Dead Man's Trench: The Norfolk Mysteries, Book 1

by Keith Finney, Peter J. Matthews (Narrator)

When a trench becomes a grave, two unlikely sleuths unearth a killer's secrets.

When an argument turns deadly in the peaceful village of Stanton Parva, the police are quick are quick to declare it an accident. But landowner Anthony Stanton and headteacher Lyn Blackthorn aren’t so easily convinced. With too many suspicious details left unexplained, they decide to take matters into their own hands.

As Ant and Lyn begin their investigation, they uncover old grudges, deep-seated rivalries, and hidden secrets buried within the village. What started as a simple case quickly turns deadly, as the body count rises and the real killer remains in the shadows.

Will Ant and Lyn uncover the murderer’s identity before they become the next victims?

Audible Audio

Published October 23, 2025

Reviews

[Vicki Klemm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite listen. The human interactions and dialog did not ring true.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A shorter story but not too bad.

[Kelly Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay, I like the characters. I will check out book 2 and see what happens.

[Stuart Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

There’s cozy and there’s C O Z Y !!
Afraid this was too much for me, found it boring and predictable 🥱 , couldn’t connect with the characters, and only finished it because I knew it was only 126 pages. I won’t be continuing with the series