Name: Fatal Equation
Author: Gethyn Jones

Why Fatal Equation works for book clubs

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Characters you'll disagree about

Is Stephanie a monster or a product of her circumstances? Is Laura's relationship with Ali reckless or brave? Every character invites debate.

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A love story that challenges assumptions

An older woman, a younger man, a 20-year age gap. The novel takes the relationship seriously — and so will your group.

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A companion soundtrack to share

Stream the Coolstar tracks before or during your meeting. Music as a discussion prompt is something most book clubs have never tried.

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Themes that go beyond the plot

Grief, inheritance, class, family loyalty, the music industry, philanthropy, and what it means to start over in your fifties.

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Standalone novels — flexible reading

Each book works on its own. Your group can read one, both, or the full trilogy — without anyone feeling lost.

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Author available for group Q&A

Gethyn Jones is available for virtual Q&A sessions with book clubs. Get in touch via the author site to arrange.

Sample discussion questions

A taste of what's in the full discussion guide — available free when you sign up below.

1. Laura is a wealthy widow in her fifties who falls for a man twenty years younger. Did you find their relationship believable? What made it work — or not?
2. Stephanie is the novel's primary villain. How much sympathy, if any, did you feel for her? What drives her obsession?
3. The novel is set between rural Hampshire and County Tipperary. How much did the settings shape the story for you?
4. Music is woven into the narrative — Ali is a songwriter and the novel has a real companion soundtrack. Did you listen to the Coolstar tracks? How did they change your experience of the book?
5. The novel explores grief, inheritance, and what it means to start over. Which of these themes resonated most with your group?
6. The community around Laura and Ali plays a significant role. How does the found-family element affect the tension of the thriller plot?

Invite Gethyn to your book club

Gethyn Jones is available for virtual Q&A sessions with reading groups — via Zoom or similar. He's happy to discuss the writing process, the music, the characters, and what's coming in book three.

Get in Touch via the Author Site

The Fatal Equation Trilogy

All books are standalone. Start anywhere — or read in order for the full journey.

Book One

Fatal Equation

Laura O'Brien falls for Ali Kurmi — a love story that defies expectations, set against a backdrop of family greed, gangland danger, and a stepdaughter who wants blood.

eBook · Paperback · Audiobook

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Book Two

Fatal Equation: Sweet Revenge

Laura and Ali have finally found peace. But Stephanie hasn't finished. A darker, grippier second chapter — with a villain whose forensic planning is extraordinary.

Released April 2026

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What readers are saying

"This book is a lovely story incorporating many different facets of life. It shows the wonderful characteristics of some people and the truly appalling characteristics of others. In the end goodness prevails but there are many tangled threads along the way."

— Janiemac, Amazon Review

"An enjoyable, good read with many twists and turns. It's a romance which could seem doomed, but also covers many contemporary themes while bringing the music business and a small town to life."

— Pam, Amazon Review

"Gethyn Jones has crafted an exciting and engaging romance novel that is sure to leave you wanting more."

— Epic Book Society

"Thoroughly enjoyed Sweet Revenge. The story is gripping from the start, with plenty of twists that keep you turning the pages."

— Mrs Fiona Turner, Amazon Review