, Heather Kimble, has accused him of seducing her and she is now carrying her child. It would end his career. Heather's fragile mental state make her claims less credible. This isn't the first time heather has claimed a man other than her husband, has impregnated her. The other infants all died of cot death and were quickly cremated.Are Heathers claims believable??Would a man lie, if he knew his career and position were at stake??The unborn child may be in danger.....#teamslaughter #scarathon @Clwojick #theme