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DI Skelgill Investigates #8
Murder in the Woods
A STAND-ALONE MURDER MYSTERY, #8 IN THE SERIES. MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL... “MAD, BAD AND JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY.”
WHEN A DOG WALKER discovers a decaying corpse in Harterhow Woods it is surely just a matter of time before the police will close in upon the murderer. But despite a nationwide appeal the distinctive remains defy identification.
Skelgill believes he knows the perpetrator – but his team have other ideas. As they unearth contradictory clues Skelgill becomes impatient – an arrest is made. But when the victim is finally named a new prime suspect emerges.
Skelgill is determined to prevail – but the facts don’t fit his gut feel. And yet, as they search for a vital witness it dawns on him that there may be not one but two killers at large. And one of them may be compelled to strike again.
WHEN A DOG WALKER discovers a decaying corpse in Harterhow Woods it is surely just a matter of time before the police will close in upon the murderer. But despite a nationwide appeal the distinctive remains defy identification.
Skelgill believes he knows the perpetrator – but his team have other ideas. As they unearth contradictory clues Skelgill becomes impatient – an arrest is made. But when the victim is finally named a new prime suspect emerges.
Skelgill is determined to prevail – but the facts don’t fit his gut feel. And yet, as they search for a vital witness it dawns on him that there may be not one but two killers at large. And one of them may be compelled to strike again.
254 pages, ebook
First published January 6, 2017
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Bruce Beckham
85 books460 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.
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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
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April 14, 2021
This eighth Skelgill entry is in contention for my favorite thus far or at least a very close second. Who would think a peaceful woodland park rarely visited would be the setting for more than one burial of human remains. The team has a lot to deal with beyond identifying murder victims including the investigation of some devious and yes, devilish nearby residents. Dogs add a piquant touch to the recipe and help to keep our Skelgill on even keel when deprived of his favorite pastime, fishing.
Truly, Jones and Skelgill are up against some difficult challenges while Leyton's are more family oriented. Happy ending with the criminals where they should be, locked up. Big smiles all round,
Truly, Jones and Skelgill are up against some difficult challenges while Leyton's are more family oriented. Happy ending with the criminals where they should be, locked up. Big smiles all round,
July 1, 2018
I won this book in a first reads giveaway. I had never read any of the Inspector Skelgill mysteries before, but I look forward to reading more of them. Just when I thought I knew who the killer was more suspects came up, making me wonder if I was wrong. So the ending surprised me a little. I think that I would like to read these books in order. I know they are stand alone mysteries, but I like to see characters evolve. So I will be looking for # 1.
January 7, 2024
Skelgill is loafing around a nature preserve with DS Jones, when a body is found by a dog. There's a lot going on in this almost deserted preserve, and Skelgill and the gang have to identify the body, and solve the murder, but they seem stymied at every turn. The press gets on the scent.
A bit confusing at times, but still a good mystery.
A bit confusing at times, but still a good mystery.
June 10, 2021
This is the 8th in the series and continues in the same manner as the previous books.
If you are a Skelgill fan you will know that you are going to like it. If not then you shouldn't read this, even though it is billed as a 'stand alone'. Start at number 1, Murder in Adland and watch the interplay between the characters build up.
I do have a problem with this story however.
In Chapter 8 an impulsive act from Skelgill brought no reaction nor even a mention from DS Jones. Although the reason for it became clear at the end, I felt it amiss that nothing was said at the time or just after. Unusually for me , when I had finished the book. I went back to Chapter 8 and read the passage again to see if I had missed something. I hadnt. If it wasn't that I had read it on an ereader, I would have imagined that I had turned two pages over at once.
If you are a Skelgill fan you will know that you are going to like it. If not then you shouldn't read this, even though it is billed as a 'stand alone'. Start at number 1, Murder in Adland and watch the interplay between the characters build up.
I do have a problem with this story however.
In Chapter 8 an impulsive act from Skelgill brought no reaction nor even a mention from DS Jones. Although the reason for it became clear at the end, I felt it amiss that nothing was said at the time or just after. Unusually for me , when I had finished the book. I went back to Chapter 8 and read the passage again to see if I had missed something. I hadnt. If it wasn't that I had read it on an ereader, I would have imagined that I had turned two pages over at once.
February 12, 2017
I saved this book for a while, and took my time reading it to savour the most recent Skelgill mystery.
It was just as good as the rest of the series, if not more so! Fascinating mystery (or two!) and the antics of Skelgill and his interactions with his two Detective Sergeants were as entertaining as ever!
The only disappointment for me is waiting for the next book to come out in July!
Highly recommend this series!
It was just as good as the rest of the series, if not more so! Fascinating mystery (or two!) and the antics of Skelgill and his interactions with his two Detective Sergeants were as entertaining as ever!
The only disappointment for me is waiting for the next book to come out in July!
Highly recommend this series!
March 23, 2025
A dog walker comes across a body which is difficult to identify. Jones and curmudgeonly DI Skelgill learn the identity through a reconstruction technique, and must then figure out who killed the woman, who was thought to be a traveler. There are a few suspects locally and of course all claim no knowledge of the deceased, but when another body is found, the investigation heats up.
March 8, 2017
I received this books as a First Reads giveaway. I hadn't read any books by this author before - this is the eighth in the series - they are all stand alones although with the same detective character. The book is set in the Lake District and some of the passages in it are descriptive of this, but not excessively so. Inspector Skelgill has an interesting and distinctive style (without falling into heavy drinking/difficult backstory clichés)and the book is well paced. I would be happy to read another of these.
September 21, 2018
( Format : Audiobook )
"Ring of roses."
A very British crime thriller. In the rough countryside of the Lake District, a dog walked finds the grave of a dead woman and DI Skelgill, picnicking close by, is first on the scene. He and his team first have to identify the body then track her movements to try to identify the killer. But the job becomes complicated as, increasingly, New possibilities seem to be uncovered.
This is a classic who-dum-it with clues along the way for the reader to try to solve the case first. It certainly isn't easy, with numerous characters and unexpected twists. DO Skelgill himself is an irascible man who relies as much on but instinct as evidence, usually, but this time it seems to be playing him false. The rest of his team are also slightly quirky, but nothing compared to the other protagonists. The author writes of the beauty of the area, sometimes using local patois in conversation, and he's also find of occasional illiteration, such as, 'moist mouldy smell of mulch,' which adds to the fun.
Murder in the Woods is an enjoyable murder mystery, very location dependent, and well narrated by Nicholas Camm, whose use of accents in voicing the various characters is superb. Be aware, however, that this sometimes makes what they say difficult to understand, especially for anyone who doesn't know the area. Overall, though, an excellent performance and enjoyable listen.
My thanks to the rights holder of Murder in the Woods for freely gifting me a complimentary copy, at my request, via Audiobook Boom. It was refreshingly different and I very much enjoyed the people interactions, so staid and old fashioned in many ways, as well as the odd thought processes of the DI as his sergeant conducts the more regular police procedure. I will be looking back now for early books in this series. Good fun, good read, recommended.
"Ring of roses."
A very British crime thriller. In the rough countryside of the Lake District, a dog walked finds the grave of a dead woman and DI Skelgill, picnicking close by, is first on the scene. He and his team first have to identify the body then track her movements to try to identify the killer. But the job becomes complicated as, increasingly, New possibilities seem to be uncovered.
This is a classic who-dum-it with clues along the way for the reader to try to solve the case first. It certainly isn't easy, with numerous characters and unexpected twists. DO Skelgill himself is an irascible man who relies as much on but instinct as evidence, usually, but this time it seems to be playing him false. The rest of his team are also slightly quirky, but nothing compared to the other protagonists. The author writes of the beauty of the area, sometimes using local patois in conversation, and he's also find of occasional illiteration, such as, 'moist mouldy smell of mulch,' which adds to the fun.
Murder in the Woods is an enjoyable murder mystery, very location dependent, and well narrated by Nicholas Camm, whose use of accents in voicing the various characters is superb. Be aware, however, that this sometimes makes what they say difficult to understand, especially for anyone who doesn't know the area. Overall, though, an excellent performance and enjoyable listen.
My thanks to the rights holder of Murder in the Woods for freely gifting me a complimentary copy, at my request, via Audiobook Boom. It was refreshingly different and I very much enjoyed the people interactions, so staid and old fashioned in many ways, as well as the odd thought processes of the DI as his sergeant conducts the more regular police procedure. I will be looking back now for early books in this series. Good fun, good read, recommended.
August 2, 2019
This was my third Inspector Skelgill murder mystery and I think I enjoyed it even more than the first two I read, although that may just be that, having only finished it last night, the story is more fresh in my memory.
The fast-paced action takes place between England's Lake District in Cumbria and Liverpool and has a sprinkling of local dialect as well as Cockney rhyming slang from one of Skelgill's subordinates, DS Leyton. Leyton is a transplant from 'The Smoke' as he refers to his former home, London.
Skelgill himself uses the Cumbrian dialect when he interacts with the older local residents as he has been brought up in the area. The dialect adds to the local flavour and I liked the fact that the glossary is given at the beginning of the book! The author uses Skelgill to explain the terms for us when he interprets for his two subordinates, the above mentioned Leyton who is a bit of a plodder and DS Jones, a very clever young woman who uses her skills on the computer to move the investigation along. She is quite intuitive as well and Skelgill gives her the bulk of the credit when they finally solve the murder.
When a body is found by a dog scrabbling around in a shallow grave, it is the shriek of the owner that alerts Skelgill and Jones to come and investigate. Before they can even begin to investigate they have to find out the body's identity before getting on with finding out 'whodunit'. Then the potential suspects all have their own reasons for being evasive.
Even though I particularly like books about Northern England, I believe that this will appeal to all who love a good detective mystery.
The fast-paced action takes place between England's Lake District in Cumbria and Liverpool and has a sprinkling of local dialect as well as Cockney rhyming slang from one of Skelgill's subordinates, DS Leyton. Leyton is a transplant from 'The Smoke' as he refers to his former home, London.
Skelgill himself uses the Cumbrian dialect when he interacts with the older local residents as he has been brought up in the area. The dialect adds to the local flavour and I liked the fact that the glossary is given at the beginning of the book! The author uses Skelgill to explain the terms for us when he interprets for his two subordinates, the above mentioned Leyton who is a bit of a plodder and DS Jones, a very clever young woman who uses her skills on the computer to move the investigation along. She is quite intuitive as well and Skelgill gives her the bulk of the credit when they finally solve the murder.
When a body is found by a dog scrabbling around in a shallow grave, it is the shriek of the owner that alerts Skelgill and Jones to come and investigate. Before they can even begin to investigate they have to find out the body's identity before getting on with finding out 'whodunit'. Then the potential suspects all have their own reasons for being evasive.
Even though I particularly like books about Northern England, I believe that this will appeal to all who love a good detective mystery.
May 6, 2019
Cumbria PD. DS Emma Jones, DI Skelgill (aka Guv), & DS Leyton were discussing their newest murder case.
Harterhow Woods Local Nature Reserve. The murdered victim female, middle age ran a B&B in Keswick.
Dr. Herdwick was examining the deceased’s corpse.
DI Skelgill (Cumbria CID) went to interview Mr. Marvin Morgan (50+, avid bird watcher).
Miriam “Rose” O’Donoghue (Irish Travellers’ Association curators) is the deceased’s name.
Will the murder mystery get solved & someone brought to justice?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A tweak of Sir Conan Doyle or Sherlock Holmes. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
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Tony Parsons (Washburn; MSW)
Harterhow Woods Local Nature Reserve. The murdered victim female, middle age ran a B&B in Keswick.
Dr. Herdwick was examining the deceased’s corpse.
DI Skelgill (Cumbria CID) went to interview Mr. Marvin Morgan (50+, avid bird watcher).
Miriam “Rose” O’Donoghue (Irish Travellers’ Association curators) is the deceased’s name.
Will the murder mystery get solved & someone brought to justice?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A tweak of Sir Conan Doyle or Sherlock Holmes. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; BookGorilla; BookSends; LisaatManybooks; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons (Washburn; MSW)
August 30, 2017
On a walk, a curious fox terrier discovers the remains of a body and at the sight of the skull, his owner begins screaming. One wouldn't think that anyone would hear her screams in such a remote area but not far away DI Skelgill and DS Jones are having a picnic. They quickly respond to the scene and call in the troops to begin the investigation. The first problem is identifying the remains. All they really know is that the body is female, was cut into pieces before burial, has extensive dental work, and wears four rings. Not a lot to go on so the first efforts focus on the dog walker and the locals living around the area comprising a cast of odd characters who ruffle Skelgill's feathers in every direction. It's a strange case, made more complicated by the fact that Skelgill has one set of ideas while Leyton and Jones have another.
Another fun jaunt with DI Skelgill across the wild beauty of the Lake District.
Another fun jaunt with DI Skelgill across the wild beauty of the Lake District.
June 15, 2018
I received Murder in the Woods as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
Inspector Skelgill and his subordinates DS Jones and DS Leyton are assigned to investigate the discovery of a woman's decomposing corpse in the dense, sparsely populated Harterhow Woods. Just who the woman is, and who murdered her, stymies the detectives, who are suspicious of the area's mysterious residents, but as the investigation continues, new suspects begin to emerge.
I really enjoyed the understated dynamics of the story, both in terms of character and plot. There were no crazy twists or turns, or super-eccentric characters, which I appreciated. Skelgill was a well-rounded lead, gruff with a touch of softness It was low-key and really set a quiet, somber tone--which, as a murder mystery, was appropriate. Would definitely like to read more from this series.
Inspector Skelgill and his subordinates DS Jones and DS Leyton are assigned to investigate the discovery of a woman's decomposing corpse in the dense, sparsely populated Harterhow Woods. Just who the woman is, and who murdered her, stymies the detectives, who are suspicious of the area's mysterious residents, but as the investigation continues, new suspects begin to emerge.
I really enjoyed the understated dynamics of the story, both in terms of character and plot. There were no crazy twists or turns, or super-eccentric characters, which I appreciated. Skelgill was a well-rounded lead, gruff with a touch of softness It was low-key and really set a quiet, somber tone--which, as a murder mystery, was appropriate. Would definitely like to read more from this series.
February 15, 2022
That Was A Lovely One!
While of course the main detectives are consistently included, each of Beckham's books is quite unique. Perhaps that is why he calls them stand alone. 😁. I especially liked this story. It had a hominess with the dogs and their owners and dog sitters. Morse definitely has a future in detective work. It also had two separate but somewhat interconnected murders to sort out which made an interesting plot twist and seemed to upset Skelgill no end. He glowered constantly and didnt do any fishing to soothe his frustrated self. Loved the line "...he rarely suffers labor pains during a pregnant pause." And speaking of pregnancies...what a happy ending for someone.
While of course the main detectives are consistently included, each of Beckham's books is quite unique. Perhaps that is why he calls them stand alone. 😁. I especially liked this story. It had a hominess with the dogs and their owners and dog sitters. Morse definitely has a future in detective work. It also had two separate but somewhat interconnected murders to sort out which made an interesting plot twist and seemed to upset Skelgill no end. He glowered constantly and didnt do any fishing to soothe his frustrated self. Loved the line "...he rarely suffers labor pains during a pregnant pause." And speaking of pregnancies...what a happy ending for someone.
December 12, 2018
A rare issue for me
I am a huge mystery fan. ACD, Christie, Chandler, Queen, all of them just ring the bell for me. This author, not so much. Why? The narrative style is so stilted and off-putting that I never could become absorbed in the story.
Using an omniscient narrator is bad enough. But when you combine that with everything being expressed as present tense active voice ( "The detective talks to the dog." ; "The person listens to the music." ) is just jarring and extremely distracting.
Story was passable but with the narrative so difficult, I cannot and will not recommend this author of book.
I am a huge mystery fan. ACD, Christie, Chandler, Queen, all of them just ring the bell for me. This author, not so much. Why? The narrative style is so stilted and off-putting that I never could become absorbed in the story.
Using an omniscient narrator is bad enough. But when you combine that with everything being expressed as present tense active voice ( "The detective talks to the dog." ; "The person listens to the music." ) is just jarring and extremely distracting.
Story was passable but with the narrative so difficult, I cannot and will not recommend this author of book.
June 9, 2017
Makes you think harder.
A good "who done it" puzzle that warrants three stars because it keeps you wondering what the DI Skelgill is truly thinking about at each turn of events. Sometimes it was difficult to follow and I had to backtrack to refresh my memory on some details. I enjoyed putting together as many of the pieces of the puzzle as I could before the final mysteries were solved. I also learned a little about pronunciations or slang uses of words in different areas of England.
A good "who done it" puzzle that warrants three stars because it keeps you wondering what the DI Skelgill is truly thinking about at each turn of events. Sometimes it was difficult to follow and I had to backtrack to refresh my memory on some details. I enjoyed putting together as many of the pieces of the puzzle as I could before the final mysteries were solved. I also learned a little about pronunciations or slang uses of words in different areas of England.
March 15, 2018
I've read several of the books in this series and I like them all. This one was especially intriguing because of several separate crimes going on. Inspector Skelgill followed his instinct, even if he felt many of them were red herrings. I liked the way the mysteries were resolved. The regular characters in the series are well defined and likable. Skelgill's nemesis, DI Alec Smart, who is always waiting for Skelgill to drop the ball, is a character everyone loves to hate. This one was a real page-turner to the very end.
September 21, 2018
Of course the mystery plot is excellent, complete with red herrings and twists, but it's the characters and more that draw you in and make you keep picking it up to read *just a chapter or two*. But there's also the beauty of wordplay, the descriptions of places so clear that you feel like you can see and smell clear across the Atlantic. The
publisher's blurb is somewhat informative but there is no need for recap or spoilers here. Each DI Skelgill book is a magnet to the mystery reader!
Nicholas Camm is marvelous as narrator, but I admit that it took my American ears a couple of chapters to become comfortable with his manner of speaking.
I requested and received a free audio copy from Lucius Publishing.
publisher's blurb is somewhat informative but there is no need for recap or spoilers here. Each DI Skelgill book is a magnet to the mystery reader!
Nicholas Camm is marvelous as narrator, but I admit that it took my American ears a couple of chapters to become comfortable with his manner of speaking.
I requested and received a free audio copy from Lucius Publishing.
January 9, 2017
Another charming installment
Inspector Skelgill has a lot in common with tv's Dr. Castle. A bit of a curmudgeon, always off on a tangent but nails the solution in the end. Some definite twists and turns in this one, and the continued expansion of Cumbrian dialect (as well as Cockney rhyming slang from his sergeant, and Liverpuddlian from the supporting cast. Very satisfying in all.
Inspector Skelgill has a lot in common with tv's Dr. Castle. A bit of a curmudgeon, always off on a tangent but nails the solution in the end. Some definite twists and turns in this one, and the continued expansion of Cumbrian dialect (as well as Cockney rhyming slang from his sergeant, and Liverpuddlian from the supporting cast. Very satisfying in all.
January 17, 2017
Skelgill DI has Round Peg Suspects in a Square Peg Murder
Author Bruce Beckham has our favorite DI and his 6th sense moving against the facts of solving a murder and being happy with the results. He knows he has suspects but there is no clues, evidence just a feeling that all are up to something. What is it? What is being hidden from him? Round and square pegs come to fit in the surprising ending. Really enjoyed this book.
Author Bruce Beckham has our favorite DI and his 6th sense moving against the facts of solving a murder and being happy with the results. He knows he has suspects but there is no clues, evidence just a feeling that all are up to something. What is it? What is being hidden from him? Round and square pegs come to fit in the surprising ending. Really enjoyed this book.
July 14, 2018
Best of the Lake District
Another first class murder mystery set in the splendid scenic back ground of the Lake District
More woodsy and less fishy than previous episodes , but such a treat to be back with my favorite detectives . I could almost smell the pines and feel the midges biting Only problem , I could not put it down until the complicated twists and turns.of the plot were untangled .
Another first class murder mystery set in the splendid scenic back ground of the Lake District
More woodsy and less fishy than previous episodes , but such a treat to be back with my favorite detectives . I could almost smell the pines and feel the midges biting Only problem , I could not put it down until the complicated twists and turns.of the plot were untangled .
September 19, 2018
I was gifted this book with the understanding that I would leave an honest review. That said this is the first book for me in the Inspector Skelgill mysteries. I really enjoyed the narration by Nicholas Camm. His voice is amazing to listen to. I did have a hard time with the style of writing. The frequent plot changes where very hard for me to keep up with. I would have given 2.5 stars if I could have but the narration for me made me up the rating to 3.
October 29, 2021
Another series to add to my enjoyable mystery collection. I thought the characters were fleshed out well and interacted in a way that was believable. I don't quite get the connection details between Skelgill and Jones, but I'm willing to read more to find out... There's still a lot I don't get about him, but so far I find him likable and a pleasant companion searching out clues and having flashes of insight. good stuff - between 3-4 stars
May 11, 2017
An enjoyable, if comfortable read. I obtained this book free via Amazon's first read scheme. It seems that the stand-alone treatment means we are at number 8 in a series with not much relationship development. I prefer progression in a series (favourites include Louise Penny and Deborah Crombie) but the plot and characters were fun, so I'll be reading more.
July 4, 2017
Murder in the Woods
Another delightful Detective Inspector Skelgill murder mystery book. As usual, the book is well-written with lots of twists and turns leaving you thinking you have it figured out, you might have it figured out, only to be surprised at the end as to how it all fits together.
Another delightful Detective Inspector Skelgill murder mystery book. As usual, the book is well-written with lots of twists and turns leaving you thinking you have it figured out, you might have it figured out, only to be surprised at the end as to how it all fits together.
June 27, 2018
One of the worst books I have read.
I always try to finish a book however badly it is written but lost all will to live reading this.
This author has an old fashioned, tedious and frankly boring style of writing. Add to this the dreadful story line, lack of suspense and completely unbelievable characters and it becomes obvious why this book was provided free of charge.
I always try to finish a book however badly it is written but lost all will to live reading this.
This author has an old fashioned, tedious and frankly boring style of writing. Add to this the dreadful story line, lack of suspense and completely unbelievable characters and it becomes obvious why this book was provided free of charge.
November 25, 2018
A Throughly engaging at times numerous murder mystery
A really good read, this murder mystery in the delightful lake district. Takes you through beautiful scenery, jokes about local dialect as the trio of police sift their way through the lies and misdirection presented to them. Look forward to reading more from this author
A really good read, this murder mystery in the delightful lake district. Takes you through beautiful scenery, jokes about local dialect as the trio of police sift their way through the lies and misdirection presented to them. Look forward to reading more from this author
October 10, 2019
Great read
Skelgill wasn't particularly warm in this novel. He didn't support Leyton when his wife was in hospital and totally blanks his WC after a kiss. Finding one body, bad news but a further body is found causing confusion as they can't identify body. Love his eloquent writing and got an insight on Twitching.
Skelgill wasn't particularly warm in this novel. He didn't support Leyton when his wife was in hospital and totally blanks his WC after a kiss. Finding one body, bad news but a further body is found causing confusion as they can't identify body. Love his eloquent writing and got an insight on Twitching.
May 7, 2017
Murder in the woods.
I enjoy the interaction of characters. Also, the descriptions of locale and fishing references. I don't always understand dialect, but it's fun trying to figure what it means. I look up a lot of the words!
I enjoy the interaction of characters. Also, the descriptions of locale and fishing references. I don't always understand dialect, but it's fun trying to figure what it means. I look up a lot of the words!
May 12, 2017
Surprisingly mysterious
Sometimes the book was hard to follow because of the cultural differences between the English and American but it was a delightful story. After a slow start the mystery took over and ruled until the end.
Sometimes the book was hard to follow because of the cultural differences between the English and American but it was a delightful story. After a slow start the mystery took over and ruled until the end.
July 10, 2017
Murder in the Woods
Interesting storyline but to be completely honest I had a little trouble keeping up with the frequent plot changes. So many suspicious characters and the scene changing so often confused me at times.
Interesting storyline but to be completely honest I had a little trouble keeping up with the frequent plot changes. So many suspicious characters and the scene changing so often confused me at times.
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