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A Mysterious Beach and Accomplice to Murder

A trip to one of Agatha Chrsitie’s Inspirations and the woes of typos.I’m talking about my trip to a Devon beach that faces Burgh Island, a location that inspired Agatha Christie to write And Then There Were None and Evil Under the Sun. I also discuss my frustration at some errors that slipped into the latest Devonshire Mystery, Accomplice to Murder. I shall be looking for an editor and some beta readers, so perhaps you can help.All the errors were fixed as soon as possible, but if you are af...

A Play About Great Books, You Say? Featured Photos – 8 August, 2022

Mrs C, hereinafter referred to as Sue, has taken a few days off to enjoy the sunshine, and I am under strict instructions to do the same.

I must say that after rushing about to launch Accomplice to Murder,  I’m ready to step away from the computer for a little while. Even so, I’ve popped in to share a few pics with you.

Sue and I took a trip to the seaside town of Dawlish. We dined in a nice Indian restaurant, but the real purpose of our visit was to watch a play called All The Great Books. It w...

Launching the latest Devonshire Mystery, Accomplice to Murder.

Today I’m talking about the launch of the latest Devonshire Mystery, Accomplice to Murder.Where can you get it? All the main stores as an ebook, and as a paperback on Amazon (other stores to follow).When is it launched? It’s on pre-order now, and goes live on 1 August, 2022. Alternatively, you can buy from my store and get a discount at: payhip.com/b/D1pHg What’s next? Another mystery, of course!

If you have a question for me, please pop it in a comment or drop me a line and let me k...

An explosive mystery is about to unfold

And the huge bomb buried beneath a quiet city street is only partially to blame.

Dan Corrigan has a new job, and he’s ready to take on the world, but his instincts lead him unerringly toward a web of wrongdoing.

Dan has never been afraid to ask awkward questions, but this time, it might cost him his life.

He’s drawn into a criminal conspiracy, and it seems that someone will stop at nothing to prevent him from uncovering the truth. The stakes are high, but with a good friend to back him up, Dan m...

Featured Photos – The Teign – 25 July, 2022

If you’re sweltering under a sunny sky and wishing for some respite from the heat, these photos from the cool shade beside the River Teign might be a balm for your eyes, at least.

Perhaps you can picture yourself strolling along the bank or even dipping your bare toes into the cool water.

Sue and I certainly enjoyed our walk, and Lottie had a little swim which generally perks her up and puts a spring in her step, although I always think she looks rather disreputable when her fur is all wet and s...

Featured Photos – Hound Tor – 18 July, 2022

I’ve shared pictures of Hound Tor before, but it was looking stunning the other day when Mrs C and Lottie and I took a walk on the moors, and I couldn’t resist taking lots of snaps.

Also, it’s the location for a scene in my upcoming Devonshire Mystery, Accomplice to Murder, so I share the photos here in the hope that you can imagine Dan and Alan striding up the slope toward the rocks.

I hope you like the photos. I didn’t caption them individually as they’re all taken around Hound Tor. If you’re ...

Get Valley of Lies Free or at a Discount, Plus a Murder Between the Tides Discount on Kobo

Valley of Lies has been selected by the excellent Partners in Crime Podcast as the free book of the month for July 2022.

Supporters of the podcast can claim a free book every month via Patreon and Kobo, and this July, they’ve picked Valley of Lies.

Run by bestselling crime writer Adam Croft, the podcast is a good listen, with lots of interesting and entertaining items to enjoy, so it’s well worth checking it out.

Here’s a link to the Partners in Crime Podcast

To support their podcast and claim V...

What Happened to A Study In Stone?

if you’re wondering what has happened to A Study in Stone, it’s still available from me as a free book when you join my readers’ group, The Awkward Squad.

But A Study in Stone isn’t available on the main stores anymore, because I felt that it was no longer the best way to start the series.

To begin with, I’d like to give a huge thank you to everyone who supported the book, especially all those who took the time to leave a glowing review. I had a lot of positive messages from readers who enjoyed ...

The Devonshire Mystery Books in Series Order

A Study In Stone (A bonus for Awkward Squad Members – Learn More)

Valley of Lies: find it here

Mystery at the Hall (A bonus for Awkward Squad Members – Learn More)

Murder Between the Tides: find it here 

Mystery in May: find it here 

Death at Blackingstone Rock (A bonus for Awkward Squad Members – Learn More)

Accomplice to Murder: coming Summer 2022

Attending The Self Publishing Show Live and Where Did That Book Go?

I attended the Self Publishing Show Live in London, and that was an excellent and inspiring event. There are pictures on the site for members to enjoy.

Life has been busy, and I’ve been rejigging the Devonshire Mysteries. So if you’re wondering what has happened to A Study in Stone, it’s still available from me as a free book when you join my readers’ group, The Awkward Squad.

But that book isn’t on the stores anymore, because I felt that it was no longer the best way to start the series. A Stud...