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West Country Crime Mysteries #1-3
The West Country Crime Mysteries: books 1-3
Looking for your new favourite mystery series? Then discover the unmissable West Country Crime mystery series today.
There are three books in this great value box-set, the perfect read for fans of authors like Joy Ellis, Faith Martin and LJ Ross.
Death in the Woods:Soon after DI Hellier returns home to Exeter under a cloud, the body of a talented young singer is found in the woods.
When her death reveals links to the boss of a recording studio, a predatory gang and a
school music teacher, Hellier knows he has his work cut out.
Before any more innocent people are put in danger, Hellier will need to untangle the web
of lies and work out which of many suspects are guilty of murder.
But will he solve the case in time?
*** Death in the Woods was previously published as Death and Deception by B.A. Steadman***
Death on Dartmoor:Life is good for DI Dan Hellier until the discovery of two headless, handless bodies buried in a bog on Dartmoor.
But how can he identify the victims when nobody has reported them missing?
The tension mounts when the death of a young man plunges Hellier into the murky world of the Garrett family. Could the peaceful, family-run Animal Rescue Centre really be a cover for murder and other criminal activity?
Hellier is about to learn just how far people will go to get what they want. And this investigation will challenge Hellier’s decisions as he races to catch a murderer before it’s too late.
*** Death on Dartmoor was previously published as Death and The Good Son by B.A. Steadman***
Death on the Coast:Can DCI Dan Hellier decipher the twisted mind behind the ritualised burning of homeless men on Devon’s beaches before more people are sacrificed?
When images from the burning appear all over social media, Hellier realises that he is dealing with a cult and a mystery that will lead back to the Irish Troubles.
Hellier will battle a bitter man who has plotted revenge for more than twenty years, without a care for the lives he will destroy.
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March 27, 2019
Compulsive reading!
Read all three in one "sitting". Wow!!! Couldn't put it down. Read these books late into the night, just to see how they ended. Fast paced action more or less from the start to finish. Brilliant reading,for me at least.
Read all three in one "sitting". Wow!!! Couldn't put it down. Read these books late into the night, just to see how they ended. Fast paced action more or less from the start to finish. Brilliant reading,for me at least.
August 14, 2018
Great read
I’ve just finished the third book in this series, and have to say that I’m hoping there’ll be more. The books are not overlong and well written, it’s only taken two days to read all three. The characters are believable (although I don’t know enough about MI5 to comment on their involvement) so are the storylines.
I’ve just finished the third book in this series, and have to say that I’m hoping there’ll be more. The books are not overlong and well written, it’s only taken two days to read all three. The characters are believable (although I don’t know enough about MI5 to comment on their involvement) so are the storylines.
February 25, 2019
Wow
What a trio of books, each can standalone in their own right but I'm so glad I read them like this. The detailing, the atmospheric writing combined with the characters that progressed develop nicely, all wrapped up in a book. Three of them, equally as intriguing and emotional as each other. The author has a new fan
What a trio of books, each can standalone in their own right but I'm so glad I read them like this. The detailing, the atmospheric writing combined with the characters that progressed develop nicely, all wrapped up in a book. Three of them, equally as intriguing and emotional as each other. The author has a new fan
August 11, 2018
West Country crime books 1_3
New author for me ans I have read and thoroughly enjoyed all three books.The main character has grown on me with each book and so have his team.Excellent story lines andbI look forward to reading more from Bernie Steadman.
New author for me ans I have read and thoroughly enjoyed all three books.The main character has grown on me with each book and so have his team.Excellent story lines andbI look forward to reading more from Bernie Steadman.
November 15, 2018
Wow!
For years I have read Georgian Mr Darcy romance and then this appeared on Facebook. To say I couldn't put it down wouldn't do it justice. It could have changed the way I read. I loved all three books and will be looking for more from this author.
For years I have read Georgian Mr Darcy romance and then this appeared on Facebook. To say I couldn't put it down wouldn't do it justice. It could have changed the way I read. I loved all three books and will be looking for more from this author.
September 3, 2018
Wow
Great series, I hope to more of these books. The characters sure come to life, the suspense is good. Read it.
Great series, I hope to more of these books. The characters sure come to life, the suspense is good. Read it.
October 9, 2018
Fantastic trio of books.
All very gripping stories with great detail of the police procedures. Characters very lifelike and plausible. Hope there will be more to follow.
All very gripping stories with great detail of the police procedures. Characters very lifelike and plausible. Hope there will be more to follow.
April 18, 2019
Wow, page turning, gripping and credible.
Author new to me. Read each book rapidly and enjoyed both the characters and different settings.
Each title had me engrossed.
So pleased I found and read them.
Author new to me. Read each book rapidly and enjoyed both the characters and different settings.
Each title had me engrossed.
So pleased I found and read them.
July 3, 2019
A different type of murder mystery
A good read, the plot is different than the normal murder story. The personal life of the main character is quite complex, but the plot moves along at a good pace with a dramatic finish, look forward to reading the 3rd book in this series.
A good read, the plot is different than the normal murder story. The personal life of the main character is quite complex, but the plot moves along at a good pace with a dramatic finish, look forward to reading the 3rd book in this series.
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January 20, 2022The West Country Crime Mysteries: books 1-3
(West Country Crime Mysteries #1-3)
by Bernie Steadman (Goodreads Author)
4.49 · Rating details · 340 ratings · 12 reviews
Looking for your new favourite mystery series? Then discover the unmissable West Country Crime mystery series today.
There are three books in this great value box-set, the perfect read for fans of authors like Joy Ellis, Faith Martin and LJ Ross.
Death in the Woods:
Soon after DI Hellier returns home to Exeter under a cloud, the body of a talented young singer is found in the woods.
When her death reveals links to the boss of a recording studio, a predatory gang and a
school music teacher, Hellier knows he has his work cut out.
Before any more innocent people are put in danger, Hellier will need to untangle the web
of lies and work out which of many suspects are guilty of murder.
But will he solve the case in time?
*** Death in the Woods was previously published as Death and Deception by B.A. Steadman***
Death on Dartmoor:
Life is good for DI Dan Hellier until the discovery of two headless, handless bodies buried in a bog on Dartmoor.
But how can he identify the victims when nobody has reported them missing?
The tension mounts when the death of a young man plunges Hellier into the murky world of the Garrett family. Could the peaceful, family-run Animal Rescue Centre really be a cover for murder and other criminal activity?
Hellier is about to learn just how far people will go to get what they want. And this investigation will challenge Hellier’s decisions as he races to catch a murderer before it’s too late.
*** Death on Dartmoor was previously published as Death and The Good Son by B.A. Steadman***
Death on the Coast:
Can DCI Dan Hellier decipher the twisted mind behind the ritualised burning of homeless men on Devon’s beaches before more people are sacrificed?
When images from the burning appear all over social media, Hellier realises that he is dealing with a cult and a mystery that will lead back to the Irish Troubles.
Hellier will battle a bitter man who has plotted revenge for more than twenty years, without a care for the lives he will destroy.
Read the first 2. OK Third one too gruesome.
(West Country Crime Mysteries #1-3)
by Bernie Steadman (Goodreads Author)
4.49 · Rating details · 340 ratings · 12 reviews
Looking for your new favourite mystery series? Then discover the unmissable West Country Crime mystery series today.
There are three books in this great value box-set, the perfect read for fans of authors like Joy Ellis, Faith Martin and LJ Ross.
Death in the Woods:
Soon after DI Hellier returns home to Exeter under a cloud, the body of a talented young singer is found in the woods.
When her death reveals links to the boss of a recording studio, a predatory gang and a
school music teacher, Hellier knows he has his work cut out.
Before any more innocent people are put in danger, Hellier will need to untangle the web
of lies and work out which of many suspects are guilty of murder.
But will he solve the case in time?
*** Death in the Woods was previously published as Death and Deception by B.A. Steadman***
Death on Dartmoor:
Life is good for DI Dan Hellier until the discovery of two headless, handless bodies buried in a bog on Dartmoor.
But how can he identify the victims when nobody has reported them missing?
The tension mounts when the death of a young man plunges Hellier into the murky world of the Garrett family. Could the peaceful, family-run Animal Rescue Centre really be a cover for murder and other criminal activity?
Hellier is about to learn just how far people will go to get what they want. And this investigation will challenge Hellier’s decisions as he races to catch a murderer before it’s too late.
*** Death on Dartmoor was previously published as Death and The Good Son by B.A. Steadman***
Death on the Coast:
Can DCI Dan Hellier decipher the twisted mind behind the ritualised burning of homeless men on Devon’s beaches before more people are sacrificed?
When images from the burning appear all over social media, Hellier realises that he is dealing with a cult and a mystery that will lead back to the Irish Troubles.
Hellier will battle a bitter man who has plotted revenge for more than twenty years, without a care for the lives he will destroy.
Read the first 2. OK Third one too gruesome.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 27, 2020
Another good series.
Another good author who has the knack of drawing you into the personal lives of the main characters as well as the crimes going on around them.
DI Dan Hellier comes back to the West Country after an incident whilst in the Met. He has to learn to fit in with a new team and find his feet. Each of these books test his skills and that of his team around him.
A worthwhile set of books that will hold your interest throughout and have you rooting for them in work and personally.
Another good author who has the knack of drawing you into the personal lives of the main characters as well as the crimes going on around them.
DI Dan Hellier comes back to the West Country after an incident whilst in the Met. He has to learn to fit in with a new team and find his feet. Each of these books test his skills and that of his team around him.
A worthwhile set of books that will hold your interest throughout and have you rooting for them in work and personally.
February 6, 2022
a good and quite realistic series
I liked the human quality of the characters and the straight forward stories. Read all three quickly in a row. Found myself wanting more. The characters should develop nicely.
I liked the human quality of the characters and the straight forward stories. Read all three quickly in a row. Found myself wanting more. The characters should develop nicely.
March 4, 2022
well written, exciting storylines, convincing characters
Well-written, good storylines that keep you wanting to know what happens next, believable characters, interesting locale; highly recommend for all who love good detective stories.
Well-written, good storylines that keep you wanting to know what happens next, believable characters, interesting locale; highly recommend for all who love good detective stories.
March 12, 2019
Good plots
A good storyline which was entertaining. A few spelling mistakes and typing errors. Nice reading about an area I’m familiar with.
A good storyline which was entertaining. A few spelling mistakes and typing errors. Nice reading about an area I’m familiar with.
June 20, 2019
The past is where it should be left
The stories ring true and bring home the fact how hate can fuel and destroy all both young and old
The stories ring true and bring home the fact how hate can fuel and destroy all both young and old
March 1, 2022
A good read
Good police procedural with interesting plot, twists and personalities. Kept my interest and I'm usually hard to please. Look forward to the next books in this series.
Good police procedural with interesting plot, twists and personalities. Kept my interest and I'm usually hard to please. Look forward to the next books in this series.
January 29, 2022
Disappointing
Not a well researched book, too many discrepancies which could not be out down to artistic licence i.e. Royal Marines wear green berets and not blue. Characters not believable.
Not a well researched book, too many discrepancies which could not be out down to artistic licence i.e. Royal Marines wear green berets and not blue. Characters not believable.
January 16, 2022
Depending on which volume, this is a 3.5 - 4 star set. The first two had some longeurs. But they are a solidly written Brit procedural. Death on the coast the author is hitting her stride, and worth reading. I could do with a bit less inner life of the detective but these days that's expected.
January 13, 2022
Wonderful!
All 3 books are excellent police procedurals. Great characters, outstanding crimes that are interesting to pursue, and outstanding team rapport and work!
All 3 books are excellent police procedurals. Great characters, outstanding crimes that are interesting to pursue, and outstanding team rapport and work!
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