Book Discussion : A Painted Doom by Kate Ellis

This is the group for the book discussion by the Mystery and Suspense Group of A Painted Doom by Kate Ellis, which is the six book in The Wesley Peterson Series.

All are welcome to join the discussion whether you are a member of the Mystery and Suspense Group or not, but please ensure that you you do not leave any spoilers if you finish the book before Friday 31st January when others will be reading the final section. Questions for each section will be posted on the following dates :

Schedule
Tues 28th Jan : Prologue and Chapter 1 - 4
Wed 29th Jan : Chapter 5 - 7
Thurs 30th Jan : Chapter 8 - 10
Fri 31st Jan : Chapter 11 - 15, and Epilogue

Book Description (From www.kateellis.co.uk)

Teenager Lewis Hoxworthy discovers a disturbing painting in a medieval barn; a discovery which excites archaeologist Neil Watson who is excavating the remains of an ancient manor house nearby. But when former rock star Jonny Shellmer is found shot through the head in Lewis's father's field and Lewis himself goes missing after contacting a man on the internet, Detective Inspector Wesley Peterson and his boss, Gerry Heffernan face one of their most intriguing cases yet.
It seems that the picturesque Devon village of Derenham is not only full of resident celebrities seeking their share of rural peace and quiet, but full of dark secrets, ancient and modern. Lewis's distraught parents seem to have something to hide. Then the mysterious owner of a New Age shop is silenced before she can reveal what she knows about Jonny Shellmer's past. Is Jonny's death linked to Lewis's disappearance? And does Jonny's best known song, 'Angel' contain a clue?

As Neil Watson uncovers the story of Derenham's medieval past, it becomes clear that the Derenham Doom - a painted portrayal of hell and judgement more than half a millennium old - holds the key to the mystery. And as events reach a terrifying climax, Wesley Peterson has to act swiftly if he is to save a young life.