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Grave Misconception: A Yorkshire Mystery - The McBride Murder Mysteries
Twenty one year old Lucien Bannister is a typical youth of the 21st century. He is disillusioned with his life, angry and confused. In the aftermath of his unusual childhood and turbulent teens he eventually seeks the support of his former Goth friends in Whitby, but strangely he now feels like an outsider.
Why is he here? Who can he trust?
And how will he protect his young sister, Ellie from the evil that lurks there?
A century before at the outbreak of the Great War a plucky, young Kate Pickering is determined to solve the mystery attached to a handsome stranger arriving in Whitby. Affected by trauma and subsequent amnesia, Kate helps the stranger to regain his health and restore his memory. Then just when they think he will make a full recovery, both physically and mentally ….he takes an unexpected turn for the worse.
Who is the mystery man? Where does he come from?
And can Kate uncover the truth about his sudden relapse?
Separated by some hundred years Kate and Lucien have a strange connection. Times passes, people change but Murder is always Murder.
Why is he here? Who can he trust?
And how will he protect his young sister, Ellie from the evil that lurks there?
A century before at the outbreak of the Great War a plucky, young Kate Pickering is determined to solve the mystery attached to a handsome stranger arriving in Whitby. Affected by trauma and subsequent amnesia, Kate helps the stranger to regain his health and restore his memory. Then just when they think he will make a full recovery, both physically and mentally ….he takes an unexpected turn for the worse.
Who is the mystery man? Where does he come from?
And can Kate uncover the truth about his sudden relapse?
Separated by some hundred years Kate and Lucien have a strange connection. Times passes, people change but Murder is always Murder.
173 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2016
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About the author
Felicity Snowden
7 books10 followersFelicity Snowden is a debut Author who spent her former years reading the awesome occult of Dennis Wheatley, the English intrigue of Agatha Christie and the sheer horror of James Herbert.
Her first novel "When Dead Men won't Lie." hovers between this eclectic blend of compelling genres.
Continuing in the time switch theme Felicity published ‘Grave Misconception’ the first in the McBride Murder Mystery series in 2016. With ‘Swindlers list’ second in the series following in 2018.
These captivating time switch tales centre round Lou Bannister and Annette McBride’s ill-fated relationship which is constantly shadowed by ghosts of the past. Murder mystery with an unexpected twist.
In 2017 Felicity turned her hand to hosting the Morley Indie Book Fair in her home town which welcomed local readers and Indie authors from all around the UK.
Felicity lives in West Yorkshire with her husband, son and Labrador dog. When her busy writing schedule permits she enjoys listening to music, walking, reading and spending time with her family.
Her first novel "When Dead Men won't Lie." hovers between this eclectic blend of compelling genres.
Continuing in the time switch theme Felicity published ‘Grave Misconception’ the first in the McBride Murder Mystery series in 2016. With ‘Swindlers list’ second in the series following in 2018.
These captivating time switch tales centre round Lou Bannister and Annette McBride’s ill-fated relationship which is constantly shadowed by ghosts of the past. Murder mystery with an unexpected twist.
In 2017 Felicity turned her hand to hosting the Morley Indie Book Fair in her home town which welcomed local readers and Indie authors from all around the UK.
Felicity lives in West Yorkshire with her husband, son and Labrador dog. When her busy writing schedule permits she enjoys listening to music, walking, reading and spending time with her family.
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February 12, 2017
Grave Misconception: A Yorkshire Murder Mystery (The Mc Bride Murder Mysteries Book 1)
By: Felicity Snowden
5 out of 5 stars
The story Grave Misconception: A Yorkshire Murder Mystery (The Mc Bride Murder Mysteries Book 1) is a thrilling suspense occult/paranormal book. This story starts out in the year 2014. We are introduced to Lucian Bannister. He is unhappy with his life and although he loves his sister dearly he wishes that he doesn’t have to look after her. He eventually turns to his former Goth friends. A century before, in 1914, a young girl Kate Pickering is trying to solve a mystery. A young man is found traumatized and has amnesia. She helps him make a full recovery. Then he takes a sudden turn for the worse. Can Kate uncover the reason for the relapse and more importantly who and where this man comes from?
This book is written from the POV of both Lucian and Kate. Although they live 100 years apart their lives take a strange turn and intersect. I was not sure what to expect when I started reading. I read the first chapter and started wondering just what road the story would lead me down. Then in the subsequent chapters, it took off and for me ended all too soon. Lucian and Kate are both sympathetic characters. Their lives are both fully affected by their families and they seem not to have much of a say in their lives. Although as Lucian is older, he does have more control than Kate. I really enjoyed the romance between Lucian and Nette, a woman that Lucian meets on the beach. Kate is such an inquisitive character. She would make a good detective as she seems to pay attention to the smallest details. The way that the story is written and weaves in and out of both time periods is very smooth. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery with a dash of the paranormal tossed in. The story does have scenes that describe drugs and alcohol along with some adult situations. I would recommend for a mature audience. I was provided a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.
By: Felicity Snowden
5 out of 5 stars
The story Grave Misconception: A Yorkshire Murder Mystery (The Mc Bride Murder Mysteries Book 1) is a thrilling suspense occult/paranormal book. This story starts out in the year 2014. We are introduced to Lucian Bannister. He is unhappy with his life and although he loves his sister dearly he wishes that he doesn’t have to look after her. He eventually turns to his former Goth friends. A century before, in 1914, a young girl Kate Pickering is trying to solve a mystery. A young man is found traumatized and has amnesia. She helps him make a full recovery. Then he takes a sudden turn for the worse. Can Kate uncover the reason for the relapse and more importantly who and where this man comes from?
This book is written from the POV of both Lucian and Kate. Although they live 100 years apart their lives take a strange turn and intersect. I was not sure what to expect when I started reading. I read the first chapter and started wondering just what road the story would lead me down. Then in the subsequent chapters, it took off and for me ended all too soon. Lucian and Kate are both sympathetic characters. Their lives are both fully affected by their families and they seem not to have much of a say in their lives. Although as Lucian is older, he does have more control than Kate. I really enjoyed the romance between Lucian and Nette, a woman that Lucian meets on the beach. Kate is such an inquisitive character. She would make a good detective as she seems to pay attention to the smallest details. The way that the story is written and weaves in and out of both time periods is very smooth. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery with a dash of the paranormal tossed in. The story does have scenes that describe drugs and alcohol along with some adult situations. I would recommend for a mature audience. I was provided a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.
September 8, 2017
Luc drags his sister along to Whitby, but soon regrets his choice to visit the seaside town.
Meanwhile, a hundred years earlier, Kate and her cousin find a mystery man on the beach with no memory, no name, and a dangerous time ahead.
I bought a copy from the author during this year's UK Indie Lit Fest, which was pretty cool.
This is the second book I've read by Snowden, and I have to say that Grave Misconception is a more professional and polished piece than her debut, When Dead Men Don't Lie.
The narrative is split equally between Luc and Kate, as they go about their lives 100 years apart; both have their mysteries to solve.
I think I preferred Kate's half, mostly because I'm a sucker for historical settings. Especially in places that are familiar to me, like Whitby. Kate's story is set in 1914, and coincides with the sinking of a ship just off the coast, with many soldiers lost, and injured. (I think because I went to watch Dunkirk last week, it was particularly interesting).
Kate and her cousin find a mystery man on the beach and they make it their mission to see him recover, both physically, and his memory. As time goes on, it is only Kate's young eyes that see the strain the soldiers are having on certain people.
Luc has agreed to travel to Whitby for the goth weekend, and soon finds his stay open-ended. There could be work, friends, and even love, if he would only stay.
At the same time, he is obsessed with keeping his younger sister safe, filled with fear that she is about to be the target of some sick fiend.
I think Kate's half was definitely written in a stronger fashion. You get a sense of who she is, what she wants, and where she goes. The narrative pulls you along nicely, with the warmth of family, and a mystery threat on the horizon.
Luc's half was a lot more staccato, and I had trouble following it. It shifted from scene to scene, interaction with one person, to the next day, losing the nice flow of Kate's story. The only thing I really got a sense of, was that Luc was fearful of the safety of his sister, but I'm not sure why.
There are no notes, no threats, no knowledge of a baddie on the loose. It's a goth weekend, which can be a bit daunting for people that aren't used to that lifestyle, but it was Luc's idea to go.
The only thing I got was Luc is massively over-protective. He is obsessed with where his sister is, and with whom; to the point that it takes over his own life.
That being said, Snowden does a great job at creating a tense mood, where you are constantly on edge, wondering when someone is going to attack. I just didn't know who, why or how!
This was a 3.5 out of 5 for me.
I'd definitely be interested in reading more about Kate and co.
Meanwhile, a hundred years earlier, Kate and her cousin find a mystery man on the beach with no memory, no name, and a dangerous time ahead.
I bought a copy from the author during this year's UK Indie Lit Fest, which was pretty cool.
This is the second book I've read by Snowden, and I have to say that Grave Misconception is a more professional and polished piece than her debut, When Dead Men Don't Lie.
The narrative is split equally between Luc and Kate, as they go about their lives 100 years apart; both have their mysteries to solve.
I think I preferred Kate's half, mostly because I'm a sucker for historical settings. Especially in places that are familiar to me, like Whitby. Kate's story is set in 1914, and coincides with the sinking of a ship just off the coast, with many soldiers lost, and injured. (I think because I went to watch Dunkirk last week, it was particularly interesting).
Kate and her cousin find a mystery man on the beach and they make it their mission to see him recover, both physically, and his memory. As time goes on, it is only Kate's young eyes that see the strain the soldiers are having on certain people.
Luc has agreed to travel to Whitby for the goth weekend, and soon finds his stay open-ended. There could be work, friends, and even love, if he would only stay.
At the same time, he is obsessed with keeping his younger sister safe, filled with fear that she is about to be the target of some sick fiend.
I think Kate's half was definitely written in a stronger fashion. You get a sense of who she is, what she wants, and where she goes. The narrative pulls you along nicely, with the warmth of family, and a mystery threat on the horizon.
Luc's half was a lot more staccato, and I had trouble following it. It shifted from scene to scene, interaction with one person, to the next day, losing the nice flow of Kate's story. The only thing I really got a sense of, was that Luc was fearful of the safety of his sister, but I'm not sure why.
There are no notes, no threats, no knowledge of a baddie on the loose. It's a goth weekend, which can be a bit daunting for people that aren't used to that lifestyle, but it was Luc's idea to go.
The only thing I got was Luc is massively over-protective. He is obsessed with where his sister is, and with whom; to the point that it takes over his own life.
That being said, Snowden does a great job at creating a tense mood, where you are constantly on edge, wondering when someone is going to attack. I just didn't know who, why or how!
This was a 3.5 out of 5 for me.
I'd definitely be interested in reading more about Kate and co.
May 9, 2021
The storyline wasn't bad but it was just missing something that made it a little harder to grasp and get into.
May 15, 2021
What more could you want. Whitby.murder.and mystery.
Could visualise being there. Enjoyed the different time chapters. Well done.
Could visualise being there. Enjoyed the different time chapters. Well done.
May 22, 2021
This was a pretty decent book. I found it a bit hard to follow, but enjoyed it tho
January 22, 2017
I was intrigued by this story and the setting, Whitby, which isn't far from me.
It was a fairly fast paced book with good characters and a few twists and turns, it jumped about a bit however and I feel some things could've been explained a little more, overall though, Grave Misconceptions was quite well written and easy to read.
It was a fairly fast paced book with good characters and a few twists and turns, it jumped about a bit however and I feel some things could've been explained a little more, overall though, Grave Misconceptions was quite well written and easy to read.
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