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Alex Duggins Mystery #1-6
The Complete Cotswolds Murder Mysteries Books 1-6
IN THIS SIX-BOOK BOX
BOOK 1: FOLLY
Alex is starting again, buying a pub in tiny Folly-on-Weir. But on a walk in the hills, she stumbles across a corpse. Alex finds herself top of the list of suspects for his murder. Can she clear her name before the real killer strikes again?
BOOK 2: OUT COMES THE EVIL
A body is discovered in the well of a ruined manor. The victim was a widow who had lived quietly in Folly for the past ten years. Rumours abound about the men in her life. Alex is drawn into the investigation and a ruthless killer who has decided she knows too much.
BOOK 3: MELODY OF MURDER
Alex hears singing and finds herself drawn to the church. Suddenly the singing stops with a loud crash. Alex races in to find a girl sprawled on the floor, already dead. A sly and perverted killer is on the loose in the village. Can Alex stop them?
BOOK 4: LIES THAT BIND
When young Kyle stumbles on a body dumped in the woods, Alex is determined not to get involved. But Kyle helps out at her friend’s vet clinic. To protect him, Alex withholds information from the a misstep that will have consequences.
BOOK 5: WHISPER THE DEAD
Would someone kill to stop the village being blighted by new homes? At a construction site, Alex is confronted by a trailer on fire. What the firemen find inside is far worse . . . Alex is drawn into a major murder case that reaches right to the heart of the community.
BOOK 6: TRAP LANE
Alex has always trusted Hugh, her bar manager. Until two women from his past turn up and he can barely contain his fury. When a body is found in a pond near his home, Hugh becomes the prime suspect.
BOOK 1: FOLLY
Alex is starting again, buying a pub in tiny Folly-on-Weir. But on a walk in the hills, she stumbles across a corpse. Alex finds herself top of the list of suspects for his murder. Can she clear her name before the real killer strikes again?
BOOK 2: OUT COMES THE EVIL
A body is discovered in the well of a ruined manor. The victim was a widow who had lived quietly in Folly for the past ten years. Rumours abound about the men in her life. Alex is drawn into the investigation and a ruthless killer who has decided she knows too much.
BOOK 3: MELODY OF MURDER
Alex hears singing and finds herself drawn to the church. Suddenly the singing stops with a loud crash. Alex races in to find a girl sprawled on the floor, already dead. A sly and perverted killer is on the loose in the village. Can Alex stop them?
BOOK 4: LIES THAT BIND
When young Kyle stumbles on a body dumped in the woods, Alex is determined not to get involved. But Kyle helps out at her friend’s vet clinic. To protect him, Alex withholds information from the a misstep that will have consequences.
BOOK 5: WHISPER THE DEAD
Would someone kill to stop the village being blighted by new homes? At a construction site, Alex is confronted by a trailer on fire. What the firemen find inside is far worse . . . Alex is drawn into a major murder case that reaches right to the heart of the community.
BOOK 6: TRAP LANE
Alex has always trusted Hugh, her bar manager. Until two women from his past turn up and he can barely contain his fury. When a body is found in a pond near his home, Hugh becomes the prime suspect.
- GenresCozy MysteryFiction
1703 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2023
588 people are currently reading
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About the author
Stella Cameron
106 books420 followersStella Cameron is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. With over fourteen million copies of her books in print, Cameron is now turning her pen to mysteries and independently publishing COLD, Introducing Alex Duggins. She draws on her English background for this new, already critically acclaimed mystery series. Atmospheric, deeply character and relationship driven, COLD reveals the power of old secrets to twist the present. Cameron’s reputation for using her backgrounds to add tension and allure to her stories is heightened again.
Cameron is the recipient of the Pacific Northwest Achievement Award for distinguished professional achievement and for enhancing the stature of the Northwest Literary community. She lives in Washington with her husband Jerry, her Papillon Millie, black cat Zipper, and a cheeky little tabby named Jack.
Cameron is the recipient of the Pacific Northwest Achievement Award for distinguished professional achievement and for enhancing the stature of the Northwest Literary community. She lives in Washington with her husband Jerry, her Papillon Millie, black cat Zipper, and a cheeky little tabby named Jack.
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September 19, 2025
I read the first two books. And just did not like the characters at all. Disappointing if I'm being honest
June 24, 2023
The Complete Cotswolds Murder MysteriesBooks 1-6
I have spent most of the last week reading this wonderfully well written and very complicated books. I have enjoyed them so much. The characters are so unbelievable sometimes comical and very often hilarious but so right in their assumptions and their ways of dealing with the outcomes are just so good. The few main charters in the village are so caring and inquisitive, all animal lovers bringing their furry friends to the pub. Wish I lived in this village 😊😊
I have spent most of the last week reading this wonderfully well written and very complicated books. I have enjoyed them so much. The characters are so unbelievable sometimes comical and very often hilarious but so right in their assumptions and their ways of dealing with the outcomes are just so good. The few main charters in the village are so caring and inquisitive, all animal lovers bringing their furry friends to the pub. Wish I lived in this village 😊😊
February 24, 2024
All books are well written. I read all of them on Kindle Unlimited (thank you Stella for making that available). Although sometimes slightly far-fetched for 'true life' it was enjoyable to read the characters, especially as things developed between the main characters and others. The books are set in the Cotswold part of Great Britain with a slight 'Midsomer Murder' theme about them. Some of the characters' names seemed slightly out of place and, to my mind, not quite English enough. I did enjoy reading the six book set.
July 14, 2023
Gripping tales with twists and turns as we get to know the people in this small town, as well as the two police who come to try to solve the puzzles. In book one, I liked Alex and was interested to see how life would work out for her as she returned to a childhood locale. By book six I was appalled at how she was falling apart emotionally and maybe psychically. She blabbed secrets out loud to inappropriate recipients yet kept secrets from her best friend Tony. I finished the 6 stories because I wanted to find out what happens, but book 6 left way too many things up in the air.
July 12, 2023
Love Alex or hate her, she is nothing if not entertaining
These books are a great read. As far fetched as you wish a story to be. Making a wonderful read and wondering what trouble Alex will get into for the next story.
Since she moved back home, after her divorce, there has been murder galore. Black widow or what?
These books are a great read. As far fetched as you wish a story to be. Making a wonderful read and wondering what trouble Alex will get into for the next story.
Since she moved back home, after her divorce, there has been murder galore. Black widow or what?
November 24, 2023
A1 mystery
This set of books is well worth reading. They are so well written that you are never right in who you think did it. Characters are very well written, and you can almost visually see them
Each book you learn a little more about them. Wish there were more books about this group written. 6 is definitely not enough
This set of books is well worth reading. They are so well written that you are never right in who you think did it. Characters are very well written, and you can almost visually see them
Each book you learn a little more about them. Wish there were more books about this group written. 6 is definitely not enough
December 15, 2023
Great Series -Until the final book
Enjoy books 1-5 and skip 6
Enjoyable characters human, feline and canine and a variety of mayhem allow readers to experience village and pub life in the Cotswolds over the course of several seasons.
Book 6 goes over the top and has an abrupt and deeply unsatisfying ending. It’ll ruin the series for you so skip it.
Enjoy books 1-5 and skip 6
Enjoyable characters human, feline and canine and a variety of mayhem allow readers to experience village and pub life in the Cotswolds over the course of several seasons.
Book 6 goes over the top and has an abrupt and deeply unsatisfying ending. It’ll ruin the series for you so skip it.
March 9, 2024
Complex and compelling
I liked all six books. The characters were well developed and captivating. The story lines were completely developed and all engrossing. Alex and Tony are believable, at times irritating, and always totally immersed in their adventures.
I liked all six books. The characters were well developed and captivating. The story lines were completely developed and all engrossing. Alex and Tony are believable, at times irritating, and always totally immersed in their adventures.
October 25, 2023
Stopped reading it because of "bad language" and "dirty talk about sex."
January 31, 2024
First two books were very good. The third became very repetitive and predictable making the story line somewhat dissapointing.
May 8, 2024
Good detailed series
Good plotted stories I think that the writer is an American.
A lot of research was obvious in the backgrounds
Good plotted stories I think that the writer is an American.
A lot of research was obvious in the backgrounds
August 13, 2024
Village murders.
I enjoyed the first three books but found the following ones hard to get to grips with. There was a lot of information bouncing around and I was getting confused!
I enjoyed the first three books but found the following ones hard to get to grips with. There was a lot of information bouncing around and I was getting confused!
August 28, 2024
Finished all six books, can't wait for the seventh!!
September 10, 2025
Great books
Did not want them to finish,could not put them down thank you, they where gret story's and I want more
Did not want them to finish,could not put them down thank you, they where gret story's and I want more
January 27, 2026
If you enjoy mysteries, and ones that have many of the same characters, then this series is just what you need.
The author has the ability to paint a detailed picture with her words that lets you visualize the scene as it happens.
The author has the ability to paint a detailed picture with her words that lets you visualize the scene as it happens.
January 17, 2024
Great
Could hardly put the book down. But some stories left you hanging. Need more explanation of what happened to the characters.
Could hardly put the book down. But some stories left you hanging. Need more explanation of what happened to the characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2024
Not my cuppa..
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