VILLAGE NARCISSIST.

The Village Narcissist, by author Glenis Kellet first caught my eye before I even opened the book. The striking cover displays a black bell against a midnight blue background. (An omen of things to come?). At the top of the cover are the names of Kellet’s first two books: ‘Faith in Love’ and ‘Falsely Accused of the Unthinkable,’ the latter of the two I have already ordered; anticipating another thrilling reading experience.

I was drawn to ‘The Village Narcissist’ from the first page and had quite the adventure, experiencing the story along with the villagers and the detectives who finally solved the mystery.

The plot is fast paced and full of unforeseen surprises that challenge the reader to solve the mystery along with the detectives. From the first line ‘A shrill piercing scream vibrated through the still, silent air,’ you’ll be hooked and won’t be able to put the book down.

The story begins in an idyllic English village, where images of unspoiled beauty, fresh air, hospitable, hard-working people, and a serene way of life come to mind. A place far removed from the big cities: a place where nothing bad ever happens. That all changed when a pompous, overbearing stranger moved into the village. But, the worst was yet to come when the villagers discover that their close-knit community is not immune to murder and treachery, and an element among them threatens to unravel the bonds of unity and trust that has been part of village life since time began.

Be prepared for a reading experience like no other, as the author creates an elaborate rollercoaster of twists and turns; leaving you wanting more after each chapter. In the end, the villagers realized just how vulnerable they are to evil finding their quiet village, and their lives were forever changed by the events of a single day.

Dare Rogers

The Village Narcissist: Audacious, Abhorrent Murder Mystery Rings In. Think Village Life is Peaceful…?

Glenis Kellet’s ‘The Village Narcissist’ is a captivating novel – it's a twisted and enthralling murder mystery set in a picture-perfect village. An idyllic place readers would dream of living in, until an obnoxious outsider purchases The Old Vicarage and placid life descends into something much more reminiscent of the dark, bloodied past. One critic wrote, “Gripped immediately! The thrilling complicated plots and twists compelled me to read it to the end. Never guessed what it's conclusion would be and it came as a real shock! It was riveting!”

Millions of Brits dream of village life. A place where neighbours are few but friendly, where the local pub is the epicentre of the action and crime wouldn’t dream of showing its face. Oh, the dream…

The characters in Glenis Kellet’s latest novel also shared that vision, until their remote village becomes the playground of sinister twists and turns, symbolised by the ever-ringing bell tower.

‘The Village Narcissist’ uniquely blends humour and dark mystery as Kellet crafts a place unlike anywhere else – inviting readers to step inside.

Synopsis:

A body is found hanging from a noose made from a bell rope! Is this just the start of things to come?

The deceptively quiet remote village is shattered after a brazen obnoxious outsider purchases The Old Vicarage - strange disappearances occur. It wasn’t until the gruesome village history was revealed - that the baffled police could solve the chilling mysteries connected to the bell tower.

The fictitious villager's characters play a colourful and humorous part in this book - bringing the small village to life - it's a gripping murder mystery, injecting the gruesome, spine-chilling history of this remote village into its final sinister twists and turns.

“Nothing symbolises the supposed-innocent nature of the UK better than its villages,” explains the author. “I wanted to turn one village upside down, in a story that retains the murder mystery hallmarks readers cry out for, while also weaving together a unique narrative led by its unconventional characters.”

Continuing, “It was a lot of fun to create the village and its residents from scratch. The characters are both amusing and vulnerable, I suppose perfectly mirroring real-world society itself. I won’t say too much more about the book here, other than you will turn the last page with your jaw on the floor.”

Readers agree, leaving five-star reviews. Lynne writes, “Glenis’s books are getting better each time. She has a really fast-paced style, and a talent for interesting and unusual storylines. This book especially rang true to me, as I have lived in small village and recognise her true to life descriptions of characters and events! I am a lover of mysteries with a twist in the tail, and am really looking forward to the next one.”

Other comments and reviews - “I was instantly hooked!” - “Keep writing, this is your best book yet!” - “Great imagination! plenty of plot and dialogue here. I find your books very plot-driven, plenty happening and this one is no exception.” - “The Village Narcissist arrived to day brilliant could not put it down had to finish it and wow the end did not disappoint fantastic book well done. - Just ordered other 2 books.” - “The vivid description made me feel I was actually there!”

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