Mystery England

A young Matthew Diggerson, two years full-time at Ocean View College and five years married to Anna, witnesses a suicide via the towering Bay Bridge on the edge of campus, right after the jumper has whispered something strange to Digger before the fall. Digger investigates the suicide (Was it assisted? Are there more to come?), attempts to manage the burgeoning workload of a full-time professor, and tries to civilize two feral cats, even as his own marriage falls inexorably apart.

Maureen Whittaker, a recently retired Internal Complaints Investigator from the Inland Revenue, is staying at Lupton Hall in Ormskirk. The house is home to Lady Lupton, a former work colleague she had not seen for over thirty years. When Lord Lupton is found poisoned, it seems to Miss Whittaker that the most likely suspect is her old adversary Baboo Khan, who was sacked from the Inland Revenue after complaints were made against him by five work colleagues. But Khan claimed he was not guilty then and he is not guilty now, and as he sets out to prove his innocence, he realises that in order ...

The Governess by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a captivating psychological fiction novel set in the eerie, atmospheric world of Victorian England. This chilling tale explores themes of isolation, supernatural encounters, and the unraveling of the human psyche, all within the confines of a mysterious country estate. Step into the shadowy corridors of Bly Manor, where secrets are whispered in the dark and every creak of the floorboards tells a story. Discover the unsettling experiences of a young governess as she navigates the eerie halls of Bly Manor, where not all is as it seems. Follow the ...

This mystery / adventure book, set in England and the stark loneliness of the Arctic during the early 20th century, unfolds in a riveting narrative. The story revolves around the daunting extrication of the millionaire and adventurer Cox K. Martin. His journey is studded with thrilling challenges as he embarks on an expedition only to uncover and, ultimately, hinder a devious plot.Martin's adventure starts with a train journey. Unbeknownst to him, this trip begets the first inklings of a sinister plot involving the theft of a crucial submarine for a North Pole expedition. His encounter with...

Published after his death, Dickens brilliantly brings to life a broad cast of colorful characters in the never solved mysterious disappearance of one Edwin Drood, all set in the rural hamlet of Cloisterham around the Cathedral close. Against a background of opium dens, nocturnal graveyard visits, and moldering monastic crypts, Dickens weaves a tightly knit plot centered on the ominous disappearance of young Edwin Drood.

Stan and Jake's wedding will soon take place on the town green in Frog Ledge, Connecticut, followed by a reception at their beloved Irish pub filled with friends, family, and their four favorite canine companions. Stan just has to endure the traditional girls' night out first. Male strippers jumping out of gigantic cakes aren't her preferred entertainment. But the hired hottie never gets around to taking it all off . . . because someone takes him out first with one of Stan's kitchen knives.

Prior NYPD detective Anderson Bennet and Detective Chief Inspector George Fitzgerald were well known, having solved the recent murder of the wealthiest man in England. Today, looking forward to watching an English film company come to their little town, they are instead thrust into another murder investigation. This time, celebrated actor Leonard Kinsey is shot and killed in plain site of the entire county while filming a scene for an upcoming World War II movie. Was this an accident, a cruel joke gone wrong, murder, or something more complex? The two men would put their talents to the test...

A mystery novel set in Marsh Quay, England, during the early 20th century. In the tranquil estuary of Marsh Quay, the return of adventurer Percival Fletcher from Africa sparks intrigue and leads to a chilling murder that shakes the small community to its core. As the locals grapple with the shocking news, the investigation reveals a tangled web of deceit and hidden identities that threaten to expose long-buried secrets. Who killed Fletcher, and why? Join the quest for truth in this enthralling tale of betrayal and justice. When Hank Lark, a crew member of a coasting schooner, witnesses the ...

In the quiet seaside village of Witford Market, Suffolk, a tight-knit community lives and works in peaceful harmony. Against this blissful backdrop, the owner of a local pub dies in a freak accident. Newcomer Emma Stafford, here to stay with her sick mother, uses her training as a Metropolitan Police Crime Scene Technician to informally investigate the death. At the same time, she makes a momentous decision - one which will change her life dramatically. At first, she is suspicious of the many offers of help, but as the days go by, she begins to understand how the community works, and she ...

After their last series of adventures Lord and Lady Sinclair, James and Danni, decide to take a holiday on the British canals on their Narrowboat. But what should have been a fun and relaxing holiday turns into something far different when a series of strange events occur on the canals and Danni disappears.

Lord and Lady Sinclair returning from their honeymoon soon find themselves wrapped up in a new mystery when Danni Sinclair finds that her former flatmate has gone missing along with a substantial amount of funds from the National Trust management company that her husband James runs. Kidnapping, blackmail and unexpected twists await them on their return to England.

In the New England town of Frog's Ledge, the Holiday Light Festival is a Christmas tradition. Killing Santa is not. To bring joy back to the season, organic pet patisserie owner Kristan "Stan" Connor will have to find another Santa before it's too late . . . To the townspeople's delight, the annual lighting of the tree is a spectacular success. Unfortunately, Santa pulled up in his sleigh, DOA. At first Stan is sure it's Seamus, her boyfriend's uncle, inside the red suit. But the victim turns out to be an employee from the town's Christmas tree farm.

A New Collection of True Ghost Stories from England and Elsewhere. Where might you find a ghost? In many a place, if these stories are to be believed: from historic properties to the humblest of homes; churches, bridges, pubs and roads, not to mention a fish and chip shop. And then how to explain a vanishing car, a hat, or a hotel? Mysteries aplenty, whereas solutions are few. Each of the stories in this collection was freely volunteered for inclusion by members of the ‘Personal Ghost Stories’ Facebook group, with the events which they relate stated to have involved the contributor ...

CIA paramilitary operations officer Harry Nichols brought his team to Ciudad del Este for a single purpose: eliminating Jean-Claude Manet, aka Ramzi bin Abdullah, the former head of al-Qaeda operations in Europe. It was supposed to be simple. But there's nothing simple about killing a man.

Meet Jack Stalwart. Code name: COURAGE. Jack is an ordinary kid who becomes a secret agent by night, thwarting evil all over the world as he searches for his missing brother, Max. Destination: England.

Some of England’s most prized possessions, the Crown Jewels, have been stolen from the Tower of London. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart triumph in his battle against a master magician to save the jewels before they disappear forever?

Listen to more of Jack’s thrilling adventures as he travels the globe....

What are the odds of three serial killers working in the same college town? Astronomical. Unless two of them are twin brothers! The third is someone they hire to do maintenance at their nursing homes. A match made in hell! Using a pandemic's death toll as a cover, the brothers, who know a good thing when they see one, use their new hire to help them with their murderous insurance and "legacy" scheme. But they did not count on an idealistic -- and suspicious -- young woman. “A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY....

In a fast-paced story of spies and murder, Roger investigates the violent death of a Paraguayan agent in a small British city. The victim was stabbed while he sat in an empty railroad car on a siding in the local railroad station. Roger’s investigation initially takes him to Australia and Malaysia, but it soon becomes apparent that the answers he is seeking will be found back in Great Britain. Along the way he meets an attractive agent with an agenda, as well as several additional spies of various nationalities with their own agendas. Soon he has a second violent killing to solve, with ...

Determined to confront the hazy memories of his troubled youth, Oliver Matthews, a retired detective and confirmed bachelor, returns to the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames for the first time in years. An unexpected encounter rekindles the possibility of a lost love. However, this joyful reunion is jeopardised when old friends remind him of a mystery with personal implications. As Oliver delves deeper, he uncovers the disturbing truth behind why he abandoned his dearest friends. The weight and shame of his past mistakes create profound turmoil within him. He grapples with the haunting ...

Eight years after Ocean View College's Humanities Chairperson (Tobias Mann) was murdered, Professor Matthew Diggerson is now in that position, and history appears to be doing its repetitive thing. With one of his dogs aging and the "new" one engaging, Digger must solve the murders or become another victim.

Professor Claire Lane interrupted by a sudden telephone call to help in a murder investigation leaves the tranquility of Edinburgh for the country lanes of Oxford. Lord of the Realm, Inspector Ralph McGinnis is puzzled. Unlike his colleague Miss Lane is adamant this is a copycat murder. Last seen in the seventeenth century by an overzealous Venetian statesman. A well-known Australian financier is dead. Propped up in the Nativity scene outside the church. The vicar is acting strangely, could he have been persuaded to preach peace and good will during this festive season, or will Claire work ...