All Body Bags and No Knickers (Mercenaries in Suits)

On the annual Ghost Night when spirits wander, newlyweds Catherine Roxborough and her partner Chance Yang never imagined death would stalk their summery seaside destination.

Excited to meet her husband's family on their honeymoon, Catherine crosses paths with new acquaintances, young and old, as they journey from London to northern coastal China. However, the couple's celebrations are marred when ghosts of the past come back to haunt the Yangs, as three naked dead bodies are discovered in a nearby seaside derelict - three people the honeymooners had only just met.

Was it murder, an act of revenge, or an affair gone wrong? The answer to these questions may hit closer to home than Catherine could ever expect or than Chance is willing to admit. And as the couple chases the clues, the bride realizes that her new husband may have ghastly secrets to hide.

As the mystery unravels and the pair becomes entangled in a decade-old investigation, Catherine faces a dilemma: stand by her partner or expose the truth and implicate a beloved family member. But amidst the turmoil, only one thing remains certain: the path they choose could forever reshape their lives.

What readers say about All Body Bags and No Knickers:

"With memorable characters, immersive descriptions, and astonishingly clever sleights of hand, All Body Bags and No Knickers is a literary mystery, a travel guide, and a delicious thriller standing on each other's shoulders in a trench coat." - IndieReader

"An entertaining mystery with a paranormal twist." - Independent Librarian, Edelweiss

"The book's ability to transition between sorrowful and humorous moments provides readers with an emotional rollercoaster, adding depth and unpredictability to the plot. This is, without a doubt, an enticing page-turner that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end." - OnlineBookClub

"Buckle your seatbelt for this mystery because it will keep you guessing all the way. Mystery fans everywhere will want to add this book at the top of their reading list." - ReaderViews

"It helped me unwind and simultaneously piqued my interest with the details of past events that the novel revealed progressively. My initial feelings of calm and mild curiosity were quickly replaced by excitement as several hints began to divulge what had transpired in the past and the identity of the true suspect." - Readers' Favorite

"The couple's travels in China are filled with sights, sounds, smells, food, and fun. The author's descriptions of their different activities and excursions were better than a travelogue and will tempt readers to make their own travel plans." - Reedsy Discovery

Shawe Ruckus is an author of urban mysteries and YA science fantasy, in which cold cases and legendary creatures take centre stage. She is a former student at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in London, where Agatha Christie learned how to poison.

Shawe is a globetrotter born in Inner Mongolia. Having woven a rich tapestry of experiences from her diverse residencies-including China, the UK, Austria, South Korea, Switzerland, and Japan-Shawe brings a unique medley of humour, bad humour, suspense, and slices of everyday life to her stories.

Having attended King's College London and the University of Cambridge, Shawe also took courses at the International Space University, where she acquired much useful technical knowledge for her writing.

Her first book in the Mercenaries in Suits series was shortlisted for the 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Award in the Urban Fiction category. Shawe was also recognized as 1 of 15 sci-fi writers shortlisted for the 8th Masters of the Future Award.

When not writing, Shawe Ruckus indulges in culinary adventures, offers mentorship sessions to inspiring entrepreneurs to 'hunt' their next unicorn, and persistently attempts to cultivate a green thumb.