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Old Guy Music: A gripping, twist-filled mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Lee Child and Tom Hindle.
'A delightful read that will appeal to fans of music, humor, and stories about finding your place in the world. If you're looking for a book that's both funny and heartfelt, look no further' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When Cougar Bill, lead guitarist and founder of the iconic pop group The Cougars, is found hanging from the rafters of his sprawling country home by a curious schoolboy, Detective Chief Inspector Max Bellamy is called in to investigate.
Was it suicide—or something far more sinister? What links Bill’s death to a string of mysterious drownings from years past? And how much does Josie, Bill’s wife and the band’s manager, Eric Irwin, really know?
As Bellamy digs deeper, he finds himself navigating a tangle of suspects, secrets, and those eager to dismiss the death as a suicide. But when threats are made against his wife, MP Louise Bellamy, the case becomes personal — and the stakes turn deadly.
Will Bellamy uncover the truth before it's too late?
When Cougar Bill, lead guitarist and founder of the iconic pop group The Cougars, is found hanging from the rafters of his sprawling country home by a curious schoolboy, Detective Chief Inspector Max Bellamy is called in to investigate.
Was it suicide—or something far more sinister? What links Bill’s death to a string of mysterious drownings from years past? And how much does Josie, Bill’s wife and the band’s manager, Eric Irwin, really know?
As Bellamy digs deeper, he finds himself navigating a tangle of suspects, secrets, and those eager to dismiss the death as a suicide. But when threats are made against his wife, MP Louise Bellamy, the case becomes personal — and the stakes turn deadly.
Will Bellamy uncover the truth before it's too late?
249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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This book has a great title. (I'm an old guy who loves music.) I found some of the characters to be a bit over the top but that didn't detract from the story. The main character is intelligent, thoughtful and you want him to succeed in this police procedure drama. Overall, this is a good, easy read with a satisfying ending.
This book has a great title. (I'm an old guy who loves music.) I found some of the characters to be a bit over the top but that didn't detract from the story. The main character is intelligent, thoughtful and you want him to succeed in this police procedure drama. Overall, this is a good, easy read with a satisfying ending.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to The Book Guild and Netgalley for this eARC.
Bruce Harris delivers a compelling mystery with Old Guy Music, with in the murder (disguised as a suicide) of a former well known musician. The plot deepens as the murder of "Cougar Bill" is revealed to have ties to other killings.
A solid, well-written, enjoyable mystery, I will watch for more books written by this author.
Bruce Harris delivers a compelling mystery with Old Guy Music, with in the murder (disguised as a suicide) of a former well known musician. The plot deepens as the murder of "Cougar Bill" is revealed to have ties to other killings.
A solid, well-written, enjoyable mystery, I will watch for more books written by this author.
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