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Detective Frank Miller #2
The Eve of Murder
Winter settles over the quiet, coastal town of Whitby, and preparations for the upcoming literary festival are in full swing. But as opening day draws near, tragedy strikes.
Georgina Callan, the festival's organiser, is found dead on West Cliff. The same spot where her father jumped to his death years earlier.
But Georgina’s death was no suicide. She was brutally strangled.
When Detective Inspector Frank Miller arrives at the crime scene, a witness reveals that Georgina had been visiting the cliffs almost every night – and she was never alone.
As the festival draws closer, a famous writer arrives in Whitby to a slew of death threats. Is the same person responsible for Georgina’s murder? If so, what’s their motive?
Can Miller stop the killer before the festival starts?
Georgina Callan, the festival's organiser, is found dead on West Cliff. The same spot where her father jumped to his death years earlier.
But Georgina’s death was no suicide. She was brutally strangled.
When Detective Inspector Frank Miller arrives at the crime scene, a witness reveals that Georgina had been visiting the cliffs almost every night – and she was never alone.
As the festival draws closer, a famous writer arrives in Whitby to a slew of death threats. Is the same person responsible for Georgina’s murder? If so, what’s their motive?
Can Miller stop the killer before the festival starts?
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2013
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About the author
James Whitworth
15 books14 followersJames Whitworth is a nationally syndicated cartoonist and writer. His daily news cartoons appear in papers across the UK from Scotland to the south of England, including the Sheffield Star and the Edinburgh Evening News. He draws a weekly news cartoon for the Sheffield Telegraph as well contributing to The Author, Hi-Fi News, Copper (in America) and the Dalesman. He has contributed cartoons to a wide range of publications including Private Eye (for whom he has also written gags), Prospect', Phoenix and The Independent.
Born in Sheffield, United Kingdom, Whitworth was educated at Tapton School and Sheffield Hallam University, where he graduated with a degree in English language and literature. He also holds a post graduate degree in English.
Whitworth lectures in Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He is an Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, Derby University, Leeds Trinity, and Huddersfield. He teaches Public Affairs to NCTJ apprentices. He has also published widely on the history of newspaper cartoons as well as speaking at literary festivals. His new novel, File Under Murder, is due for publication in 2021.
Born in Sheffield, United Kingdom, Whitworth was educated at Tapton School and Sheffield Hallam University, where he graduated with a degree in English language and literature. He also holds a post graduate degree in English.
Whitworth lectures in Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He is an Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, Derby University, Leeds Trinity, and Huddersfield. He teaches Public Affairs to NCTJ apprentices. He has also published widely on the history of newspaper cartoons as well as speaking at literary festivals. His new novel, File Under Murder, is due for publication in 2021.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 29, 2021
This is the second book in the Frank Miller series that I read (book 1 – Death’s Disciple) and I enjoyed this one just as much as the first one. The series is set in Whitby, which was the main reason I picked them up as my Dad is from Whitby and I know the area relatively well.
A good mixture of recurring and new characters mixed amongst the locations and sights of Whitby.
A good mixture of recurring and new characters mixed amongst the locations and sights of Whitby.
July 4, 2023
Better than first book in the series.
Unfortunately the characters are just there... no life to them, nothing to make the reader care. It is a shame as the plots are pretty good. It feels like reading the outline for a story, before the 'fleshing out' of the people.
Unfortunately the characters are just there... no life to them, nothing to make the reader care. It is a shame as the plots are pretty good. It feels like reading the outline for a story, before the 'fleshing out' of the people.
October 18, 2023
Congratulations on yet another brilliantly written book. I will be starting book three in a moment. Once I started reading these book's it's hard to put them down until you find out who the killer is. I Would definitely recommend to other avid readers like me and my family and Facebook friends 😊
June 7, 2017
Not a bad read but
I figured out the killer about half way through plus wasn't it odd that the victim s last name and her husbands was the same as her father.? Bad proof read.
I figured out the killer about half way through plus wasn't it odd that the victim s last name and her husbands was the same as her father.? Bad proof read.
December 25, 2018
The eve of murder
2nd book in the series. This is a great series .
Intriguing, with murder and deceit. Miller and riddle are trying to solve two murders.
2nd book in the series. This is a great series .
Intriguing, with murder and deceit. Miller and riddle are trying to solve two murders.
June 2, 2023
Real excellence
It’s been a while since I’ve been so enthralled with a series. Thank you James Whitworth for some wonderful reading.
It’s been a while since I’ve been so enthralled with a series. Thank you James Whitworth for some wonderful reading.
January 25, 2025
Enjoyable but I did work it out. Like the characters
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