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January 18, 2017
The Final Scene - A Ray and Cain Mystery
The 4th story in the Ray and Cain series is now available, along with a box set of all the stories. They are all in Kindle Unlimited and will be free on the 19th and 20th January.
The Final Scene:
Ray and Cain appear as extras on a TV show. All goes well, and Cain even gets to meet his hero, Jason Diamond.Later on, Cain receives a note from Jason inviting him to his caravan. Jason wants to offer him some acting advice. Cain eagerly sets off to the caravan.Things take a turn for the worse when Ray goes looking for Cain and finds him crouched over the dead body of Jason Diamond.Onlookers are convinced Cain murdered Jason. The evidence supports this, and Cain is arrested.
Ray can’t let his friend be charged for a crime he didn’t commit and sets about finding the real killer.
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The Final Scene:
Ray and Cain appear as extras on a TV show. All goes well, and Cain even gets to meet his hero, Jason Diamond.Later on, Cain receives a note from Jason inviting him to his caravan. Jason wants to offer him some acting advice. Cain eagerly sets off to the caravan.Things take a turn for the worse when Ray goes looking for Cain and finds him crouched over the dead body of Jason Diamond.Onlookers are convinced Cain murdered Jason. The evidence supports this, and Cain is arrested.
Ray can’t let his friend be charged for a crime he didn’t commit and sets about finding the real killer.
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January 12, 2017
2 New Mystery Books
My next two short mystery books are out. They are free on the 13th and 14th January.
Storage Ghost Mystery - Dying To Laugh Grace meets Curtis Ellicott, a serious young man who is only interested in tax issues. He’s convinced he’s appeared to Grace so she can help with his unfinished work as a tax advisor. Grace is happy to contact his clients but it’s soon obvious Curtis appearance has nothing to do with tax.
As she investigates more, Grace finds out about Curtis’ secret life. And he wasn’t the only one living a secret.
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A Ray And Cain Mystery - A Clean Murder Linus Watkins has been cleaning Ray’s windows for years. As did Linus’ father before him. So when Linus suffers an accident and is out of action, Ray doesn’t hesitate to help him.With his best friend, Cain, at his side, Ray sets out on Linus’ cleaning round.All too soon, they discover Linus’ accident wasn’t an accident. Someone had tried to kill him.Ray and Cain decide to make investigations into the incident and find many suspects. Their investigations take a turn, and they find themselves uncovering a disturbing secret.
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Storage Ghost Mystery - Dying To Laugh Grace meets Curtis Ellicott, a serious young man who is only interested in tax issues. He’s convinced he’s appeared to Grace so she can help with his unfinished work as a tax advisor. Grace is happy to contact his clients but it’s soon obvious Curtis appearance has nothing to do with tax.
As she investigates more, Grace finds out about Curtis’ secret life. And he wasn’t the only one living a secret.
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A Ray And Cain Mystery - A Clean Murder Linus Watkins has been cleaning Ray’s windows for years. As did Linus’ father before him. So when Linus suffers an accident and is out of action, Ray doesn’t hesitate to help him.With his best friend, Cain, at his side, Ray sets out on Linus’ cleaning round.All too soon, they discover Linus’ accident wasn’t an accident. Someone had tried to kill him.Ray and Cain decide to make investigations into the incident and find many suspects. Their investigations take a turn, and they find themselves uncovering a disturbing secret.
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December 23, 2016
Gifts For Christmas
The next Ray And Cain Mystery is now available. It's another short story and it will be free on the 24th and 25th December. Details below:
“His wife has been kidnapped, and he’s out fishing?” Ray and Cain are enjoying a peaceful morning fishing when a fellow fisherman gives them some shocking news. Terry Holt informs them his wife has been kidnapped. Even more shocking is Terry’s response - he doesn’t intend to do anything about the kidnapping because he’s enjoying his new found freedom too much.
Even though Ray and Cain don’t know Terry’s wife, they decide they have to do something to help her. Their investigations lead to a surprising result.
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Amazon UKThe following box sets are free on the 24th and 25th also.
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“His wife has been kidnapped, and he’s out fishing?” Ray and Cain are enjoying a peaceful morning fishing when a fellow fisherman gives them some shocking news. Terry Holt informs them his wife has been kidnapped. Even more shocking is Terry’s response - he doesn’t intend to do anything about the kidnapping because he’s enjoying his new found freedom too much.
Even though Ray and Cain don’t know Terry’s wife, they decide they have to do something to help her. Their investigations lead to a surprising result.
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Amazon UKThe following box sets are free on the 24th and 25th also.
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December 16, 2016
A Ray And Cain Mystery - Murder In The Flower Beds
If you're familiar with my Julia Blake mysteries, you'll know that her dad, Ray, and her colleague, Cain, have become good friends. I thought it would be fun to give them some mysteries of their own to solve. The first one is now out and will be free with Amazon on 17th and 18th December. You can also read it for free if you have Kindle Unlimited.
It's a short story.
Getting involved in a murder investigation had never been part of Ray Rosenthorpe’s retirement plans. But here he was, on a Saturday morning in a garden centre, looking at a dead body in a shed.A woman Ray knows is standing over the dead body with blood on her hands. She claims she had nothing to do with the murder, and asks Ray to help clear her name. Being the kind-hearted soul that he is, Ray agrees to help her.With his best friend, Cain, at his side, the two are soon deep in their investigations.
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Here's a chance to read Julia Blake's Short Cozy Mysteries as the box set is free on the 17th and 18th December.
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Amazon UKI wasn't able to put the longer Julia Blake stories free but I've reduced the price to 99c for the next few days.
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It's a short story.
Getting involved in a murder investigation had never been part of Ray Rosenthorpe’s retirement plans. But here he was, on a Saturday morning in a garden centre, looking at a dead body in a shed.A woman Ray knows is standing over the dead body with blood on her hands. She claims she had nothing to do with the murder, and asks Ray to help clear her name. Being the kind-hearted soul that he is, Ray agrees to help her.With his best friend, Cain, at his side, the two are soon deep in their investigations.
Amazon Com
Amazon UK
Here's a chance to read Julia Blake's Short Cozy Mysteries as the box set is free on the 17th and 18th December.
Amazon Com
Amazon UKI wasn't able to put the longer Julia Blake stories free but I've reduced the price to 99c for the next few days.
Amazon Com
Amazon UK
December 10, 2016
The Last Post - A Storage Ghost Mystery
Grace's next adventure is here, and she's not having a good time.
The day that Grace feared finally arrives; the day when she meets a ghost she knows.The ghost is Roz. She’s been delivering post to Grace’s shop for years, and even knew Grace’s late parents.Once Roz gets over the shock of being dead, she tells Grace what her unfinished business is. Roz delivered post to an old lady called Olive, and Olive is in trouble and needs urgent help.Grace doesn’t hesitate to help and is soon deep into her investigation. Things take an unexpected twist when an attempted murder is revealed. The would-be murderer won’t rest until they claim their victim.
This book is free on 10th and 11th December
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The day that Grace feared finally arrives; the day when she meets a ghost she knows.The ghost is Roz. She’s been delivering post to Grace’s shop for years, and even knew Grace’s late parents.Once Roz gets over the shock of being dead, she tells Grace what her unfinished business is. Roz delivered post to an old lady called Olive, and Olive is in trouble and needs urgent help.Grace doesn’t hesitate to help and is soon deep into her investigation. Things take an unexpected twist when an attempted murder is revealed. The would-be murderer won’t rest until they claim their victim.
This book is free on 10th and 11th December
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December 6, 2016
Dead Wrong - A Storage Ghost Mystery
The next Storage Ghost Mystery is out, and this involves vampires! You can read this one for free if you've got Kindle Unlimited.
'Grace Abrahams helps ghosts who can’t move on until their problems have been solved. The ghosts she meets are attached to items found at storage locker auctions.
Vince is the ghost of a young man who is attached to a coffin. He’s confused when he appears to Grace, and can’t remember the details of his life, although he does recognise the coffin. He jokes that he might be a vampire.
His joke turns sour when his personality abruptly changes and he’s transformed into a nastier version of himself. And this version is intent on causing Grace harm.'
The book will be free on Amazon on the 7th and 8th December. I've put the links to Amazon Com and UK but if you live elsewhere, click on one of those links and there will be an option to be taken to your own country. It's usually on the top right-hand side of the Amazon page.
I've started to use a new cover designer and I think she's done a great job of this cover :
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'Grace Abrahams helps ghosts who can’t move on until their problems have been solved. The ghosts she meets are attached to items found at storage locker auctions.
Vince is the ghost of a young man who is attached to a coffin. He’s confused when he appears to Grace, and can’t remember the details of his life, although he does recognise the coffin. He jokes that he might be a vampire.
His joke turns sour when his personality abruptly changes and he’s transformed into a nastier version of himself. And this version is intent on causing Grace harm.'
The book will be free on Amazon on the 7th and 8th December. I've put the links to Amazon Com and UK but if you live elsewhere, click on one of those links and there will be an option to be taken to your own country. It's usually on the top right-hand side of the Amazon page.
I've started to use a new cover designer and I think she's done a great job of this cover :
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November 14, 2016
2 New Storage Ghost Mysteries
I thought it was time that I wrote some more Storage Ghost Mysteries for Grace and Pearl. These are short stories and I've put them at 99c for a short while. It was fun to write about Grace and her ghostly sidekick again!
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To celebrate the release of these new books I am lowering the price of one of my box sets for a short time - Storage Ghost Murders. This is now available at 99c at Amazon.
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And now for some pictures of delicious cakes! It was my daughter's birthday last week and we ended up with two cakes :) Of course, I had to try both.
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To celebrate the release of these new books I am lowering the price of one of my box sets for a short time - Storage Ghost Murders. This is now available at 99c at Amazon.
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And now for some pictures of delicious cakes! It was my daughter's birthday last week and we ended up with two cakes :) Of course, I had to try both.
October 6, 2016
A Ghost In The Theatre
The next Ruby and Nessa is now out. It's a longer one and there is more than one ghost to contend with. And more than one secret they uncover ...
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I was inspired to write these stories after reading a book called Haunted Leeds. We've got a theatre and a music hall in the centre of Leeds, and both are apparently haunted. I combined both aspects of the buildings in my story. I had a visit to Leeds to get some photos of these lovely buildings.
This is The Grand. Built in 1878. I've been here to see Wicked, Grease and Joseph. It's a beautiful building.
In contrast, this is the alley way that leads to City Varieties Music Hall. A TV show called The Good Old Days was filmed here for years. I've been to see a few comedians here.
Here is the oldest church in Leeds, St John's. Built in 1632. I walked through the gardens on my way to the theatre. Unfortunately, the paved area is made of gravestones and you have no option but to walk on them. I sent a silent apology over each one as I walked across.
Another old church I walked past is Trinity Church. Built in 1727. It's in front of a new shopping centre which is called Trinity. The shopping centre has a clear roof and you can see the church spire through it.
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Barnes and Noble - to be advised
Kobo - to be advised
Itunes - to be advised
I was inspired to write these stories after reading a book called Haunted Leeds. We've got a theatre and a music hall in the centre of Leeds, and both are apparently haunted. I combined both aspects of the buildings in my story. I had a visit to Leeds to get some photos of these lovely buildings.
This is The Grand. Built in 1878. I've been here to see Wicked, Grease and Joseph. It's a beautiful building.
In contrast, this is the alley way that leads to City Varieties Music Hall. A TV show called The Good Old Days was filmed here for years. I've been to see a few comedians here.
Here is the oldest church in Leeds, St John's. Built in 1632. I walked through the gardens on my way to the theatre. Unfortunately, the paved area is made of gravestones and you have no option but to walk on them. I sent a silent apology over each one as I walked across.
Another old church I walked past is Trinity Church. Built in 1727. It's in front of a new shopping centre which is called Trinity. The shopping centre has a clear roof and you can see the church spire through it.
September 3, 2016
Box Set of short ghost stories
Following on from my last two short ghost stories, I've now published two more. The titles are : A Ghost In The Garden, and A Ghost In The Church. I've put all four stories together in a box set which is available at 99c for a short while. Here are the links:
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I had a visit to my local library last week and thought I'd take some photos of the buildings on my walk there. There are some lovely ones and any one of them could be haunted ...
This used to be a school and I worked here for a while. I love how the soot from the mills all those years ago has been left on the building.
Morley Library, built in 1906
A view of a chimney and Morley town hall tower taken next to the library. The town hall is having work done. When it's completed, I'll take a better photo.
This used to be the Methodist Church. It's now been converted into apartments.
This used to be a mill and you can see the original chimney is still there. Again, this has been converted into apartments.
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I had a visit to my local library last week and thought I'd take some photos of the buildings on my walk there. There are some lovely ones and any one of them could be haunted ...
This used to be a school and I worked here for a while. I love how the soot from the mills all those years ago has been left on the building.
Morley Library, built in 1906
A view of a chimney and Morley town hall tower taken next to the library. The town hall is having work done. When it's completed, I'll take a better photo.
This used to be the Methodist Church. It's now been converted into apartments.
This used to be a mill and you can see the original chimney is still there. Again, this has been converted into apartments.
August 17, 2016
New Series - Ruby And Nessa - Ghost Hunters
I've started work on a new series about two sisters, Ruby and Nessa Laurel, who are ghost hunters. I've started the series with two short stories:
A Ghost In The StoreRuby Laurel is a ghost hunter. She locates ghosts who are haunting places – or people.In this first story, Ruby is called upon to investigate a haunting in a supermarket. She soon discovers the ghost of a young woman called Mary Jackson. How is Mary connected to the supermarket? And why is she haunting it?Ruby’s investigation is made more difficult by the arrival of her troublesome younger sister, Nessa. Will Nessa help, or hinder, the investigation?
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A Ghost In The PubRuby and Nessa Laurel are ghost hunters. They locate ghosts who are haunting places – or people.In this second story, Ruby and Nessa are asked to check out a nasty smell in a pub. They soon discover the ghost of an evil man who is determined to scare them away. According to local sources, the man is a local character called Shifty Sid Simmons who was always on the wrong side of the law.Shifty Sid hasn’t been seen for decades. Why is he suddenly haunting The Red Lion pub?
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A Ghost In The StoreRuby Laurel is a ghost hunter. She locates ghosts who are haunting places – or people.In this first story, Ruby is called upon to investigate a haunting in a supermarket. She soon discovers the ghost of a young woman called Mary Jackson. How is Mary connected to the supermarket? And why is she haunting it?Ruby’s investigation is made more difficult by the arrival of her troublesome younger sister, Nessa. Will Nessa help, or hinder, the investigation?
Amazon Com
Amazon UK
Barnes And Noble
Kobo
iBooks
A Ghost In The PubRuby and Nessa Laurel are ghost hunters. They locate ghosts who are haunting places – or people.In this second story, Ruby and Nessa are asked to check out a nasty smell in a pub. They soon discover the ghost of an evil man who is determined to scare them away. According to local sources, the man is a local character called Shifty Sid Simmons who was always on the wrong side of the law.Shifty Sid hasn’t been seen for decades. Why is he suddenly haunting The Red Lion pub?
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Amazon UK
Barnes And Noble
Kobo
iBooks
