The DI Skelgill Series Books 14-16: compelling British crime mysteries

DI Skelgill Investigates #14-16

by Bruce Beckham

GREAT VALUE OMNIBUS EDITION. MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL... "MAD, BAD AND JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY."NOVELS 14, 15 & 16 IN THE POPULAR DI SKELGILL SERIES: Murder at the Meet, Murder on the Moor and Murder Unseen.BRUCE BECKHAM is an award-winning author and copywriter. A resident of Great Britain, he has travelled and worked in over 60 countries. He is published in both fiction and non-fiction, and is a member of the UK Society of Authors.His series ‘Inspector Skelgill Investigates’ features the recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones.Set amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding series of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, with over 1 million copies downloaded, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.

"Great characters. Great atmospheric locale. Great plots. What's not to like?"Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars

990 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 30, 2021

About the author

BRUCE BECKHAM brings a lifelong love of the outdoors to the contemporary crime novel. An award-winning, Amazon best-selling writer and member of the UK Society of Authors, he pens fiendish plots, vivid wild scenes and compelling dramas.

His series 'Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates' now extends to 24 standalone murder mysteries and 8 boxsets, and sells across five continents, from Japan and India to Brazil and the United States of America. Over one million copies have been downloaded worldwide.

Murder at Blind Beck (#25) was released in May 2025 and can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK2XQ46Z

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Reviews

[Kathleen SWEETSER · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing series. Thankfully, it continues with number 17 in early July. What it possesses that many other books do not have is the descriptive text not just relating of a story. The beautiful descriptive passages about the Lakes District in England puts the reader into the setting. You tramp with Skelgill and you see what he sees and you are there. The characters are wonderful not just outlines but real people with flaws and idiosyncrasies. Skelgill is such a rounded character who fishes and roughs the wild terrain and appreciates the wildlife he sees. Romance is alluded to with his young, beautiful sergeant. We see the family life of the male sergeant. We watch the characters grow and develop. I can imagine a long running tv series set in the beautiful Lakes District. The author’s use of language is beautiful to read and it rounds out the story being told wonderfully.

[Carola Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable

I really enjoyed these books. I have recommended them to friends. DI Skelgill books have great characters, the plots are believable and at the same time surprising. My only regret I will have to wait until July for a he next one.

[Anne B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t stop reading!

I have enjoyed every book in this series and eagerly await the next installment. This three-book compilation (books 14-16) is every bit as exciting as it’s predecessors.
Book 16 — Murder Unseen — is a special treat: DS Jones and Leyton are assigned cases while DI Skelgill is on leave. Relying on their own methods to investigate two puzzling crimes, they discover personal strengths and a new appreciation for Skelgill’s idiosyncratic genius. Edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Highly recommend.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an extraordinary analysis of the process of investigation in this English city and surrounding area. It doesn’t dwell heavily in personalities or psychological imaginings but rather explores those things as they relate to the characters’ roles in the investigation. The central character is learning from his colleagues ALL the time.
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[R.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading so many of the novels featuring DI Skelgill, you'd think I would tire out reading them. But I love this character. Sometimes he comes across as an older man, but I love his love of the outdoors, fishing, and mountain climbing. He always has a good bit of wisdom to share with his collegues, too, which feels welcome in the reading. What ever he is up to next, I'm a fan.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Series

The author delivered another trio of great British detective, crime, mystery and all round enjoyable novels. Sadly my heart is broken because have caught up with what is published. Now I have to wait. Bummer love this author.

[Sheila Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Another good one Detective Inspector Skelgill, a full series all as good,follow the trio in cumbria. Exciting and inspiring in detail of area too

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing as always!

[G. Michael Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great series. Last one of this set was the best ever

[mrs deirdre briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoy a series of books then you couldn’t do better than to read these keeps you on the hook to the end to find out who did what to who