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MAUREEN CARTER <\/strong>is a former BBC TV news journalist, presenter and producer. who now writes two critically acclaimed crime series. OVERKILL<\/strong> is the latest title featuring DS Bev Morriss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her first series featuring an ice-cold detective and a hot-headed journalist has been recently relaunched in e-version by Joffe Books. All five titles in the series – A QUESTION OF DESPAIR, MOTHER LOVE, DYING BAD NEXT OF KIN AND CHILD’S PLAY<\/strong> – are now available as a box set. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carter’s background in journalism informs and influences all her work. The books explore the relationship between the police and the media and often focus on the sort of crimes that make front page news and lead TV and radio bulletins.  She lives in Birmingham where her books are set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her first novel WORKING GIRLS <\/strong>was published in 2001 and introduced the inimitable DS Bev Morriss to the crime scene. A critic wrote: Many writers would sell their first born to have the ability to create such a distinctive \u2018voice\u2019 in a main character. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n