Dance to the Death

The new novel in the sensational Sequin Mysteries series, from world-renowned dancer and Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas. Available to pre-order now!

Coming 2024 – pre-order now!

‘I loved it! I’m quite convinced I’ve danced with Lily Richmond, and if anyone can solve a few crimes she can . . .’ ANTON DU BEKE

It’s Christmastime in London and all is not calm . . .

After solving a series of murders at Blackpool Tower Ballroom, all Lily Richmond and Susie Cooper want is a peaceful Christmas. The last thing they expect is to find a dead body backstage at the Royal Albert Hall.

Even worse, the victim is one of Lily’s students, a trust fund debutante set to be the new star of the ballroom dancing world.

Lily and Susie set to investigating, but every clue throws up more questions, and around every corner lurk more suspects. And along the way, familiar faces on the dance scene will make themselves known – some that ought to stay in the past.

Will the unlikely duo manage to wrap up the case in time to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones? Or is there a greater danger behind the scenes than they could have imagined?

🔎🔎 Two amateur detectives on the case

🌹 One second chance romance

🌶 Sex, lies and backstabbing

🔪🔪🔪 And a whole lot of deadly ambition. . .

If you like your crime deadly and your romance spicy, look no further

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Readers are LOVING Murder on the Dance Floor:

‘If you are a Strictly fan, get reading’

‘Loved this twisty, turny murder mystery set in the ruthless world of ballroom dancing’

‘A glamorous and intriguing whodunnit . . . No one could bring it better to life than Shirley Ballas’

‘It’s a ten from me. . .Who would have thought the world of dancing could make such a great backdrop for a murder mystery?’

‘Full of fun, mystery, sequins and, of course, dance!’

Reviews

‘Packed with intrigue, bed-hopping and backstabbing’ Women’s Weekly

‘Gripping. . .Dramatic’ The i Paper

‘A dazzling, sequinned, sexy crime novel with lashings of glitter’ Peterborough Telegraph

‘Impressive. . .Will delight lovers of crime novels’ Independent

‘A fun-filled romp of a book. . .If you enjoy a leisurely read with lots of saucy shenanigans, this is the book for you’ Take a Break

‘Fabulous. . .A murder mystery at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom’s Dance Festival – what’s not to love?’ Prima

‘A murder mystery like no other. . .Fierce, fast-paced and deadly’ Pick Me Up

‘A sparkly, sassy murder mystery’ My Weekly

‘A sequin-spattered crime caper. . .Packed with intrigue, this racy read will have you watching Strictly in an entirely new light’ Woman & Home