Mord an einem Toten

Mydworth Mysteries #17

by Matthew Costello, Neil Richards, Julia von Tettenborn (Narrator)

Als in einer dunklen Seitengasse von Mydworth die Leiche eines Mannes gefunden wird, steht die Polizei vor einem Rätsel: Das Opfer ist der ehemalige Lokführer Len Skinner, der vor Monaten bei einem tragischen Zugunglück ums Leben kam. Seine verängstigte Witwe bittet Kat und Harry um Hilfe. Doch schon bald wird klar, dass der Fall komplizierter ist als gedacht ... Denn um den Mörder zu finden, müssen sie nicht nur Skinners Tod, sondern auch ein weiteres Verbrechen aufklären.

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Historical, Cozy Mystery, Murder Mystery, Historical Mystery, Crime

4 pages, Audiobook

Published March 1, 2025

Reviews

[Laur · Rating 3 out of 5]

A man presumed dead with no possibility of survival in a fiery train crash is found dead AGAIN months later. How can that be?

The widow enlists the help of the Mydworth’s to investigate. Could there be a cover-up of immense proportions? What truth is to be discovered?

[Grandma Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars!

False Witness is Book 17 in the Mydworth Mysteries series, but it worked beautifully as a standalone. Kat and Harry are a delightful married couple who clearly enjoy one another. I loved their affectionate banter, their teamwork while investigating, and the warmth of their relationship. Little details—such as Kat introducing Harry to Heinz ketchup—added welcome humor, while Kat’s humility and down-to-earth personality made her especially likable.

The mystery begins when a man found murdered in an alley is identified as Len Skinner, a train engineer presumed dead after a horrific crash six months earlier. His appearance has changed considerably, and his frightened widow turns to Kat and Harry for help. The investigation is filled with convincing suspects and red herrings, and I never came close to identifying the murderer. The reveal shocked me, but when I looked back, the solution was completely logical and satisfying.

I normally avoid shorter books because they tend to leave me feeling that something is missing. False Witness was a wonderful exception. It drew me in from its opening sentences, led me on a merry chase, and felt completely developed despite its shorter length. The story balanced the investigation with Kat and Harry’s personal lives perfectly, and the overall atmosphere remained lighthearted and cozy without making the mystery feel unimportant. The murders were not described in a gory manner.

I listened to the audiobook through Hoopla, and Nathaniel Parker’s narration was excellent. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys cozy historical mysteries, clever investigations, happily married sleuthing couples, or a refreshing shorter book that works beautifully as a palate cleanser between longer reads. I would not change anything about it, and I can hardly wait to return to Book 1 and listen to the entire series in order.

[Milen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐

[Annabelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Mydworth Mystries Series has become a go-to cozy book series for me. I enjoy some instalments more or less but it's still always a fun time to spend unravelling a crime with Lord & Lady Mydworth.

[Kim Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reading

Another enjoyable read from Costello and Richards. They do write some really good short stories. Their Cherringham and Mydworth mysteries are different yet the same. If you were to use a food equivalent it would be like something having the same flavour, but a different taste!

[Bells Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always quick and fun, number 17 has an interesting plot as a presumed dead man is found dead again. How did the man survive an unsurvivable accident? Winter time and icy streets put Lady Cat’s driving skills to the test and her husband Lord Harry are investigating the two deaths on behalf of his widow. As always read by the sublime Nathaniel Parker.

[Maryly Skallos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast-paced mystery with twists and turns

This story has great movement with murder, weather conditions, lying, and trains. Every chapter had new twists and turns that kept me reading into the night.

[Paula Strickland · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the stories, I wish they were longer, developing the story and characters more. I anticipate each release and hate for the story to be finished in a few hours.

[Peter Griffin, · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slightly disappointed with this offering, very short and not very detailed, might be a case of fulfilling their quota

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun Mydworth Mystery!

[Kaija · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lukijana Nathaniel Parker.
Juonikuvio oli kekseliäs. Menin välillä sekaisinkin siitä, mutta kyllähän tämä oli viihdyttävä.

[Caren · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars these are always fun to listen to

[Jayne]

Audiobook

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good to get back to Midworth for another mystery. This was another good episode. These are short and good to fit in when you need a quick story rather than committing to a longer novel.

[Chetana · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

A great addition to the series. I am loving the look into the 20's in this book. This briefly touches on how trains affected a lot of things at the start of the 20th century and also how worker exploitation hasn't really changed much over the years.

[S · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

3.5

[Malin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Som tidigare delar innehåller denna spänning, humor och de suveränt trevliga sir Harry och hans fru Kat.
Och Nathaniel Parkers underbara röst. 😍