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The DI Skelgill Series Books 23-25
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"I very rarely give 5 stars to works that aren’t considered literary fiction. This series is 5-star-worthy.
The protagonist, DI Skelgill, is intriguing and engaging beyond the norm. His assistants and his relationships with them are equally compelling.
The mysteries are not easily solved by the reader ahead of time. This makes for avid reading!"
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Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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"I look forward to each and every story of DI Daniel Skelgill."
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2023
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"Some tongue-in-cheek humour and a deadly serious undercurrent."
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2023
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"What a gem I had sitting in my library!!! Needless to say I was quickly addicted to Skelgill, Jones and Leyton.
I strongly recommend this series to fans of mysteries. Bruce Beckham is a quality author. I don't think you will be disappointed."
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
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"Grad hab ich die nächsten Bände gekauft!"
( I just bought the next volume!)
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Reviewed in Germany on January 27, 2023
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"I have long awaited a series of books that can hold your attention and surprise you at every turn … when the answer is finally given you are only too painfully aware that you have been given all the clues but failed to join the dots.
His setting for the books and his descriptive accuracy is amazing. I grew up with the Northern Lakes as my "go-to place" and I can visualize the settings as if I were back in my teens. I can honestly say I would recommend these books to anyone who wants a riveting good yarn set in one of the most beautiful places on God’s earth."
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022
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"I read through all 19 books in a row and can't wait for number 20!
Such descriptive writing, expansive character development, and unexpected twists and turns!
I'm just back from a trip to England and now I want to turn around and head for Cumbria. Delightful, intriguing reading plus I've expanded my vocabulary!"
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
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"If you are lucky enough that this is your 1st Skelgill book; you REALLY won't be seen much at all. There are 18 more of these masterpieces for you to enjoy! Happy Reading!"
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
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"Author Bruce Beckham has created an amazing cast of characters … Beckham’s beautiful description of this area is breathtaking.
This series has my highest recommendation.
"I very rarely give 5 stars to works that aren’t considered literary fiction. This series is 5-star-worthy.
The protagonist, DI Skelgill, is intriguing and engaging beyond the norm. His assistants and his relationships with them are equally compelling.
The mysteries are not easily solved by the reader ahead of time. This makes for avid reading!"
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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"I look forward to each and every story of DI Daniel Skelgill."
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2023
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"Some tongue-in-cheek humour and a deadly serious undercurrent."
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2023
Verified Purchase
"What a gem I had sitting in my library!!! Needless to say I was quickly addicted to Skelgill, Jones and Leyton.
I strongly recommend this series to fans of mysteries. Bruce Beckham is a quality author. I don't think you will be disappointed."
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
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"Grad hab ich die nächsten Bände gekauft!"
( I just bought the next volume!)
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in Germany on January 27, 2023
Verified Purchase
"I have long awaited a series of books that can hold your attention and surprise you at every turn … when the answer is finally given you are only too painfully aware that you have been given all the clues but failed to join the dots.
His setting for the books and his descriptive accuracy is amazing. I grew up with the Northern Lakes as my "go-to place" and I can visualize the settings as if I were back in my teens. I can honestly say I would recommend these books to anyone who wants a riveting good yarn set in one of the most beautiful places on God’s earth."
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022
Verified Purchase
"I read through all 19 books in a row and can't wait for number 20!
Such descriptive writing, expansive character development, and unexpected twists and turns!
I'm just back from a trip to England and now I want to turn around and head for Cumbria. Delightful, intriguing reading plus I've expanded my vocabulary!"
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
Verified Purchase
"If you are lucky enough that this is your 1st Skelgill book; you REALLY won't be seen much at all. There are 18 more of these masterpieces for you to enjoy! Happy Reading!"
☆☆☆☆☆
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
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"Author Bruce Beckham has created an amazing cast of characters … Beckham’s beautiful description of this area is breathtaking.
This series has my highest recommendation.
915 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2025
About the author
Bruce Beckham
217 books465 followersBRUCE BECKHAM brings a lifelong love of the outdoors to the contemporary crime novel. An award-winning, Amazon best-selling writer and member of the UK Society of Authors, he pens fiendish plots, vivid wild scenes and compelling dramas.
His series 'Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates' now extends to 24 standalone murder mysteries and 8 boxsets, and sells across five continents, from Japan and India to Brazil and the United States of America. Over one million copies have been downloaded worldwide.
Murder at Blind Beck (#25) was released in May 2025 and can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK2XQ46Z
You are welcome to contact Bruce directly through the Goodreads message system or via his publisher, at this address: lucius-ebooks@live.com
To sign up for his monthly newsletter please click the website link above, or send a friend request or click 'follow' - to receive updates of free Kindle downloads and Goodreads giveaways.
His series 'Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates' now extends to 24 standalone murder mysteries and 8 boxsets, and sells across five continents, from Japan and India to Brazil and the United States of America. Over one million copies have been downloaded worldwide.
Murder at Blind Beck (#25) was released in May 2025 and can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK2XQ46Z
You are welcome to contact Bruce directly through the Goodreads message system or via his publisher, at this address: lucius-ebooks@live.com
To sign up for his monthly newsletter please click the website link above, or send a friend request or click 'follow' - to receive updates of free Kindle downloads and Goodreads giveaways.
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April 23, 2026
Beckham’s Skegill Books are the Best
I have loved all 25 of the Skegill books I have read. This one was thrilling with history and a hint of a growing opening of Daniel’s heart to Emma and to the mystical
I have loved all 25 of the Skegill books I have read. This one was thrilling with history and a hint of a growing opening of Daniel’s heart to Emma and to the mystical
April 26, 2026
Another Skelgill winner
He's notably quirky but that's his manner. Multiple digressions don't overly slow the stories & there's lots of fun nature facts in each book. I always look forward to the next episode like meeting up with an old friend
He's notably quirky but that's his manner. Multiple digressions don't overly slow the stories & there's lots of fun nature facts in each book. I always look forward to the next episode like meeting up with an old friend
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews