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The Proofreader: An Inspector Harcourt Mystery Book 1
A village haunted by old ghosts, and a detective with ghosts of his own.
In the spring of 2017, DI Harcourt is called to the village of Castle Upton to investigate the death of Andrew Patch, only to find eerie traces of an unsolved crime from 40 years earlier.
The more he digs, the more personal the case becomes, as the village’s secrets entangle with his own unresolved past.
With his boss - Superintendent Hunter-Wright - embroiled in a mystery of his own, can an unlikely ally help Harcourt untangle the truth before another tragedy strikes?
Who holds the final piece of the puzzle, and why are they staying silent?
Introducing the first in a gripping new crime series set against the shifting landscape of rural Worcestershire. DI Harcourt, a detective with a passion for history and a past that refuses to let go, finds himself unravelling mysteries that strike far too close to home. But he’s not the only one with secrets - his hard-nosed superior, Detective Superintendent Rupert Hunter-Wright - has his own hidden puzzle to solve.
As crime collides with personal history, this character-driven series will keep you questioning where the past ends and the present begins.
In the spring of 2017, DI Harcourt is called to the village of Castle Upton to investigate the death of Andrew Patch, only to find eerie traces of an unsolved crime from 40 years earlier.
The more he digs, the more personal the case becomes, as the village’s secrets entangle with his own unresolved past.
With his boss - Superintendent Hunter-Wright - embroiled in a mystery of his own, can an unlikely ally help Harcourt untangle the truth before another tragedy strikes?
Who holds the final piece of the puzzle, and why are they staying silent?
Introducing the first in a gripping new crime series set against the shifting landscape of rural Worcestershire. DI Harcourt, a detective with a passion for history and a past that refuses to let go, finds himself unravelling mysteries that strike far too close to home. But he’s not the only one with secrets - his hard-nosed superior, Detective Superintendent Rupert Hunter-Wright - has his own hidden puzzle to solve.
As crime collides with personal history, this character-driven series will keep you questioning where the past ends and the present begins.
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2024
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December 31, 2024
Living in Worcestershire I read about this author and his books and put Number 1 on my Christmas list. Santa didn't disappoint but the book sadly did.
Although I loved reading about the locations that were all very familiar to me and quite liked the plot I don't feel it held my attention as well as it should have done. I struggled to differentiate between some of the characters, none of which were that interesting either.
I probably would not read another by this author
Although I loved reading about the locations that were all very familiar to me and quite liked the plot I don't feel it held my attention as well as it should have done. I struggled to differentiate between some of the characters, none of which were that interesting either.
I probably would not read another by this author
May 6, 2026
This book pulls you in with its eerie atmosphere and refuses to let go. The blend of past and present is done so well, and the deeper Harcourt digs, the more intense it becomes. A brilliant start to a series.
May 6, 2026
Every chapter reveals something new, and nothing is as simple as it seems. The tension builds steadily, and the connection between the old crime and the present is handled brilliantly. A truly compelling read.
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