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Paperback. Condition: Good. A missing scientist. A dark and stormy night. A secret worth killing for¿ When a devastating hurricane surges toward the quiet island of Jersey, Detective Inspector Graham quickly finds his life turned upside down. Forced to abandon his latest attempt at romance, the brilliant but reclusive Inspector barely manages to rescue a local couple from the rising waters before he finds himself embroiled in new mystery¿ In the wake of the storm, the body of a missing scientist washes ashore. When the autopsy indicates murder, Graham wastes no time getting down to business. And there's no shortage of suspects to investigate. A suspicious lover, a clan of angry fishermen, an outraged animal activist¿ who knew studying sharks could be so dangerous? As the clues and motives pile up, Graham is forced to cancel yet another date. A crime this diabolical takes teamwork to solve, and the Inspector enlists the aid of his three loyal and beloved officers. But are four heads really better than one? Only a single thing is certain; A killer still lurks off Jersey's windswept shores. And if Graham and his team can't apprehend the culprit soon, the Inspector's love life may be the next victim¿.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. ★★★★★ My favourite mystery series of all time A charming bed and breakfast. A diabolical murder. A guest with a secret to hide.The prestigious Lavender bed and breakfast in Chiddlinghurst, England has stylish decor, lovely gardens. and a deadly problem.Norah Travis, a beautiful young woman, has been found murdered in one of their rooms. Detective Inspector Graham, a crusader for justice with a penchant for tea, and a dark side of his own is assigned to the case. Joining Sergeant Harris at the sprawling estate, the duo set their caps to solving the vicious crime.But with no witnesses and no motive, their investigation is quickly mired in a web of lies and deceit. The jocular proprietors, Amelia and Cliff, seem to have nothing to hide, but the same cannot be said for their long-time guest, Tim. Then there's the bitter ex-husband, the tight-lipped housekeeper, a doddering old man.There's no shortage of suspects, but Graham's instincts lead him to investigate Norah's mysterious past. And a heinous secret soon comes to light. A secret that just might be worth killing for.The Case of the Screaming Beauty is the first book in this best-selling traditional British detective mystery series with a modern twist. Fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, and CSI will want to share a sip of tea with Detective Inspector Graham and his team as they become like friends. I toss and turn at night worrying about how the characters are doing.Praise for the Inspector David Graham mystery series: Refreshingly unique and so well written.Just finished it this morning What a great story I was shocked by the ending and had so much fun reading this book Books in the Inspector David Graham mystery series: The Case of the Screaming BeautyThe Case of the Hidden FlameThe Case of the Fallen HeroThe Case of the Broken DollThe Case of the Missing LetterThe Case of the Pretty LadyThe Case of the Forsaken ChildThe Case of Sampson's LeapThe Case of the Uncommon WitnessThe Case of the Body in the BlockDive into this quintessentially British mystery series today.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Big city cop. A stroll along the beach. A body in the sand. Detective Inspector David Graham has just arrived on the island of Jersey, taking over a rag tag team of questionable commitment and skill at the Gorey Constabulary, a team that he is supposed to lead and develop into a cohesive investigative unit. Within minutes, his first challenge presents itself when ex-soldier, Colonel Graves, finds a dead body on the beach. As the military man kneels down, he discovers it is his soon-to-be fiancé half buried in the sand. In a small resort like Gorey, this event is monumental, and almost unheard of. The rumors swirl yet it is the new Detective Inspector's job, with a bag still packed and travel dust on his shoes, to ferret out the clues and solve the case.while bringing his team along to assist. With a Sherlock soul, The Case of the Hidden Flame packs humor and intrigue onto a small island of eccentric characters, roiling sea undercurrents, and deceptive coincidences - all accompanied by a fine cup of tea. Interview with the Creator of the Series Q - So, what makes the Inspector David Graham series special? A - When I set out to write these books, I wanted to create something that played like a movie in the reader's mind. They are books with action, but also soul. They are ensemble pieces containing regular characters that are well drawn with strong personalities, humor and some tragedy. The Inspector David Graham books feel, to me, like good friends that never let me down. Every time we sit down to plan the books, I love to find out what the characters are going to get up to next! The Inspector David Graham books are a great mix of genres. They sit firmly in the cozy mystery category and are set on the beautiful island of Jersey in the English Channel between Britain and France. They feature a British detective who is part-Sherlock Holmes, part-Poirot, and, of course, uniquely himself. Q - In what order should I read the books? A - The Inspector David Graham cozy mysteries can be read, and enjoyed, in any order. The Case of the Hidden Flame is book two in the series and is set on Jersey just as Inspector Graham takes up his new post. All the books are complete mysteries. There is a prequel, The Case of the Screaming Beauty, that provides background to the series. I've made sure not to include any spoilers in it for those who are new to the characters and any existing fans of Graham's adventures will still find plenty of fresh action and mystery as well as perhaps a few answers. If you do want to read them in order, I'd suggest the following sequence: The Case of the Screaming Beauty (prequel) The Case of the Hidden Flame The Case of the Fallen Hero Q - Why should readers give these books a try? A - Because the Inspector Graham series is a gentle, but colorful romp through the wealthy but isolated English island, a place that is picturesque and peaceful but one filled with amoral and snobbish eccentrics who possess all kinds of vices. Graham is a complex character who is intriguing from the get-go and yet evolves throughout the series while his sidekicks are worthy, interesting characters in their own right. We feature many English countryside rituals, institutions and customs. Ultimately, readers who enjoy gentle pacing with a plot that twists and turns, features much fun, drama, quintessential British-ness, and, of course, small town murder all the way to the end will get a kick out of this series. Book Categories: Cozy Mysteries Mystery Series British Detectives Small Town Mysteries Humorous Cozy Mysteries Traditional British International Mystery.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A missing girl. A broken doll. Dark, deviant secrets. When 15-year-old Beth Ridley vanished on her way to school, it was a mystery that baffled and shocked the small community of Gorey, Jersey. A leg torn from a doll she was carrying was the solitary clue as to what happened that day. Now, on the tenth anniversary of her disappearance, Detective Inspector Graham is taking another look at the case. His Sherlockian tendencies are set alight. What he finds will rock the town, stirring memories long buried and forgotten. There are painful truths to face. And what of Beth? Can Graham discover what happened? Could she still be alive? Buy this book because it's good.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. ★★★★★ Solid proof that a book can rely on good storytelling and good writing without needing blood or sex. Have you met Inspector David Graham?Graham is a Detective Inspector with London's Metropolitan police force. He's a career police officer, an educated, reserved, thoughtful, some might say, complex man.He has suffered tragedy in his life that serves to exaggerate his more introspective characteristics and, like many of us, has to look his demons in the eye from time to time and make tough choices.This box set contains the first four mysteries in this bestselling series: The Case of the Screaming Beauty: Detective Inspector Graham is still reeling from a tragedy of his own when he is called in to investigate a murder at the prestigious Lavender Bed and Breakfast. It has a rich, Tudor atmosphere, an enviously manicured lawn. And a deadly problem.The Case of the Hidden Flame: Inspector David Graham is hoping for peace and quiet when he leaves city life behind for a quaint island village - but a suspicious death soon derails his plans. Will eccentric characters, roiling sea undercurrents, and deceptive coincidences unravel to reveal the secrets of his latest mystery?The Case of the Fallen Hero: As he walks around the imposing Orgueil castle, Graham's peaceful life comes to a shuddering halt when he finds a woman kneeling beside the body of a stricken man. Does the castle hold clues to the puzzle?The Case of the Broken Doll: A missing girl. A broken doll. Dark, deviant secrets. What Inspector finds as he investigates will rock the town, stirring memories long buried and forgotten. There are painful truths to face. Can he uncover what happened? Could the missing schoolgirl still be alive?What Amazon readers are saying: ★★★★★ Character development was superb.★★★★★ I literally could not put this book down.★★★★★ Inspector Graham is right up there with some of the icons of British mysteries.★★★★★ The scenery description, characterization, and fabulous portrayal of the hotel on the hill are all layered into a great English trifle.★★★★★ These books certainly have the potential to become a PBS series with the likeable character of Inspector Graham and his fellow officers.★★★★★ DI Graham is wonderful and his old school way of doing things, charming.★★★★★ I know I have a winner of a book when I toss and turn at night worrying about how the characters are doing.★★★★★ I really enjoyed the surprise twists at the end.★★★★★ Just finished it early this morning What a great story ★★★★★ Sweet, emotionally honest, with a lot of backbone in the characters and the writing.★★★★★ The characters feel like old friends.★★★★★ These books certainly have the potential to become a PBS series with the likable character of Inspector Graham and his fellow officers.★★★★★ Please never end the series.Start The Inspector Graham Mysteries, a series you won't want to put down.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. ★★★★★ Solid proof that a book can rely on good storytelling and good writing without needing blood or sex. Have you met Inspector David Graham?Graham is a Detective Inspector with London's Metropolitan police force. He's a career police officer, an educated, reserved, thoughtful, some might say, complex man.He has suffered tragedy in his life that serves to exaggerate his more introspective characteristics and, like many of us, has to look his demons in the eye from time to time and make tough choices.This box set contains the first four mysteries in this bestselling series: The Case of the Screaming Beauty: Detective Inspector Graham is still reeling from a tragedy of his own when he is called in to investigate a murder at the prestigious Lavender Bed and Breakfast. It has a rich, Tudor atmosphere, an enviously manicured lawn. And a deadly problem.The Case of the Hidden Flame: Inspector David Graham is hoping for peace and quiet when he leaves city life behind for a quaint island village - but a suspicious death soon derails his plans. Will eccentric characters, roiling sea undercurrents, and deceptive coincidences unravel to reveal the secrets of his latest mystery?The Case of the Fallen Hero: As he walks around the imposing Orgueil castle, Graham's peaceful life comes to a shuddering halt when he finds a woman kneeling beside the body of a stricken man. Does the castle hold clues to the puzzle?The Case of the Broken Doll: A missing girl. A broken doll. Dark, deviant secrets. What Inspector finds as he investigates will rock the town, stirring memories long buried and forgotten. There are painful truths to face. Can he uncover what happened? Could the missing schoolgirl still be alive?What Amazon readers are saying: ★★★★★ Character development was superb.★★★★★ I literally could not put this book down.★★★★★ Inspector Graham is right up there with some of the icons of British mysteries.★★★★★ The scenery description, characterization, and fabulous portrayal of the hotel on the hill are all layered into a great English trifle.★★★★★ These books certainly have the potential to become a PBS series with the likeable character of Inspector Graham and his fellow officers.★★★★★ DI Graham is wonderful and his old school way of doing things, charming.★★★★★ I know I have a winner of a book when I toss and turn at night worrying about how the characters are doing.★★★★★ I really enjoyed the surprise twists at the end.★★★★★ Just finished it early this morning What a great story ★★★★★ Sweet, emotionally honest, with a lot of backbone in the characters and the writing.★★★★★ The characters feel like old friends.★★★★★ These books certainly have the potential to become a PBS series with the likable character of Inspector Graham and his fellow officers.★★★★★ Please never end the series.Start The Inspector Graham Mysteries, a series you won't want to put down.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ★★★★★ Solid proof that a book can rely on good storytelling and good writing without needing blood or sex. Have you met Inspector David Graham?Graham is a Detective Inspector with London's Metropolitan police force. He's a career police officer, an educated, reserved, thoughtful, some might say, complex man.He has suffered tragedy in his life that serves to exaggerate his more introspective characteristics and, like many of us, has to look his demons in the eye from time to time and make tough choices.This box set contains the first four mysteries in this bestselling series: The Case of the Screaming Beauty: Detective Inspector Graham is still reeling from a tragedy of his own when he is called in to investigate a murder at the prestigious Lavender Bed and Breakfast. It has a rich, Tudor atmosphere, an enviously manicured lawn. And a deadly problem.The Case of the Hidden Flame: Inspector David Graham is hoping for peace and quiet when he leaves city life behind for a quaint island village - but a suspicious death soon derails his plans. Will eccentric characters, roiling sea undercurrents, and deceptive coincidences unravel to reveal the secrets of his latest mystery?The Case of the Fallen Hero: As he walks around the imposing Orgueil castle, Graham's peaceful life comes to a shuddering halt when he finds a woman kneeling beside the body of a stricken man. Does the castle hold clues to the puzzle?The Case of the Broken Doll: A missing girl. A broken doll. Dark, deviant secrets. What Inspector finds as he investigates will rock the town, stirring memories long buried and forgotten. There are painful truths to face. Can he uncover what happened? Could the missing schoolgirl still be alive?What Amazon readers are saying: ★★★★★ Character development was superb.★★★★★ I literally could not put this book down.★★★★★ Inspector Graham is right up there with some of the icons of British mysteries.★★★★★ The scenery description, characterization, and fabulous portrayal of the hotel on the hill are all layered into a great English trifle.★★★★★ These books certainly have the potential to become a PBS series with the likeable character of Inspector Graham and his fellow officers.★★★★★ DI Graham is wonderful and his old school way of doing things, charming.★★★★★ I know I have a winner of a book when I toss and turn at night worrying about how the characters are doing.★★★★★ I really enjoyed the surprise twists at the end.★★★★★ Just finished it early this morning What a great story ★★★★★ Sweet, emotionally honest, with a lot of backbone in the characters and the writing.★★★★★ The characters feel like old friends.★★★★★ These books certainly have the potential to become a PBS series with the likable character of Inspector Graham and his fellow officers.★★★★★ Please never end the series.Start The Inspector Graham Mysteries, a series you won't want to put down.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. ★★★★★ My favourite mystery series of all time A charming bed and breakfast. A diabolical murder. A guest with a secret to hide.The prestigious Lavender bed and breakfast in Chiddlinghurst, England has stylish decor, lovely gardens. and a deadly problem.Norah Travis, a beautiful young woman, has been found murdered in one of their rooms. Detective Inspector Graham, a crusader for justice with a penchant for tea, and a dark side of his own is assigned to the case. Joining Sergeant Harris at the sprawling estate, the duo set their caps to solving the vicious crime.But with no witnesses and no motive, their investigation is quickly mired in a web of lies and deceit. The jocular proprietors, Amelia and Cliff, seem to have nothing to hide, but the same cannot be said for their long-time guest, Tim. Then there's the bitter ex-husband, the tight-lipped housekeeper, a doddering old man.There's no shortage of suspects, but Graham's instincts lead him to investigate Norah's mysterious past. And a heinous secret soon comes to light. A secret that just might be worth killing for.The Case of the Screaming Beauty is the first book in this best-selling traditional British detective mystery series with a modern twist. Fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, and CSI will want to share a sip of tea with Detective Inspector Graham and his team as they become like friends. I toss and turn at night worrying about how the characters are doing.Praise for the Inspector David Graham mystery series: Refreshingly unique and so well written.Just finished it this morning What a great story I was shocked by the ending and had so much fun reading this book Books in the Inspector David Graham mystery series: The Case of the Screaming BeautyThe Case of the Hidden FlameThe Case of the Fallen HeroThe Case of the Broken DollThe Case of the Missing LetterThe Case of the Pretty LadyThe Case of the Forsaken ChildThe Case of Sampson's LeapThe Case of the Uncommon WitnessThe Case of the Body in the BlockDive into this quintessentially British mystery series today.…

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