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A Dangerous Time
An escape to the country turns into a holiday nightmare in this cozy murder mystery
Having left the police force, Kate George is looking forward to a long, relaxing retreat in a village in the north east of England.
Unfortunately, her dream of a quiet countryside break is dashed when local teacher, Dawn Fraser, is found dead in the garden shed of Kate’s cottage.
Not only that, Kate suffers a fall in the local shop and is knocked unconscious. Having received a mixed welcome, it is only her new neighbour, Sam, who shows her any real human kindness.
Despite having wanted to put a life fighting crime behind her, Kate finds it hard not to get involved in the case. And as she does so, she discovers that the small town is full of secrets, each more worrying than the next. She’ll have to work out whom, if anyone, she can trust.
Will she be accepted? Will she want to stay on? And will the killer be found before they strike again?
If you like traditional murder mysteries with a cozy feel, then A DANGEROUS TIME is for you. Packed with northern wit and brimming with intrigue, it will keep you guessing to the end.
Bud Craig is the author of the PI Gus Keane series of detective books available in the combined edition, SALFORD MURDERS, and the collection of short stories, HIGH PROFILE.
A DANGEROUS TIME is free with Kindle Unlimited and coming soon in paperback.
Having left the police force, Kate George is looking forward to a long, relaxing retreat in a village in the north east of England.
Unfortunately, her dream of a quiet countryside break is dashed when local teacher, Dawn Fraser, is found dead in the garden shed of Kate’s cottage.
Not only that, Kate suffers a fall in the local shop and is knocked unconscious. Having received a mixed welcome, it is only her new neighbour, Sam, who shows her any real human kindness.
Despite having wanted to put a life fighting crime behind her, Kate finds it hard not to get involved in the case. And as she does so, she discovers that the small town is full of secrets, each more worrying than the next. She’ll have to work out whom, if anyone, she can trust.
Will she be accepted? Will she want to stay on? And will the killer be found before they strike again?
If you like traditional murder mysteries with a cozy feel, then A DANGEROUS TIME is for you. Packed with northern wit and brimming with intrigue, it will keep you guessing to the end.
Bud Craig is the author of the PI Gus Keane series of detective books available in the combined edition, SALFORD MURDERS, and the collection of short stories, HIGH PROFILE.
A DANGEROUS TIME is free with Kindle Unlimited and coming soon in paperback.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2019
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Bud Craig
15 books4 followersBud Craig is a social worker turned writer. He is the father of Goodreads author Claire Moss.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
March 5, 2023
Decent Short Story
Quite enjoyed this tale all be it quite short. Seems that Kate having moved away from the Met Police is trapped back into policing by the death of her neighbour and the discovery of the body in the garden of the house she is renting. A further 2 deaths push Kate to investigate further. Interesting tale all be in not a true "thriller".
Quite enjoyed this tale all be it quite short. Seems that Kate having moved away from the Met Police is trapped back into policing by the death of her neighbour and the discovery of the body in the garden of the house she is renting. A further 2 deaths push Kate to investigate further. Interesting tale all be in not a true "thriller".
April 16, 2019
An entertaining murder mystery caper set in a fictional northern town.
An ex-police officer thinks she's leaving her past behind her when she heads to a small country village for a long break. But she's in for a surprise: even in the sticks there is danger, murder and intrigue.
An ex-police officer thinks she's leaving her past behind her when she heads to a small country village for a long break. But she's in for a surprise: even in the sticks there is danger, murder and intrigue.
May 25, 2019
Great Story
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I found it was very enjoyable.Lots of good characters and a story with plenty of twists and turns.I will be looking at other titles by this author.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I found it was very enjoyable.Lots of good characters and a story with plenty of twists and turns.I will be looking at other titles by this author.
July 2, 2022
Retired detective inspector Kate George is house-sitting in Alderton when a body is discovered in the shed in the garden. But this will not be the last murder. What is the connection between the deaths. Kate investigates.
An entertaining well-written modern mystery
An entertaining well-written modern mystery
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