English Mystery In England

Dead Amy Speaks by Steven DetmersA paranormal fiction novel set in Herefordshire during the early 20th century. Lauren Carlton's world is shattered when his beloved fiancée, Amy Nugent, dies suddenly. Overwhelmed by grief and desperation, Lauren finds himself drawn into the enigmatic world of Spiritualism, seeking any means to communicate with Amy once more. As she delves deeper into séances and supernatural claims, Lauren grapples with his faith, the boundaries of reality, and the profound impact of her loss. Discover the emotional depth of Lauren's journey as he navigates a path fraught...

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.

American Jessica Montgomery arrives in WW I England to be greeted with the horrible news that local vagrants and homeless folk are being found murdered. With a killer skulking through the North Yorkshire Dales, she and Grandmother Morag McDonald fear for the safety of the orphans living at Hope Orphanage. With the help of local Dr. Garth Samuels, they do all they can to protect them. Is it a deranged individual who is the harbinger of death or could it be something far more sinister? As they search for answers to end the horror, Jess learns who she can and cannot trust, but it may be too ...

Invisible Promises by Silas Thorne is a thrilling paranormal fiction novel set in the eerie countryside of England. Follow Charles Olson, a man with a unique connection to the supernatural, as he unravels the mysteries surrounding his life and those of the spirits that haunt him. Highlights: Charles Olson's journey from a carefree student to a man deeply entwined with the paranormal. The enigmatic Grand Tour of Europe that turns into a haunting adventure. Charles's marriage and the secrets it unveils about his family's past. The captivating and mysterious allure of bird life and its ...

Would you rather be fired or face criminal charges? Dana Richardson faces that dilemma in her new job at a state university in New England. A research center, which reports to her, is falsifying data to help industrial clients meet federal pollution standards, and the last woman who tried to investigate the problem, died under suspicious circumstances.

Will it be love with a handsom noble or a haunting curse? Can love transcend betrayal?A modern-day Regency mystery romance! Allison Whitney, an American student in present day Oxford, England, was unaware someone had peeked into her rooms. They recorded her intimate actions and had big plans for that image. Allison was too engrossed in her architectural history thesis. She had hopes to examine a grand abandoned manor house that was closed up for decades. The locked manor was guarded by its present owner, who decades before, fearfully abandoned it to live in the gatehouse. In a rage, he ...

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 ...

Delve into the Serene yet Mysterious Town of Bonneville Embark on an engaging journey with Missing from the Bank, a timeless mystery novel set amidst the tranquillity of Bonneville, a picturesque market town in England, during the early 20th century. This intriguing narrative takes you through the folds of the town's serene facade into its bustling banking industry, exposing secrets that have far-reaching consequences. The Unforeseen Turn of Events The life of Simon Hampton, a disgruntled bank clerk who experiences a drastic disruption of his monotonous routine, is at the heart of this ...

Abigail continues her adventures across the pond to England. While visiting her ancestral home, in the second novel trilogy named Inheritance in Yorkshire, she find her families legacy is harder to save than she may have bargained for. With help from a whole new cast of British characters and her old friend Derek, her confidant and carpenter, Abigail find she can accomplish just about anything, including remodeling an entire English manor while reveling life in the British countryside.

Spring, 1523. Henry VIII readies England for war with France. The King's chief minister, Cardinal Wolsey, prepares to open Parliament at Blackfriars. The eyes of the country turn towards London. But all is not well in Wolsey's household. A visiting critic of the Cardinal is found brutally slain whilst awaiting an audience at Richmond Palace. He will not be the last to die. Anthony Blanke, trumpeter and groom, is once again called upon to unmask a murderer. Joining forces with Sir Thomas More, he is forced to confront the unpopularity of his master's rule.

Cannock Chase is a 26-mile-square forest in the heart of Staffordshire, England, that has become known around the world as the UK's most active supernatural hotspot. Famous for the Pigman and the Black-Eyed Child, the woodlands and villages around the district are home to some of the freakiest occurrences ever reported anywhere in the world.

Josephine 'Jo' Fox hasn't set foot in Romsey in over twenty years. As an illegitimate child, her family—headed by her controlling grandfather—found her an embarrassment. Now, she wants to return to what was once her home and uncover the secret of her parentage. Who was her father and why would her mother never talk about him? Jo arrives the day after the Luftwaffe have bombed the town. The local pub has been completely destroyed and rescue teams are searching for the remains of the seven people known to have been in the pub at the time the bomb hit.

A murder with no apparent motive, fear and distrust of police, a mix of some questionable characters who want to put a lid on the killing and their connection to the victim - This is the second volume of the New England based mystery series featuring Vermont private investigator Michael Hanlon.

And the Blind Beheld is a historical mystery, psychological fiction, and romance novel set in 19th-century England during the Victorian era. What if the whispers of the past could change your future? In this captivating historical mystery and romance, a blind girl, two twin brothers, a skilled surgeon, and an inquisitive foreign woman find their fates intertwined in a remote English village. Who is the enigmatic man known only as Brewer? What secrets does the old rectory hold? Can Lucilla, the blind girl, trust her heart to a stranger?Set against the backdrop of the South Down Hills, this ...

He may be a millionaire, but Vern Wheeler never forgot that he is a son of Maine - land of big sky, wide lakes, and the fattest salmon on the East Coast. To escape the boardroom, he buys a rundown fishing lodge in the wilds of his home state, and with his brother turns it into the most fashionable retreat in New England. After years of happy fishing, the Wheelers have no interest in selling Raven Lodge. But a local Native-American group won't take no for an answer.

“Are you a detective, Mr Terhune? If you will forgive my saying so, you do not look like one.” Theodore Terhune, bookseller in the tranquil Kent village of Bray-in-the-Marsh, interrupts the attempted robbery of Helena Armstrong, secretary-companion to Lady Kylstone. Someone was trying to steal the key to the Kylstone burial vault, which will shortly be open to the public for the anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. When the key goes missing, Terhune is certain there must be something in the vault the thieves are after, but why bother when it will shortly be accessible to all? A ...

I still dream, every night, of Polneath on fire. Smoke unravelling from an upper window, and the terrace bathed in a hectic orange light.... Now I see that the decision I made at Polneath was the only decision of my life. Everything marred in that one dark minute.

In the quaint community of Poetry, Texas, Belinda Bauer spies an opportunity. The tiny town is filled with loggers and railroad men in need of wives, so she sets herself up as a marriage broker. At her invitation, potential brides begin to arrive in Poetry. Unfortunately, Belinda doesn't have a clue what she's doing and all the brides marry the wrong men! One client is particularly unhappy. George Kaufman, the local barber, has lost more than one prospective wife to Belinda's fumbled attempts. For some reason, she just can't seem to find George's "perfect match," though it's not for lack of trying. Is there a poetic ending in store for George, and for Belinda, herself?

It’s 1870, and smallpox is making its way across the city of London. A father has been imprisoned for refusal to inoculate his nine-year-old daughter, Josephine. With no guardian to care for her, she has been thrown into the streets to fend for herself. Along with other children living in the street, Josephine is plunged into the world of theft, where there is no safe place. Josie revisits Buckingham Palace by tunnel where she has been profitable in the past. There was no way she could have known the jewels she nicked were already stolen. From the world of the rich to the rough streets of...

Not much happens in Biddle Rhyne, a quiet, picturesque village in the southwest of England. Especially if you don't count the meat raffle on a Thursday night and the odd sheep escaping a field. However, that's all set to change when Julia Ford, a normal(ish) twenty-something who works in the local pub, stumbles upon a murder victim. Upsetting, but not the end of the world. Particularly as the victim is Audrey White, the cantankerous owner of a nearby garden center. But when the police discover Julia had argued with the woman in the past, she is accused of the crime.