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Constable Evans #1-9
The Complete Constable Evan Evans Welsh Mysteries
BOOK 1: EVANS ABOVE
Evans returns to his peaceful childhood home of Llanfair, nestled high in the beautiful Welsh mountains. But he is soon called in to investigate the deaths of two hikers on Mount Snowdon. It looks like a tragic mishap, but Evans isn’t convinced.
BOOK 2: EVAN HELP US
Evans just wants a quiet life, but the discovery of two bodies throws the village into turmoil. One death may be an accident, two is definitely murder. Can he get to the bottom of things?
BOOK 3: EVANLY CHOIRS
A world-renowned tenor comes to help with the Eisteddfod music celebrations, but is dead before his first rehearsal. Then the housemaid is struck down in a hit-and-run. Can Constable Evans to find the killer before they strike again?
BOOK 4: EVAN AND ELLE
Evans investigates arson attacks in the village. This time the fire is fatal. A body is found in the ashes — and he was murdered before the fire started.
BOOK 5: EVAN CAN WAIT
Llanfair is turned upside down by the arrival of hot-shot filmmakers from London who are dredging up more than secrets in this peaceful village. Then the body of the director is found in a deep pool of water . . .
BOOK 6: EVANS TO BETSY
It’s springtime in Llanfair and an American has gone missing, then a second. A body is discovered in a cave, drowned in the high tide. Can Evans find the missing student and catch the killer before it’s too late?
BOOK 7: EVAN ONLY KNOWS
Constable Evans is visiting his parents when a woman is found murdered nearby. When a witness falls to her death from her upstairs window, Evans must get to the bottom of things.
BOOK 8: EVAN’S GATE
Evans is digging over the garden when he finds a human skeleton. Before he can investigate, a five-year-old vanishes from a caravan park by the sea. Evans not only has a murder to solve, but a missing child to find. And the clock is ticking!
BOOK 9: EVAN BLESSED
A hiker has vanished on Mount Snowdon and the search party makes a sinister discovery — a bunker in the woods full of chains and handcuffs. It’s a race against time for Evans and his team to find the women of Llanfair before it’s too late.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Evan Evans is a fit, ambitious young detective who was in training in Swansea when his family was struck by tragedy. Evan escapes to his childhood home in Snowdonia where he becomes a community policeman. But despite the idyllic setting he can’t help getting involved in major crimes. He is broad shouldered, keen on rugby and a pint.
THE SETTING
Llanfair is a charming village high in the beautiful Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. It is peopled by a cast of quirky characters, including the butcher Evans-the-Meat, the dairyman Evans-the-Milk, the postman Evans-the-Post, two warring Methodist ministers, their more aggressively warring wives. The people of Llanfair enjoy a simpler way of life, and uphold local traditions proudly.
Evans returns to his peaceful childhood home of Llanfair, nestled high in the beautiful Welsh mountains. But he is soon called in to investigate the deaths of two hikers on Mount Snowdon. It looks like a tragic mishap, but Evans isn’t convinced.
BOOK 2: EVAN HELP US
Evans just wants a quiet life, but the discovery of two bodies throws the village into turmoil. One death may be an accident, two is definitely murder. Can he get to the bottom of things?
BOOK 3: EVANLY CHOIRS
A world-renowned tenor comes to help with the Eisteddfod music celebrations, but is dead before his first rehearsal. Then the housemaid is struck down in a hit-and-run. Can Constable Evans to find the killer before they strike again?
BOOK 4: EVAN AND ELLE
Evans investigates arson attacks in the village. This time the fire is fatal. A body is found in the ashes — and he was murdered before the fire started.
BOOK 5: EVAN CAN WAIT
Llanfair is turned upside down by the arrival of hot-shot filmmakers from London who are dredging up more than secrets in this peaceful village. Then the body of the director is found in a deep pool of water . . .
BOOK 6: EVANS TO BETSY
It’s springtime in Llanfair and an American has gone missing, then a second. A body is discovered in a cave, drowned in the high tide. Can Evans find the missing student and catch the killer before it’s too late?
BOOK 7: EVAN ONLY KNOWS
Constable Evans is visiting his parents when a woman is found murdered nearby. When a witness falls to her death from her upstairs window, Evans must get to the bottom of things.
BOOK 8: EVAN’S GATE
Evans is digging over the garden when he finds a human skeleton. Before he can investigate, a five-year-old vanishes from a caravan park by the sea. Evans not only has a murder to solve, but a missing child to find. And the clock is ticking!
BOOK 9: EVAN BLESSED
A hiker has vanished on Mount Snowdon and the search party makes a sinister discovery — a bunker in the woods full of chains and handcuffs. It’s a race against time for Evans and his team to find the women of Llanfair before it’s too late.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Evan Evans is a fit, ambitious young detective who was in training in Swansea when his family was struck by tragedy. Evan escapes to his childhood home in Snowdonia where he becomes a community policeman. But despite the idyllic setting he can’t help getting involved in major crimes. He is broad shouldered, keen on rugby and a pint.
THE SETTING
Llanfair is a charming village high in the beautiful Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. It is peopled by a cast of quirky characters, including the butcher Evans-the-Meat, the dairyman Evans-the-Milk, the postman Evans-the-Post, two warring Methodist ministers, their more aggressively warring wives. The people of Llanfair enjoy a simpler way of life, and uphold local traditions proudly.
- GenresCozy Mystery
2256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2023
About the author
Rhys Bowen
130 books10k followersI'm a New York Times bestselling mystery author, winner of both Agatha and Anthony awards for my Molly Murphy mysteries, set in 1902 New York City.
I have recently published four internationally bestselling WWII novels, one of them a #1 Kindle bestseller, and the Tuscan Child selling almost a million copies to date. In Farleigh Field won three major awards and was nominated for an Edgar. My other stand-alone novels are The Victory Garden, about land girls in WWI and Above the Bay of Angels, featuring a young woman who becomes chef for Queen Victoria.
April 2021 will mark the publication of THE VENICE SKETCHBOOK--another sweeping historical novel of love, loss and intrigue.
My books are currently translated into 29 languages and I have fans worldwide.
I also write the Agatha-winning Royal Spyness series, about the British royal family in the 1930s. It's lighter, sexier, funnier, wicked satire. It was voted by readers as best mystery series one year.
I am also known for my Constable Evans books, set in North Wales, and for my award-winning short stories.
I was born and raised in England but currently divide my time between California and Arizona where I go to escape from the harsh California winters
When I am not writing I love to travel, sing, hike, play my Celtic harp.
Series:
* Constable Evan Mystery
* Molly Murphy Mysteries
* Her Royal Spyness Mysteries
Awards:
Agatha Award
◊ Best Novel (2001): Murphy's Law
Reviewer's Choice Award
◊ Historical Mystery (2001): Murphy's Law
I have recently published four internationally bestselling WWII novels, one of them a #1 Kindle bestseller, and the Tuscan Child selling almost a million copies to date. In Farleigh Field won three major awards and was nominated for an Edgar. My other stand-alone novels are The Victory Garden, about land girls in WWI and Above the Bay of Angels, featuring a young woman who becomes chef for Queen Victoria.
April 2021 will mark the publication of THE VENICE SKETCHBOOK--another sweeping historical novel of love, loss and intrigue.
My books are currently translated into 29 languages and I have fans worldwide.
I also write the Agatha-winning Royal Spyness series, about the British royal family in the 1930s. It's lighter, sexier, funnier, wicked satire. It was voted by readers as best mystery series one year.
I am also known for my Constable Evans books, set in North Wales, and for my award-winning short stories.
I was born and raised in England but currently divide my time between California and Arizona where I go to escape from the harsh California winters
When I am not writing I love to travel, sing, hike, play my Celtic harp.
Series:
* Constable Evan Mystery
* Molly Murphy Mysteries
* Her Royal Spyness Mysteries
Awards:
Agatha Award
◊ Best Novel (2001): Murphy's Law
Reviewer's Choice Award
◊ Historical Mystery (2001): Murphy's Law
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April 10, 2025
Stories which were woven into an enjoyable experience
I enjoyed this series of nine books. I liked following Evan and his career in the police force. The characters were well fleshed out and very authentic. Each story added to the insight into the life of a village constable, his friends and colleagues.I loved the mix of drama and humour, which kept me entertained for many hours.
I enjoyed this series of nine books. I liked following Evan and his career in the police force. The characters were well fleshed out and very authentic. Each story added to the insight into the life of a village constable, his friends and colleagues.I loved the mix of drama and humour, which kept me entertained for many hours.
December 3, 2024
Wasn't sure that a small Welsh Village could produce good stories - Wrong thank goodness
As I see by my 'title's I was worried there wouldn't be enough material to produce a good set of stories.
Luckily, the writer, Rhys Bowen, has a better imagination and knowledge of his lovely Welsh areas.
Thoroughly enjoyed the journey taken by the cast of characters in these stories.
As I see by my 'title's I was worried there wouldn't be enough material to produce a good set of stories.
Luckily, the writer, Rhys Bowen, has a better imagination and knowledge of his lovely Welsh areas.
Thoroughly enjoyed the journey taken by the cast of characters in these stories.
July 13, 2023
Nice collection of easy to read books.
First series that I have read based in North Wales. Good exploration of the area allowing the reader to easily understand the areas geography.
A little repetitive but did not spoil the read.
First series that I have read based in North Wales. Good exploration of the area allowing the reader to easily understand the areas geography.
A little repetitive but did not spoil the read.
August 3, 2023
Absolutely brilliant
These books are wonderful,the characters and description of the Welsh counryside are so true to live near where the books are written, so I really enjoyed them I would recommend them to anyone who enjoys police stories .
These books are wonderful,the characters and description of the Welsh counryside are so true to live near where the books are written, so I really enjoyed them I would recommend them to anyone who enjoys police stories .
July 23, 2024
Wonderfully put together. There's humour and drama in these books.
Lovely books. Full of nostalgia and drama. Amusing in parts and very worrying in others. Wonderfully written and put together.
Lovely books. Full of nostalgia and drama. Amusing in parts and very worrying in others. Wonderfully written and put together.
June 24, 2023
I LOVED THE WELSH SERIES HAVE VISITED MANY OF THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES AND WALKED UP SNOWDONIA THE WRITING IS SO ENJOYABLE .
August 7, 2023
Sometimes a bit slow getting going, but each book keeps you guessing till the end would reccomend.
September 27, 2023
What a brilliant storyline I’ve never read any of these books before but I literally got the full set and I wasn’t disappointed hopefully there will be more to come
December 19, 2023
enjoyable, gentle, diverting reading
Comforting and just enough mystery to keep me going. These have seen me through some stressful times recently. I hope you enjoy too.
Comforting and just enough mystery to keep me going. These have seen me through some stressful times recently. I hope you enjoy too.
November 3, 2025
Loved this series.
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