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A funeral goes wrong when a stranger is found in the grave. Now two detectives must dig up the truth.A scream cuts through a village funeral when mourners discover a stranger already lying in the freshly dug grave, pulling Detective Inspector Sam Brock and newly promoted Detective Sergeant Guy Poole into their first case together in Bexford.Poole, hoping his new post will help him outrun a painful past, soon finds himself navigating a community heavy with old grudges and long-buried resentments. Paired with the formidable Brock, who is juggling troubles of his own, he must find his footing fast as the investigation reveals wounds the village has never recovered from.When a second violent death shatters the cosy façade, Brock and Poole realise the past has not been laid to rest at all. Someone is willing to kill again to keep the truth hidden.An Occupied Grave is the first Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime.___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This completely readable and fast-paced murder mystery blends Agatha Christie with Alfred Hitchcock.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great whodunit. I thought I had the villain pegged but was totally wrong.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kept me guessing… exactly the kind of storytelling we need more of.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don’t have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts.

When showbiz gets ugly... The glitz and glamour of showbiz descend on Bexford with the launch of the new TV series Foul Murder. But when a murder is committed live on stage, life quickly imitates art. Fortunately, Detective Sergeant Guy Poole and Detective Inspector Sam Brock are in the audience and immediately take control of the chaotic scene. As they dive into the investigation, it becomes clear that one of their own is the prime suspect. Despite his irritating demeanor, they are determined to prove his innocence.A Staged Death is the second Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime. ________________________________Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An old-fashioned whodunnit that keeps you guessing with unexpected twists.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you love a good murder mystery, then this book is for you.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Characters are likeable, you are interested in what happens to them.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series of books is brilliant, just how I like them with an insight into the officers lives as well as the cases they are following.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This completely readable and fast-paced murder mystery blends Agatha Christie with Alfred Hitchcock.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don’t have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.

Museums can be murder... The grand launch of a new exhibit at Bexford Museum takes a dark turn when Detective Sergeant Guy Poole and Detective Inspector Sam Brock discover a body among the displays. With whispers of a lost treasure, a tangled web of suspects, and personal stakes on the line, they must stay sharp to uncover the killer.Detective Sergeant Poole faces the daunting task of revealing a painful truth to his mother, risking the loss of a second parent. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Brock is at a crossroads, confronting major decisions about his future.Can they unravel the mystery and catch the killer before it’s too late?When the Party Died is the third Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime.________________________________Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a truly enjoyable book, perfect for anyone who loves a good whodunnit with humour, love, and a hint of romance.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the plot, the style of writing, the portrayal of the characters and the fluency of the writing.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Characters are likeable, you are interested in what happens to them.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series of books is brilliant, just how I like them with an insight into the officers’ lives as well as the cases they are following.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fabulous characters, engaging, humorous and believable.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don’t have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.

Sometimes the answers are where you least expect them... Detective Sergeant Guy Poole is frantic—his mother is missing, presumed kidnapped, but there’s no ransom demand. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Sam Brock faces a baffling case: a man found stabbed in a locked room, surrounded by witnesses who insist no one entered or exited. As they unravel the perplexing clues, it becomes evident that the two cases are connected. Solving this impossible murder might be the key to uncovering the truth about Jenny Poole’s disappearance and confronting the family’s long-buried demons.Murder in a Watched Room is the fourth Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime.________________________________Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reminded me of a good old-fashioned Agatha mystery!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the plot, the style of writing, the portrayal of the characters and the fluency of the writing.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nail biting stuff in between the investigations, character developments and skullduggery.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Characters are likeable, you are interested in what happens to them.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series of books is brilliant, just how I like them with an insight into the officers’ lives as well as the cases they are following.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fabulous characters, engaging, humorous and believable.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don’t have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.

The game is ending. The danger is just beginning. As changes loom at Bexford police station, Detective Sergeant Guy Poole seeks a distraction and finds it in the camaraderie of a village pub team.But when one of his new friends is murdered, Poole quickly realizes that he and his new partner must learn to work together seamlessly, or risk letting the killer slip through their fingers.The Final Game is the fifth and final Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime. ________________________________Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This final book of the series is one of the best. It’s packed with action and has so many characters that it’s a challenge to figure out who the murderer is. I thoroughly enjoyed this series and highly recommend it to everyone★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the plot, the style of writing, the portrayal of the characters and the fluency of the writing.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nail biting stuff in between the investigations, character developments and skullduggery.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love this series, good to have to use your brain to work out the plots.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series of books is brilliant, just how I like them with an insight into the officers’ lives as well as the cases they are following.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fabulous characters, engaging, humorous and believable.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don’t have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.

She used to solve murders on tv, now she does it for realOnce the star of a beloved TV crime drama, Mary Blake had it all – fame, fortune, and the adoration of millions. But turning fifty meant being replaced by a younger actress, and Mary believed her days in the spotlight were over.That is, until an old friend’s murder mystery party propels her back into the public eye – as a prime suspect.Now, the former TV detective must become a real-life sleuth to clear her name. With her endearing, puppy-like brother and her unexpectedly resourceful assistant, Dot, Mary embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. An Invitation to Murder is the first book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea.________________________________Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful first book of a series. Looking forward to the next one.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you like the classic locked room style mysteries, then this is well worth a read.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the setting with its crumbling walls, dust and draughts. Very realistic!!

A festive hotel, a deadly secret, and Mary’s Christmas is about to get complicated When Mary Blake agrees to help an old acquaintance being blackmailed, she never imagined she’d stumble into another murder investigation.Within 24 hours of her arrival, a suspicious death occurs, plunging the Rudolph Hotel into chaos just before their big Christmas event. With the police dismissing foul play, Mary dives headfirst into the case, joined by her trusty assistant Dot and her eager brother Pea. Together, they must track down the killer and prove their worth in their new career as amateur sleuths. A Death at Dinner is the second book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea.________________________________Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … plenty of suspects and twists lead to an unexpected conclusion.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The threads, twists and red herrings are superb.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Totally enjoyable read with humour and a good storyline.

Amid rumours of the supernatural, history repeats itself…Just as Mary Blake is launching her new private investigation business, tragedy strikes her quiet village of Bloxley. The community is shaken when a decades-old murder seems to have been replicated, reigniting old fears and suspicions.With tensions mounting and a growing list of suspects, Mary must solve the mystery to protect her fledgling reputation and her new business. Can she uncover the truth before history repeats itself again? Lightning Strikes Twice is the third book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea. ________________________________Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Think Jessica Fletcher meets Miss Marple. Nice warm characters a good bit of humour and some nice twists in the tail.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another excellent story. The plot moves on quickly and keeps you gripped until the end.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The threads, twists and red herrings are superb.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Totally enjoyable read with humour and a good storyline.

Locked-room tension, unexpected inheritance, secret identities, and a sharp female sleuthing duo collide in this suspenseful Golden Age mystery set in storm-bound 1920s England. A fortune waits. So does a killer. When columnist Flo Hammond arrives at remote Standings House in the Cotswolds for a will reading, she expects tension, old resentments, and an awkward weekend. She does not expect Jessie Circle—a bold, sharp-eyed American with a knack for asking exactly the wrong questions. Then the terms of the inheritance are revealed. Cut off by a storm and surrounded by ancient standing stones, the guests must uncover the truth behind an unsolved murder if they want to claim a penny. But before Flo and Jessie can make sense of the dead woman’s secrets, another guest is killed. Now the house is full of suspects, the lies are mounting, and the killer is closer than anyone thinks. To survive the night, Flo and Jessie must untangle a web of blackmail, betrayal, and buried motives before the murderer strikes again. The Will of the Standing Stones is Book One in the Hammond and Circle Mysteries by A.G. Barnett, perfect for readers who love classic-style whodunnits, country-house murder mysteries, and clever amateur sleuths. ____________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Hammond and Circle Mysteries series: ★★★★★ ""Reminds me of Agatha Christie novels.""★★★★★ ""Fans of Agatha Christie will love this.""★★★★★ ""This book has really engaging characters, and moves along nicely, with lots of red herrings.""★★★★★ ""Jessie could give Phryne a run for her money.""★★★★★ ""Lots of interesting characters. So many suspects to choose from.""★★★★★ ""The scenery of the standing stones added more mystery to the story.""★★★★★ ""Well written. Kept me enthralled to the very end.""★★★★★ ""Lovely, classic, charming mystery.""★★★★★ ""I found this book to be in the best tradition of the Golden Age mystery.""

Set in a grand Welsh estate with a private menagerie, this classic-style whodunnit blends murder, political ambition, and a fearless female duo with all the charm and chaos of a Golden Age mystery. To solve the theft, they must survive the hunt. Newly established investigators Flo Hammond and Jessie Circle are summoned to Trelawny House in Wales to recover a priceless coronet before it can trigger a national scandal. The eccentric Viscount Rathbone insists the theft must be solved quietly—and fast. But among the estate’s glamorous guests, ambitious schemers, and curious servants, everyone seems to have a secret. And when the household’s animal handler is found dead inside the tiger’s enclosure, the search for the stolen coronet takes a far more dangerous turn. With armed police closing in, tension rising across the estate, and a Bengal tiger loose on the grounds, Flo and Jessie must untangle a web of lies, stolen fortunes, and dangerous ambitions before the killer strikes again. Because at Trelawny House, a stolen coronet is the least of Flo and Jessie’s worries. The Tiger and the Coronet is Book Two in the Hammond and Circle Mysteries by A.G. Barnett, perfect for readers who love classic-style whodunnits, country-house murder mysteries, and clever amateur sleuths. _____________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Hammond and Circle Mysteries series: ★★★★★ "Reminds me of Agatha Christie novels."★★★★★ "Fans of Agatha Christie will love this."★★★★★ "This book has really engaging characters, and moves along nicely, with lots of red herrings."★★★★★ "Jessie could give Phryne a run for her money."★★★★★ "Lots of interesting characters. So many suspects to choose from."★★★★★ "The scenery of the standing stones added more mystery to the story."★★★★★ "Well written. Kept me enthralled to the very end."★★★★★ "Lovely, classic, charming mystery."★★★★★ "I found this book to be in the best tradition of the Golden Age mystery."