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    Justice at Christmas
    Justice at Christmas
    Justice at Christmas
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    Justice at Christmas

    By M. A. Comley

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    A 10,000 word Christmas short story, involving all the old members of the team.

    DI Lorne Simpkins and her partner DS Pete Childs encounter a dangerous gang of Santas who plan on creating havoc on the streets of London on Christmas Eve.

    Pete is persuaded to go undercover to foil the gang's audacious plan.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherM A Comley
    Release dateNov 21, 2016
    ISBN9781533762665
    Justice at Christmas
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    M. A. Comley

    I am a British author. I moved to France around ten years ago, and that's when I turned my hobby into a career. I'm fortunate to be represented by New York agent Richard Curtis. I share my home with two crazy dogs that like nothing better than to drag their masterful leader (that's me) around the village. I hope you enjoy reading my books, especially the Justice series, Cruel Justice, Impeding Justice,Final Justice,Foul Justice and the newest addition, Guaranteed Justice. Ultimate Justice is due out in Feb 2013. If you'd like to keep up to date with new releases you can find me on facebook by following this link http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mel-Comley/264745836884860 If you fancy a lighter read, why not try one of my romances: A Time to Heal, and A Time for Change--Based on a TRUE story. I also have a selection of short stories and novelettes available which I know you'll enjoy. You can find out more about me at the following blogs. http://melcomley.blogspot.com http://melcomleyromances.blogspot.com  

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      Justice at Christmas - M. A. Comley

      Acknowledgments

      This book is dedicated to Mary Endersbe, a Facebook friend for over five years whom I finally met in real life in October this year. Thank you for your input into this story, dear friend. 

      Special thanks as always to Karri Klawiter for her superb cover design expertise.

      ––––––––

      And of course to all my fans, who reach out to me weekly either via Facebook or through their wonderful emails. I love you all and without your support I wouldn’t be where I am today. 

      New York Times and USA Today bestselling author M A Comley

      Published by Jeamel Publishing limited

      Copyright © 2016  M A Comley

      Digital Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to the site and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are a product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental.

      OTHER BOOKS BY

      M A COMLEY

      Blind Justice (novella)

      Cruel Justice

      Mortal Justice (novella)

      Impeding Justice

      Final Justice

      Foul Justice

      Guaranteed Justice

      Ultimate Justice

      Virtual Justice

      Hostile Justice

      Tortured Justice

      Rough Justice

      Dubious Justice

      Calculated Justice

      Twisted Justice

      Prime Justice (available Jan 2017)

      Clever Deception – co-authored by Linda S Prather

      Tragic Deception – co-authored by Linda S Prather

      Sinful Deception – co-authored by Linda S Prather (Available Ist Jan 2017)

      Forever Watching You (DI Miranda Carr thriller)

      Wrong Place (DI Sally Parker thriller)

      No Hiding Place (DI Sally Parker thriller)

      Web of Deceit (DI Sally Parker Novella with Tara Lyons)

      The Caller (co-written with Tara Lyons)

      Evil In Disguise – a novel based on True events

      Deadly Act (Hero series novella)

      Torn Apart (Hero Series #1)

      End Result (Hero Series #2)

      Hero books 3 and 4 published by Bloodhound Books coming in 2017

      Sole Intention (Intention Series #1)

      Grave Intention (Intention Series #2)

      Devious Intention (Intention Series #3)

      Merry Widow (A Lorne Simpkins short story)

      It’s A Dog’s Life (A Lorne Simpkins short story)

      A Time To Heal (A Sweet Romance)

      A Time For Change (A Sweet Romance)

      High Spirits

      The Temptation Series (Romantic Suspense/New Adult Novellas)

      Past Temptation (available now)

      Lost Temptation (available now)

      Keep in touch with the author at

      http://melcomley.blogspot.com

      On Facebook

      Twitter @melcom1

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      JUSTICE AT CHRISTMAS

      CHAPTER ONE

      You’re such an unbelievable tight bugger, Pete, Lorne chastised her partner for his lack of Christmas spirit the week before the big day.

      My wage packet doesn’t bulge like yours, boss. I can’t afford to keep dipping into my pocket every time some guy or gal wants my dosh. You know what they say, charity begins at home and all that.

      Lorne sighed frustratedly at him. You’re a lost cause.

      Ha! That’s a bit ironic given the case we’re working at present. The supposed charitable donations are going where exactly?

      All right, you’ve made your point. Not only are you tight but you’re sceptical of all things charitable.

      Not all things, but mostly, yeah. Have you seen the homes some of these heads of charities live in and the toffs they employ? ‘Lady De Winter requests your company for the ball at Highcombe House in aid of all the suffering children of Lapland.’

      Lorne shook her head and tutted. There’s no such charity, numpty.

      "I know. I’m saying look at the amount of charity balls there are and how much of that money actually goes to the kids who really

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