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Cherringham #50
Carnival of Lies
Cherringham - The 50th Mystery
It's Carnival week, and Cherringham is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the King granting the town its charter. But it soon becomes clear that someone is trying to disrupt the festivities - and when the priceless charter itself is stolen, Jack and Sarah are asked by the Carnival Committee to investigate. Caught up in a web of dangerous lies, they must uncover ancient secrets about the town itself to solve the mystery.
Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby.
Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US) have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the two best-selling mystery series Cherringham and Mydworth Mysteries.
The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.
It's Carnival week, and Cherringham is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the King granting the town its charter. But it soon becomes clear that someone is trying to disrupt the festivities - and when the priceless charter itself is stolen, Jack and Sarah are asked by the Carnival Committee to investigate. Caught up in a web of dangerous lies, they must uncover ancient secrets about the town itself to solve the mystery.
Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby.
Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US) have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the two best-selling mystery series Cherringham and Mydworth Mysteries.
The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.
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Published June 1, 2026
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April 12, 2026
Another awesome story in the Cherringham series. Love these books! Read and re-read all 50!
July 14, 2026
another fabulous book
I love all these books from number 1 to number 50. Excellent reads. I hope they keep on writing. Thank you.
I love all these books from number 1 to number 50. Excellent reads. I hope they keep on writing. Thank you.
April 1, 2026
On yes!
I love these books! They are just such fun. Keep them coming please guys. I'm not sure what I would do without them. Re-read them I suppose. After all 50 is quite a few to go at.
I love these books! They are just such fun. Keep them coming please guys. I'm not sure what I would do without them. Re-read them I suppose. After all 50 is quite a few to go at.
April 5, 2026
A little disappointed this time, I usually am some way into a story before I can work out 'whodunnit' but this time I knew quite early on. I don't know who proof reads these stories but at the beginning of chapter 11 Daniel is referred to as David. A bit sloppy. The story line is good and I always enjoy the interaction between Jack and Sarah. Hope we get another book soon.
April 7, 2026
Cherrigham Carnival of Lies
A very good book exciting at times. I will recommend this book to my friends. I look forward to the next book in the series. I give this book 5stars.
A very good book exciting at times. I will recommend this book to my friends. I look forward to the next book in the series. I give this book 5stars.
June 7, 2026
Lukijana mahtava Neil Dudgeon.
Tämä sarja on todellinen hyvän mielen sarja. Tunnelmallisessa kylässä Sarah ja Jack ratkovat rikoksia. Tämä ei ehkä ollut sarjan parhaimmistoa itselleni, mutta silti viihdyttävä.
Tämä sarja on todellinen hyvän mielen sarja. Tunnelmallisessa kylässä Sarah ja Jack ratkovat rikoksia. Tämä ei ehkä ollut sarjan parhaimmistoa itselleni, mutta silti viihdyttävä.
June 10, 2026
Adorable as always. These cozy mysteries are perfect when you want to read something but don't want to have to concentrate too hard
June 13, 2026
After 50 stories these continue to be a wholesome mystery series that is a delightful listening break. And the reader on Audible is fantastic!
June 16, 2026
3.5 stars These are fun light short mysteries
July 1, 2026
The Cherringham Series is nothing super special, but it never disappoints me
June 14, 2026
I obviously enjoy this series since I have read or listened to all 50 installments! This one was no exception and had the added fun of celebrating the 50th novella by having a celebration themed plot. Jack and Sarah are so fun to follow. They are tracking down the town charter which means thetask was very important even in absence of a typical murder. I will always continue with this series to see what situations the characters get into in the future!
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