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The Museum Murders
When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little… or no investigation. Why?
The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society's most vulnerable.
Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.
Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.
In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona's brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.
With his meticulous nature and military instincts, Carlos employs every skill at his disposal to bring a killer to justice and expose the dark underpinnings of the conspiracy.
The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. How high does the conspiracy go?
The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society's most vulnerable.
Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.
Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.
In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona's brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.
With his meticulous nature and military instincts, Carlos employs every skill at his disposal to bring a killer to justice and expose the dark underpinnings of the conspiracy.
The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. How high does the conspiracy go?
332 pages, Hardcover
Published October 14, 2023
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About the author
Dawn Brookes
121 books360 followersDawn Brookes is an award winning cosy mystery and crime writer who also writes memoirs and children's books.
She has an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction.
Dawn writes most days and publishes regularly, to keep up to date visit her website.
Rachel Prince Mysteries:
#1 A Cruise to Murder set during a Mediterranean cruise
#2 Deadly Cruise set during a transatlantic crossing to New York.
#3 Killer Cruise set during a Baltic cruise.
#4 Dying to Cruise set during a cruise around Australia and New Zealand.
#5 A Christmas Cruise Murder set on a Canary Island cruise.
#6 Murderous Cruise Habit set on a Caribbean cruise.
#7 Honeymoon Cruise Murder set on a Mediterranean cruise.
#8 A Murder Mystery Cruise set on a cruise to the Norwegian Ffords.
#9 Hazardous Cruise set on a Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise.
#10 Captain's Dinner Cruise Murder
#11 Corporate Cruise Murder set in India.
#12 Treacherous Cruise Flirtation set in Hawaii.
#13 Toxic Cruise Cocktail set on a SE Asia cruise.
#14 Cruise into Darkness
The Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries
#Prequel Novella Death of a Blogger
#1 Murder at the Opera House
#2 Murder in the Highlands
#3 Murder at the Christmas Market
#4 Murder at a Wimbledon Mansion
#5 Murder in a Care Home
#6 Murder at the Regatta
#7 Murder on a Bus Tour
Carlos Jacobi PI
#1 Body in the Woods Award winning novel.
#2 The Bradgate Park Murders
#3 The Museum Murders
Nursing Memoirs
#1 Hurry up Nurse: memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s
#2 Hurry up Nurse 2: London calling
#3 Hurry up Nurse 3: More adventures in the life of a student nurse
Books are available in paperback, hardback, large print, kindle ebook, and audiobook.
Dawn's website can be found at: https://www.dawnbrookespublishing.com
She has an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction.
Dawn writes most days and publishes regularly, to keep up to date visit her website.
Rachel Prince Mysteries:
#1 A Cruise to Murder set during a Mediterranean cruise
#2 Deadly Cruise set during a transatlantic crossing to New York.
#3 Killer Cruise set during a Baltic cruise.
#4 Dying to Cruise set during a cruise around Australia and New Zealand.
#5 A Christmas Cruise Murder set on a Canary Island cruise.
#6 Murderous Cruise Habit set on a Caribbean cruise.
#7 Honeymoon Cruise Murder set on a Mediterranean cruise.
#8 A Murder Mystery Cruise set on a cruise to the Norwegian Ffords.
#9 Hazardous Cruise set on a Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise.
#10 Captain's Dinner Cruise Murder
#11 Corporate Cruise Murder set in India.
#12 Treacherous Cruise Flirtation set in Hawaii.
#13 Toxic Cruise Cocktail set on a SE Asia cruise.
#14 Cruise into Darkness
The Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries
#Prequel Novella Death of a Blogger
#1 Murder at the Opera House
#2 Murder in the Highlands
#3 Murder at the Christmas Market
#4 Murder at a Wimbledon Mansion
#5 Murder in a Care Home
#6 Murder at the Regatta
#7 Murder on a Bus Tour
Carlos Jacobi PI
#1 Body in the Woods Award winning novel.
#2 The Bradgate Park Murders
#3 The Museum Murders
Nursing Memoirs
#1 Hurry up Nurse: memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s
#2 Hurry up Nurse 2: London calling
#3 Hurry up Nurse 3: More adventures in the life of a student nurse
Books are available in paperback, hardback, large print, kindle ebook, and audiobook.
Dawn grew up in Leicester, England and trained as a nurse. She later moved to London to undertake further training in the East End. Dawn worked in the NHS in England for the best part of thirty-nine years and during that time gained a wide range of experience as well as academic and professional qualifications. She also holds an MA in Creative Writing.
Dawn's website can be found at: https://www.dawnbrookespublishing.com
Dawn has written a number of children's books including:
Suki Seal and the Plastic Ring
Gerry the One-Eared Cat
Danny the Caterpillar
Ava & Oliver's Bonfire Night Adventure
Ava & Oliver's Christmas Nativity Adventure
Jesus Feeds a Big Crowd
Jesus Heals a Man on a Stretcher
Dawn founded a literature festival in her locality which aims to engage readers and authors with all things literature.
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October 20, 2023
Why is an homeless woman’s demise not being considered worthy of deep investigation? Carlos along with Lady and newly appointed acting DI Fiona Cook delve into this and discover a lot more underhanded business happening that powers that be are well and truly shoving under the table. All this while in search for answers regarding Nicolae ….This is truly a gripping story that has you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. Well done Dawn another surefire hit ! Great writing style, good groundwork and descriptive
I read an advance copy and my review is voluntary and in my own words
I read an advance copy and my review is voluntary and in my own words
October 21, 2023
We are back in Leicester for the third Carlos Jacobi PI investigation. The prologue begins where a homeless man finds a body of a female in the grounds of a museum in Leicester, not wanting to be involved he telephones 999 to report it. Then hangs up. Carlos receives a phone call from a couple who are worried about there daughter who they have not heard from in 3 weeks. He meets the parents and he begins his investigation. Carlos and Lady, his faithful companion ( a sniffer dog) teams up once again with Fiona. For those who have read any of the Rachel Prince books, Fiona is the complete opposite of Rachel, which to me is great. You do not want the different books to have the same type of character.
Fiona, is now acting DCI. Her boss is Masters and he hates Carlos - they were in the army together. Masters stood Fiona down and said he did not need her. The dead woman was identified as 'homeless' with no next of kin and was cremated almost immediately..
We follow, a long and involved investigation to its conclusion. Fiona is stood down. Masters is in his element as he does not want Carlos near the investigation. Carlos has a hunch that Masters knows more but how can he prove it?
After the conclusion and all have been arrested. There is a lovely epilogue.
This is another brilliant read in a long list of books by this author. I can recommend this book, however I had a problem with how many stars to give. I had given 5*s to the previous 2 books of Carlos, this is the best yet. So I have given it 10*s like supermarkets, they sometimes give double points !
Fiona, is now acting DCI. Her boss is Masters and he hates Carlos - they were in the army together. Masters stood Fiona down and said he did not need her. The dead woman was identified as 'homeless' with no next of kin and was cremated almost immediately..
We follow, a long and involved investigation to its conclusion. Fiona is stood down. Masters is in his element as he does not want Carlos near the investigation. Carlos has a hunch that Masters knows more but how can he prove it?
After the conclusion and all have been arrested. There is a lovely epilogue.
This is another brilliant read in a long list of books by this author. I can recommend this book, however I had a problem with how many stars to give. I had given 5*s to the previous 2 books of Carlos, this is the best yet. So I have given it 10*s like supermarkets, they sometimes give double points !
October 21, 2023
Another great book from this author! Found it hard to put down. Interesting threads, don’t want to give too much away, but it is her best yet. No hesitation in recommending this. Try it, it won’t disappoint.
November 12, 2023
Carlos is asked to investigate a missing scientist and university lecturer. However, it appears that she was found dead and misidentified as a homeless woman. How could this happen? Carlos and his friend Acting DCI Fiona Cook investigate.
November 14, 2024
Clever
This book took us to new highs. All the loose ends were neatly sewn in until something else came along to unthread it again! The ending was totally satisfying and finally (I hope) dealt with some long term crooks. Can't wait to see what the next book brings!
This book took us to new highs. All the loose ends were neatly sewn in until something else came along to unthread it again! The ending was totally satisfying and finally (I hope) dealt with some long term crooks. Can't wait to see what the next book brings!
June 5, 2025
What a fantastic read!! The book had me hooked from page one!
I just couldn’t put the book down!!
I hope there are some more Carlos books on their way!
I just couldn’t put the book down!!
I hope there are some more Carlos books on their way!
December 9, 2025
I’d read the 2 previous books in this series but, for some reason, I hadn’t read this one. It was fast paced, exciting and really enjoyable. I couldn’t put it down until I’d finished it.
October 22, 2023
When the body of a young woman is discovered in a Leicester Museum, detective Carlos Jacobi's missing persons case take a turn towards Murder.
An absorbing plot, great characters and a fun read
An absorbing plot, great characters and a fun read
February 4, 2024
Interesting Storyline Pulls You in
I enjoy Dawn Brookes cozy mysteries, and this was no exception. I know when I pick up one of her books that I need to have ‘a day off’. Once I begin reading I’m lost in the story. I think I need to get a sweatshirt that reads ‘PLEASE DON’T DISTURB! BLAME IT ON DAWN BROOKES’. I found The Museum Murders particularly interesting because the storyline was original. I found it fascinating, and happily recommend to others.
I enjoy Dawn Brookes cozy mysteries, and this was no exception. I know when I pick up one of her books that I need to have ‘a day off’. Once I begin reading I’m lost in the story. I think I need to get a sweatshirt that reads ‘PLEASE DON’T DISTURB! BLAME IT ON DAWN BROOKES’. I found The Museum Murders particularly interesting because the storyline was original. I found it fascinating, and happily recommend to others.
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