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Detective Markham Mystery #1-8
The Detective Markham Mysteries
BOOK 1: CRIME IN THE CHOIR
Murder most foul on consecrated land. Two skeletons are discovered in the grounds of St Mary's Choir School. Detective Inspector Gilbert Markham is a rising talent of the Bromgrove police force. He is on the trail of the murderer when another life is brutally claimed. Who is the savage killer lurking in this innocent place?
BOOK 2: CRIME IN THE SCHOOL
When handsome teacher Ashley Dean is brutally murdered, gossip blames a deranged intruder. DI Markham’s instincts say otherwise. Could this be the work of a student? A member of staff? It seems unthinkable. But somebody in authority is holding out on them. How much more blood will be spilt before their secret is laid bare?
BOOK 3: CRIME IN THE CONVENT
Sister Felicity is found strangled in the confessional box at St Cecilia’s convent. She is only the first victim. Someone has a lethal vendetta against this holy place. And only DI Gilbert Markham can stop them. To uncover the truth, he must delve deep into the sins of the past. Can he unravel the mystery before it’s too late?
BOOK 4: CRIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Dr Warr’s decayed corpse is found in the woods. There have always been whispers about the psychiatric hospital where he staff brutality, deliberate misdiagnosis . . . DI Gilbert Markham and DS Noakes begin asking questions. They are met with a chilling silence. How many more victims will be claimed before the killer is found?
BOOK 5: CRIME IN THE BALLET
Choreographer George Baranov is found in the theatre’s basement with a knife in his back. He was known for his daring routines and his tangled love life. The pressure is on for Detective Markham to wrap up the case. Can he unmask the vicious killer waiting in the wings?
BOOK 6: CRIME IN THE GALLERY
Curator Helen Melville is found murdered in Bromgrove Art Gallery. She had discovered something troubling in the archives, but the secret died with her. Or did it? Detective Markham races to unravel the connection with a tragic cold case. Who will be next to have a brush with death?
BOOK 7: CRIME IN THE HEAT
A body is found in the refrigerator at a doctor’s office in Bromgrove community centre. The victim is teacher Bex Shawcross and she wasn’t short of enemies, as Detective Markham soon discovers. Her crooked MP father and loose morals are the talk of the town. And no one seems afraid to speak ill of the dead. Then the killer strikes again. And again. Each victim works at the centre. Who will be next on the kill list?
BOOK 8: CRIME AT HOME
Nothing ever happens in New College Close. Until one day a piercing scream shatters the calm. A retired teacher is found asphyxiated beneath a luxury mattress. The only a badge from the school where the dead woman once taught. Detective Markham races to unravel the truth. But no one in the Close is what they seem.
Murder most foul on consecrated land. Two skeletons are discovered in the grounds of St Mary's Choir School. Detective Inspector Gilbert Markham is a rising talent of the Bromgrove police force. He is on the trail of the murderer when another life is brutally claimed. Who is the savage killer lurking in this innocent place?
BOOK 2: CRIME IN THE SCHOOL
When handsome teacher Ashley Dean is brutally murdered, gossip blames a deranged intruder. DI Markham’s instincts say otherwise. Could this be the work of a student? A member of staff? It seems unthinkable. But somebody in authority is holding out on them. How much more blood will be spilt before their secret is laid bare?
BOOK 3: CRIME IN THE CONVENT
Sister Felicity is found strangled in the confessional box at St Cecilia’s convent. She is only the first victim. Someone has a lethal vendetta against this holy place. And only DI Gilbert Markham can stop them. To uncover the truth, he must delve deep into the sins of the past. Can he unravel the mystery before it’s too late?
BOOK 4: CRIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Dr Warr’s decayed corpse is found in the woods. There have always been whispers about the psychiatric hospital where he staff brutality, deliberate misdiagnosis . . . DI Gilbert Markham and DS Noakes begin asking questions. They are met with a chilling silence. How many more victims will be claimed before the killer is found?
BOOK 5: CRIME IN THE BALLET
Choreographer George Baranov is found in the theatre’s basement with a knife in his back. He was known for his daring routines and his tangled love life. The pressure is on for Detective Markham to wrap up the case. Can he unmask the vicious killer waiting in the wings?
BOOK 6: CRIME IN THE GALLERY
Curator Helen Melville is found murdered in Bromgrove Art Gallery. She had discovered something troubling in the archives, but the secret died with her. Or did it? Detective Markham races to unravel the connection with a tragic cold case. Who will be next to have a brush with death?
BOOK 7: CRIME IN THE HEAT
A body is found in the refrigerator at a doctor’s office in Bromgrove community centre. The victim is teacher Bex Shawcross and she wasn’t short of enemies, as Detective Markham soon discovers. Her crooked MP father and loose morals are the talk of the town. And no one seems afraid to speak ill of the dead. Then the killer strikes again. And again. Each victim works at the centre. Who will be next on the kill list?
BOOK 8: CRIME AT HOME
Nothing ever happens in New College Close. Until one day a piercing scream shatters the calm. A retired teacher is found asphyxiated beneath a luxury mattress. The only a badge from the school where the dead woman once taught. Detective Markham races to unravel the truth. But no one in the Close is what they seem.
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First published July 12, 2020
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About the author
Catherine Moloney
30 books51 followersI was born in Ikom, Nigeria (where my parents were missionaries) and come from a Liverpool medical family, but am not a doctor of medicine. . After graduating in Jurisprudence from Jesus College (University of Oxford), I was called to the Bar at Gray’s Inn. Despite qualifying as a barrister, my first love was English; this led to a PhD in English Literature at Birkbeck College (University of London).
In my academic career, I lectured and published widely on the subject of tuberculosis and nineteenth-century literature, but somehow managed to avoid contracting galloping hypochondria and turned my attention to crime fiction.
In my academic career, I lectured and published widely on the subject of tuberculosis and nineteenth-century literature, but somehow managed to avoid contracting galloping hypochondria and turned my attention to crime fiction.
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June 5, 2021
I found the first book way too wordy for my enjoyment. The story line seemed ok so i decided to read on and the language toned down a bit which made it a far more pleasurable read but i was frustrated with each book in the series repeating itself about character traits and the plot was virtually the same in every book. Someone gets murdered, then another one follows, that person probably found out who the murderer was and was blackmailing the murderer. All very predictable and this is a shame as i feel the author has talent but needs to try and use her imagination a bit more. To be honest, i was glad when i got to the end of the series.
October 23, 2020
Couldn't finish
This series of books from Joffe started off reasonably and the plots were ok but the first couple of books were full of grandiloquent (!) language which detracted from the enjoyment of the stories. Even with five university degrees, I was having to look up the meaning of dozens of words, some of which were inappropriately used. There was also an overabundance of quotations. On the other hand the language used by one of the main characters was ridiculously poor and, in fact, given that police officers are trained in how to communicate with the public, it would be highly unlikely that this individual would have ever been let lose on the public, let alone be promoted to sergeant. Constant referral to the need to consume any form of junk food, twenty or so times a day while attempting to solve a series of gruesome murders and frankly, talking like an idiot, would in the real world, simply would not happen. In the end, I just gave up and closed the book on this one!
This series of books from Joffe started off reasonably and the plots were ok but the first couple of books were full of grandiloquent (!) language which detracted from the enjoyment of the stories. Even with five university degrees, I was having to look up the meaning of dozens of words, some of which were inappropriately used. There was also an overabundance of quotations. On the other hand the language used by one of the main characters was ridiculously poor and, in fact, given that police officers are trained in how to communicate with the public, it would be highly unlikely that this individual would have ever been let lose on the public, let alone be promoted to sergeant. Constant referral to the need to consume any form of junk food, twenty or so times a day while attempting to solve a series of gruesome murders and frankly, talking like an idiot, would in the real world, simply would not happen. In the end, I just gave up and closed the book on this one!
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July 3, 2021
Excellent Read!
This author has a wonderful way with words. Her descriptions and character language development are superior. My only criticism is the number of characters sometimes made the plot difficult to follow. The contrast between the main detectives was very well developed and the supporting group added additional interest. Great read for detective mystery fans!
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This author has a wonderful way with words. Her descriptions and character language development are superior. My only criticism is the number of characters sometimes made the plot difficult to follow. The contrast between the main detectives was very well developed and the supporting group added additional interest. Great read for detective mystery fans!
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February 20, 2021
Hard work and unrealistic
Very rarely do I give up on a book as I did this set. pr I found this very hard work to read. Unrealistic characters, the language and words used more appropriate to Victorian or pre WW2 (who really says to their partner 'dearest'?), too many unusual words. Plot slow moving. Not for me.
Very rarely do I give up on a book as I did this set. pr I found this very hard work to read. Unrealistic characters, the language and words used more appropriate to Victorian or pre WW2 (who really says to their partner 'dearest'?), too many unusual words. Plot slow moving. Not for me.
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September 22, 2020i was really looking forward to reading this series
until I started reading
and found that the formatting is for
lines with double or perhaps triple spacing! I
skimmed through the first book, hoping
it was just the prologue, but no
it was the whole damned book. It makes
it impossible to read for me so I am sadly,
giving up. Not rating at this moment, but I really wanted to
give it one star, because this SHOULD HAVE BEEN
PICKED UP by the editors.
Not a happy bunny.
If this is just a duff download (which
I am pretty sure it isn't) I will happily remove this
review.
(Irritating isn't it, reading widely spaced lines.)
until I started reading
and found that the formatting is for
lines with double or perhaps triple spacing! I
skimmed through the first book, hoping
it was just the prologue, but no
it was the whole damned book. It makes
it impossible to read for me so I am sadly,
giving up. Not rating at this moment, but I really wanted to
give it one star, because this SHOULD HAVE BEEN
PICKED UP by the editors.
Not a happy bunny.
If this is just a duff download (which
I am pretty sure it isn't) I will happily remove this
review.
(Irritating isn't it, reading widely spaced lines.)
April 17, 2023
Good story lines
I read books 1 to 8, the story lines were good. But the writer is obviously of the upper echelons.. so it's a good job kindle has a built-in dictionary! I started..so I finished but it was a slog. Lots of stereotypes, especially working class characters. Not in a hurry to read any more but maybe when I have left some space
I read books 1 to 8, the story lines were good. But the writer is obviously of the upper echelons.. so it's a good job kindle has a built-in dictionary! I started..so I finished but it was a slog. Lots of stereotypes, especially working class characters. Not in a hurry to read any more but maybe when I have left some space
January 30, 2023
Slow going
Enjoyed the first couple of the eight, however felt each was following the same story line. Had to use the dictionary to check a few words as many appeared to be old and unused now.
Enjoyed the first couple of the eight, however felt each was following the same story line. Had to use the dictionary to check a few words as many appeared to be old and unused now.
September 1, 2020
Good set of books although all the stories are similar. Still worth a read.
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March 9, 2022BOOK 1: CRIME IN THE CHOIR
Murder most foul on consecrated land. Two skeletons are discovered in the grounds of St Mary's Choir School. Detective Inspector Gilbert Markham is a rising talent of the Bromgrove police force. He is on the trail of the murderer when another life is brutally claimed. Who is the savage killer lurking in this innocent place?
BOOK 2: CRIME IN THE SCHOOL
When handsome teacher Ashley Dean is brutally murdered, gossip blames a deranged intruder. DI Markham’s instincts say otherwise. Could this be the work of a student? A member of staff? It seems unthinkable. But somebody in authority is holding out on them. How much more blood will be spilt before their secret is laid bare?
BOOK 3: CRIME IN THE CONVENT
Sister Felicity is found strangled in the confessional box at St Cecilia’s convent. She is only the first victim. Someone has a lethal vendetta against this holy place. And only DI Gilbert Markham can stop them. To uncover the truth, he must delve deep into the sins of the past. Can he unravel the mystery before it’s too late?
BOOK 4: CRIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Dr Warr’s decayed corpse is found in the woods. There have always been whispers about the psychiatric hospital where he worked: staff brutality, deliberate misdiagnosis . . . DI Gilbert Markham and DS Noakes begin asking questions. They are met with a chilling silence. How many more victims will be claimed before the killer is found?
BOOK 5: CRIME IN THE BALLET
Choreographer George Baranov is found in the theatre’s basement with a knife in his back. He was known for his daring routines and his tangled love life. The pressure is on for Detective Markham to wrap up the case. Can he unmask the vicious killer waiting in the wings?
BOOK 6: CRIME IN THE GALLERY
Curator Helen Melville is found murdered in Bromgrove Art Gallery. She had discovered something troubling in the archives, but the secret died with her. Or did it? Detective Markham races to unravel the connection with a tragic cold case. Who will be next to have a brush with death?
BOOK 7: CRIME IN THE HEAT
A body is found in the refrigerator at a doctor’s office in Bromgrove community centre. The victim is teacher Bex Shawcross and she wasn’t short of enemies, as Detective Markham soon discovers. Her crooked MP father and loose morals are the talk of the town. And no one seems afraid to speak ill of the dead. Then the killer strikes again. And again. Each victim works at the centre. Who will be next on the kill list?
BOOK 8: CRIME AT HOME
Nothing ever happens in New College Close. Until one day a piercing scream shatters the calm. A retired teacher is found asphyxiated beneath a luxury mattress. The only clue: a badge from the school where the dead woman once taught. Detective Markham races to unravel the truth. But no one in the Close is what they seem.
Liked the first few then they became not as interesting = formula.
Murder most foul on consecrated land. Two skeletons are discovered in the grounds of St Mary's Choir School. Detective Inspector Gilbert Markham is a rising talent of the Bromgrove police force. He is on the trail of the murderer when another life is brutally claimed. Who is the savage killer lurking in this innocent place?
BOOK 2: CRIME IN THE SCHOOL
When handsome teacher Ashley Dean is brutally murdered, gossip blames a deranged intruder. DI Markham’s instincts say otherwise. Could this be the work of a student? A member of staff? It seems unthinkable. But somebody in authority is holding out on them. How much more blood will be spilt before their secret is laid bare?
BOOK 3: CRIME IN THE CONVENT
Sister Felicity is found strangled in the confessional box at St Cecilia’s convent. She is only the first victim. Someone has a lethal vendetta against this holy place. And only DI Gilbert Markham can stop them. To uncover the truth, he must delve deep into the sins of the past. Can he unravel the mystery before it’s too late?
BOOK 4: CRIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Dr Warr’s decayed corpse is found in the woods. There have always been whispers about the psychiatric hospital where he worked: staff brutality, deliberate misdiagnosis . . . DI Gilbert Markham and DS Noakes begin asking questions. They are met with a chilling silence. How many more victims will be claimed before the killer is found?
BOOK 5: CRIME IN THE BALLET
Choreographer George Baranov is found in the theatre’s basement with a knife in his back. He was known for his daring routines and his tangled love life. The pressure is on for Detective Markham to wrap up the case. Can he unmask the vicious killer waiting in the wings?
BOOK 6: CRIME IN THE GALLERY
Curator Helen Melville is found murdered in Bromgrove Art Gallery. She had discovered something troubling in the archives, but the secret died with her. Or did it? Detective Markham races to unravel the connection with a tragic cold case. Who will be next to have a brush with death?
BOOK 7: CRIME IN THE HEAT
A body is found in the refrigerator at a doctor’s office in Bromgrove community centre. The victim is teacher Bex Shawcross and she wasn’t short of enemies, as Detective Markham soon discovers. Her crooked MP father and loose morals are the talk of the town. And no one seems afraid to speak ill of the dead. Then the killer strikes again. And again. Each victim works at the centre. Who will be next on the kill list?
BOOK 8: CRIME AT HOME
Nothing ever happens in New College Close. Until one day a piercing scream shatters the calm. A retired teacher is found asphyxiated beneath a luxury mattress. The only clue: a badge from the school where the dead woman once taught. Detective Markham races to unravel the truth. But no one in the Close is what they seem.
Liked the first few then they became not as interesting = formula.
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September 16, 2020
This series of detective tales is set in England, and, looking from the outside in, it seems very English. For instance, the range of vocabulary is wide, so that, in book 1, windows are 'mullioned', and throughout the narrative, our team of detectives have their daily elevenses with tea. The higher ups of the police force are positively genteel and class conscious. They want to avoid scandal (the senior DI is friends with the mayor), but that is difficult because each case takes place in a building that houses, or that verges on housing, a town institution. Therefore, PR has to be carefully and strategically managed as one murder tends to lead to another.
The characters are likable and chatty. They discuss the case at hand in detail and at some length, so that dialogue not only delineates the character and quirks of detectives and suspects, but also functions as a central carrier of the narrative. Nevertheless, the community is varied, offering a wide selection of clues until the final quarter, when the detectives gain a deeper understanding of motive, and an arrest, or at least an end, is in sight.
Overall, in spite of the murders, these novels are a gentle read: for instance, the DI deplores swearing and blasphemy; there are regular passages of evocative description of an English environment; and violence is strictly reserved for perpetrators of evil. I found these novels suitable for reading when time was limited to bursts here and there, and thus I progressed through in what seemed to be a leisurely, if fragmented, style.
The characters are likable and chatty. They discuss the case at hand in detail and at some length, so that dialogue not only delineates the character and quirks of detectives and suspects, but also functions as a central carrier of the narrative. Nevertheless, the community is varied, offering a wide selection of clues until the final quarter, when the detectives gain a deeper understanding of motive, and an arrest, or at least an end, is in sight.
Overall, in spite of the murders, these novels are a gentle read: for instance, the DI deplores swearing and blasphemy; there are regular passages of evocative description of an English environment; and violence is strictly reserved for perpetrators of evil. I found these novels suitable for reading when time was limited to bursts here and there, and thus I progressed through in what seemed to be a leisurely, if fragmented, style.
August 23, 2021
These stories all had great plots with twists and surprise outcomes. The four main characters melded together as a unit and supported each other through the series. It was nice to watch them grow into a cohesive unit and watched each others backs. Their allegiance to DI Markham was commendable.
The relationship between Olivia and Markham, however, bothered me somewhat. Their conversations didn't seem to ring true for adults of middle 30's and early 40's...I grew weary of boyfriend/girlfriend, lover or dear....I doubt my children spoke to their significant other in these terms.
Olivia in the first several books appeared weak and not at all suited for Markham. She did become more human as the books progressed.
I just love non-PC DS Noakes and his old fashioned ways. He was a highlight in the series.
All in all, I have to say this series was very good...I purchased the other 4 books to complete the set.
The relationship between Olivia and Markham, however, bothered me somewhat. Their conversations didn't seem to ring true for adults of middle 30's and early 40's...I grew weary of boyfriend/girlfriend, lover or dear....I doubt my children spoke to their significant other in these terms.
Olivia in the first several books appeared weak and not at all suited for Markham. She did become more human as the books progressed.
I just love non-PC DS Noakes and his old fashioned ways. He was a highlight in the series.
All in all, I have to say this series was very good...I purchased the other 4 books to complete the set.
July 23, 2020
Excellent!
Loved the series--- read first 8 books in order over the past week! Wonderful escape while isolating during pandemic! All major characters are great and their working relationships and friends are vital part of each mystery! Great police procedurals but have a few blurred lines while avoiding their abrasive, incompetent DCI. Terrific author--- never once determined murderer until conclusion!
Loved the series--- read first 8 books in order over the past week! Wonderful escape while isolating during pandemic! All major characters are great and their working relationships and friends are vital part of each mystery! Great police procedurals but have a few blurred lines while avoiding their abrasive, incompetent DCI. Terrific author--- never once determined murderer until conclusion!
November 29, 2020
The story is all over the place without rhyme or reason (sorry the pedantic prose inspired me there).
It's more of a narrative than a book, the conversations are short and are used to bring forward 'facts not in evidence' in the story.
Some of the writing is ok, most less so. The writer prefers to use fancy words for simple things and not always correctly (even as a non native speaker I could see that!).
I finished the first book but will not read the rest of the collection.
It's more of a narrative than a book, the conversations are short and are used to bring forward 'facts not in evidence' in the story.
Some of the writing is ok, most less so. The writer prefers to use fancy words for simple things and not always correctly (even as a non native speaker I could see that!).
I finished the first book but will not read the rest of the collection.
January 27, 2021
Great Books!
I enjoyed these stories of British policing. DS Noakes is an irreverent, judgemental and condescending person who shouldn't be allowed to serve as a policeman. To his superior he has insights gleaned from years of service, and an uncommon empathy with those who deserve it. The two new team members are learning fast but DS Bolton keeps walking into great harm at the very end of every story!
I enjoyed these stories of British policing. DS Noakes is an irreverent, judgemental and condescending person who shouldn't be allowed to serve as a policeman. To his superior he has insights gleaned from years of service, and an uncommon empathy with those who deserve it. The two new team members are learning fast but DS Bolton keeps walking into great harm at the very end of every story!
April 3, 2024
Not a bad collection on the whole. I'm guessing that the author has no 'in' to anyone in forensics as all she can talk about is secondary contamination and how the team cannot rely on forensic evidence to help solve their cases. Some of the murders the team have to solve seem well plotted though the murderers are quite obvious in some cases. That being said, this was an enjoyable collection and I would definitely read more.
September 23, 2024
The books took a little adaptation. Some high English.
The stories catch the reader and the main characters are intriguing and each book leaves the reader needing to learn more.
Thoroughly enjoyable once you breach the language barrier.
Challenge is the feeling that the writer seems superior to the reader
However I am moving onto the next 8 in the series. I hope the plots develop stronger and different motives and techniques
The stories catch the reader and the main characters are intriguing and each book leaves the reader needing to learn more.
Thoroughly enjoyable once you breach the language barrier.
Challenge is the feeling that the writer seems superior to the reader
However I am moving onto the next 8 in the series. I hope the plots develop stronger and different motives and techniques
January 25, 2021
Great set of Books
Once started it was hard to put these books down.D I Markham and his team were very believable characters and it was great to watch the two young newbies grow through the series. Loved this series and cant wait to read book 9. If you love a murder mystery you can't go past this series
Once started it was hard to put these books down.D I Markham and his team were very believable characters and it was great to watch the two young newbies grow through the series. Loved this series and cant wait to read book 9. If you love a murder mystery you can't go past this series
July 23, 2023
Irritating
Disliked the constant reference to actual murderers etc, bad taste and not required . Constant reference to Markham's "special powers" Main characters way too similar in mannerisms to another writer. Unsure who may have copied who. Good story lines but endings just fell into place as if the writer had reached their word quota.
Disliked the constant reference to actual murderers etc, bad taste and not required . Constant reference to Markham's "special powers" Main characters way too similar in mannerisms to another writer. Unsure who may have copied who. Good story lines but endings just fell into place as if the writer had reached their word quota.
May 5, 2025
A great box set of good old-fashioned British murder mysteries. I noticed one review complaining that all the stories are too much alike. I think you will find that with most series of the same characters, which is why, with box sets, I like to read three or four other books in between each episode. That way I don't get bored with the same characters for 8 books in a row.
August 13, 2020
Great book
Keep you thinking of who really done it
Characters well developed. Who really did it? Who was involved? Who were ....?
Liked the relationships of the characters and interaction between all of them.
Keep you thinking of who really done it
Characters well developed. Who really did it? Who was involved? Who were ....?
Liked the relationships of the characters and interaction between all of them.
September 8, 2020
Fascinating series
One of the best series I have read. Would have rated it higher had Noakes character not been such a throwback. Attempts to make him "lovable " only partially successful.
One of the best series I have read. Would have rated it higher had Noakes character not been such a throwback. Attempts to make him "lovable " only partially successful.
November 12, 2020
Great Series
Enjoyable, unstoppable whodunit’s and action that keeps you reading. I laughed, smiled and wanted to reach inside the authors mind a couple of times. I kept thinking she is simply brilliant to wrap it each series in the seamless way she does.
Enjoyable, unstoppable whodunit’s and action that keeps you reading. I laughed, smiled and wanted to reach inside the authors mind a couple of times. I kept thinking she is simply brilliant to wrap it each series in the seamless way she does.
December 26, 2020
Great read
If you like to improve your vocabulary and enjoy really well developed characters, this is the box set for you. I have been up too many late nights finishing stories i couldn't put down
If you like to improve your vocabulary and enjoy really well developed characters, this is the box set for you. I have been up too many late nights finishing stories i couldn't put down
May 5, 2021
Excellent Series
Each crime thriller keeps you turning the page to discover what comes next as you learn who committed the murder! Each book has its own mystery, But Detective Gil Markham always shows up to help solve the murder!
Each crime thriller keeps you turning the page to discover what comes next as you learn who committed the murder! Each book has its own mystery, But Detective Gil Markham always shows up to help solve the murder!
May 25, 2021
Good read
I enjoyed this series very much. In all eight I could never guess who done it until the team figured it out. The teams inter actions were fun and caring. I liked that they did not leave me wondering at the end, the story was tied up neatly.
I enjoyed this series very much. In all eight I could never guess who done it until the team figured it out. The teams inter actions were fun and caring. I liked that they did not leave me wondering at the end, the story was tied up neatly.
May 30, 2021
Fantastic! Kept me engaged page after page.
I really enjoyed these mysteries. They kept me eager for more. I want to read more of Markham mysteries because the characters are fantastic.
I really enjoyed these mysteries. They kept me eager for more. I want to read more of Markham mysteries because the characters are fantastic.
July 23, 2021
Eight mind boggling stories that keep you reading all night
I liked the British mystery because the police force is so different than American law enforcement tactics. The characters are well developed and so unique. Recommend the whole series if you enjoy British mystery.
I liked the British mystery because the police force is so different than American law enforcement tactics. The characters are well developed and so unique. Recommend the whole series if you enjoy British mystery.
June 4, 2022
Very satisfying series
I just read the first eight books of this series by Catherine Moloney and I have to admit I really liked the characters and the stories. The only complaint I have is the sugary dialogue between Markham and Olivia.
I just read the first eight books of this series by Catherine Moloney and I have to admit I really liked the characters and the stories. The only complaint I have is the sugary dialogue between Markham and Olivia.
December 30, 2024
Excellent series
A great new detective with a wide range of stories. Loved the interaction between the rest of the team especially the old versus the young sergeants.
Highly recommended.
A great new detective with a wide range of stories. Loved the interaction between the rest of the team especially the old versus the young sergeants.
Highly recommended.
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