Death at Tower Bridge

London Cozy Mysteries #3

by Rachel McLean, Millie Ravensworth

Fresh from solving not one but two murders at London landmarks, tour guide Diana Bakewell is apprehensive when a typo forces her to take two groups on two very different tours. The first group are bridge afficionados, in London to cram in as many bridges as they can cross in Chartwell and Crouch’s vintage Routemaster bus. The second is a group of Bridget Jones fans keen to explore the locations from the book and films. But then as they’re crossing the iconic Tower Bridge, a mysterious death plunges both groups into chaos. How did the victim get onto the top deck of the bus? How did he die, and who killed him? Diana and her fellow tour guide Zaf must solve the msytery while juggling the needs of both groups and keeping the bus cat, Gus, from causing his own brand of chaos. Death at Tower Bridge is a hilarious cozy mystery perfect for fans of MC Beaton, Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 7, 2023

About the author

My name's Rachel McLean and I write stories you can't put down, with characters you'll be rooting for.

I'm best known for my Dorset Crime series, which has sold over a million copies. The first book in that series, The Corfe Castle Murders, won the 2021 Kindle Storyteller Award.

Here's what Clare Balding (the lead judge) had to say about the book:

'I particularly enjoyed the detail of the landscape and the humorous oddities of Dorset life. I enjoyed the richness of the characters, complexity of life for a working mother who is thrown into a new environment and has to prove herself, all over again.'

But The Corfe Castle Murders is by no means my only book. I've published five series and am working on two new ones, all of which connect. You'll find characters from each series in one or more of the other ones, so you (and I) get to follow them as they take on new challenges.

For example:

DCI Lesley Clarke is Zoe's boss in the DI Zoe Finch series and then moves to Dorset where she becomes the star of the Dorset Crime series.
DS Mo Uddin is Zoe's best friend and sidekick, then moves to Scotland for the McBride & Tanner series.
DC Tina Abbott is a key character in the Dorset Crime series and plays an important role in the new Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club series of mysteries which stars her mum, Annie.
Zaf Williams starts off in the DI Zoe Finch series then moves to London and is one of the stars of the London Cosy Mysteries series (along with his colleague Diana and Gus the cat).
Dr Petra McBride appears in no fewer than three series and I'm planning a new series for her in 2026.
And not to be outdone, Zoe Finch has two series in which she stars: the DI Zoe Finch series of 'Deadly' books, and the Cumbria Crime series.
Once you get to know these characters, you'll find plenty of books to keep you entertained. And I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.

You can read a full list of the series and books on my books page. Each series is designed to be read in order but which series you go for first is really up to you.

Reviews

[DAVID TEMPLAR TEMPLAR · Rating 3 out of 5]

Time for Quality not Quantity?

It has been good to encounter Rachel McLean as a new author while being treated for cancer, 5 Chemotherapy &25 Radiotherapy. I really enjoyed The Dorset Detective series in old fashioned parlance a first division series.
I have read 3 London (& will read next) but dare I say these are second division yarns. I fear perhaps pressure to meet Publisher Deadlines have resulted in cutting corners, extra information and descriptions are missing, shame still enjoyed reading but..

[Mrs Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this mystery. It's a great way to be introduced to London. It made me feel like I was having an intimate introduction to a place that still holds a lot interest to me. The characters were extremely well written in my opinion and relevant to today's society. The story is a very good plot and it makes a change to see the main detective character have a good connection with the main protagonist. I was left thinking of one character being the murderer but glad it was explained since I would have accused the wrong person if it was left to me☺️ Well done

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story as I did the previous two in the series. It's a departure from the usual crime stories from this author, but no less engaging.

Diana and Zaf are tour guides in London and are good at their jobs. A mix-up results in two very different groups being part of a tour... Then, of course, a dead body.

I liked the unravelling of the plot, the eccentric characters and the humour.

Well-written and fast-paced.

Recommended.

[Carlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great mystery series by this author, more humour, less gore, but same great writing. Best part of these books, in addition to the mysteries, are the descriptions of the sights in London since Dianna and Zaf are tour guides.

[Xanthi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this on audiobook format.
I think this series is fast becoming a favourite. I found this instalment especially funny and engaging. And we get more insight as to the protagonist’s background history. If you can, listen to the audio version because the narrator is excellent.

[M R B Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little diappointing.

More your guide than crime solving. A bit slow until the last chapter or two. Is the future going to be Zaf in the top flat?

[Bob Hiscocks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another "easy to read" story. Looking forward to the next crime solving tour.

[Nicola Southall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great cosy mystery
Great characters

[Annette O'grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

could not put thhis book down

[Jacqueline freegard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not for me, I just couldn’t connect with the story. I will try to read it again.

[L K Stow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just lovely

Loving this series, I love how the characters are so realistic you'd know them if they walked past you in the street, bring on the next one

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm actually starting to get into this series of books now. Wow it really was a brilliant read.

[Mark Beer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really clever and best in the series so far.

[Ray Bandtock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Death at Tower Bridge

I'm really getting to like these characters. This series is more gentle than Rachel McLean's other series', but no less absorbing.

[Harry Cropper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read.

Another great read with a twist, once more, at the end. A great modern mystery story detailing many of the tourist spots in our great capital city, London.