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DI Skelgill Investigates #8-10
The DI Skelgill #8-10
Novels 8, 9 & 10 in the popular DI Skelgill Murder in the Woods, Murder at the Flood and Murder at Dead Crags.
Introducing the recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones.
Set amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding series of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.
Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars
Introducing the recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones.
Set amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding series of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.
Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars
877 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2020
326 people are currently reading
21 people want to read
About the author
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.
Murder at Blind Beck (#25) was released in May 2025 and can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK2XQ46Z
You are welcome to contact Bruce directly through the Goodreads message system or via his publisher, at this address: lucius-ebooks@live.com
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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
You are welcome to contact Bruce directly through the Goodreads message system or via his publisher, at this address: lucius-ebooks@live.com
To sign up for his monthly newsletter please click the website link above, or send a friend request or click 'follow' - to receive updates of free Kindle downloads and Goodreads giveaways.
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March 4, 2021
Very enjoyable
I think the thing I enjoy most about these books is learning all about the Lakes region of England. Being an American, I’ve learned alot about English customs, history and way of life. I really enjoy the characters.
I think the thing I enjoy most about these books is learning all about the Lakes region of England. Being an American, I’ve learned alot about English customs, history and way of life. I really enjoy the characters.
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June 23, 2023I've finished all of the series, not just this section, and am now anxiously awaiting more DI Skelgill, coming this summer. Sometimes Amazon's Kindle Unlimited recommendations are underwhelming, but these books were wonderful -- not too noir and not that you'd know right away whodunnit. I loved the characters and all of the descriptions of the settings. Plus, if you send Bruce Beckham an email, he truly will send you Scottish recipes! If you're a fan of mysteries, check these out.
September 21, 2024
10 stars!!!
The imagery and use of colloquial terms transport you to wherever Skelgil is at the moment. Each book seems to reveal, as well as reinforce, the characters and their relationships. I appreciate the lack of profanity and erotica. The inference of emotions and possibilities are painted so well that no play-by-play is needed.
The mystery stays as mystery, for me, until the author chooses to reveal. I am thoroughly enjoying these books!
The imagery and use of colloquial terms transport you to wherever Skelgil is at the moment. Each book seems to reveal, as well as reinforce, the characters and their relationships. I appreciate the lack of profanity and erotica. The inference of emotions and possibilities are painted so well that no play-by-play is needed.
The mystery stays as mystery, for me, until the author chooses to reveal. I am thoroughly enjoying these books!
May 23, 2025
An unexpected ending!
One of the author's better twist at the end. Throughout the story of modern day animal rights activism vs the restrictions of caged animals for economic gain and add in the ancient activity of fox hunting in the beautiful Lakes District the reader wonders who are the good guys (apart fron Skelgill and his team!) and who are the bad guys! Beckham continues to tease us with his descriptive imagery of the Lakes and Fells.
One of the author's better twist at the end. Throughout the story of modern day animal rights activism vs the restrictions of caged animals for economic gain and add in the ancient activity of fox hunting in the beautiful Lakes District the reader wonders who are the good guys (apart fron Skelgill and his team!) and who are the bad guys! Beckham continues to tease us with his descriptive imagery of the Lakes and Fells.
March 19, 2021
The DI Skelgill Books 8-10 were very good. I always enjoy this series by Bruce Beckham (box set 3 ). Volume 10 was particularly good, with very convoluted circumstances leading to a couple of deaths and an apparent animal rights protest against a zoo and a fox hunting group provide cover for an attack on a nuclear plant grand opening, foiled at the very last possible moment by Skelgill.
April 14, 2021
A Great Series on Skelgill
I love all sorts crime, detective, mysteries. I read rocket roller coaster stories, as well as, slow and steady. I like these series...they are cerebral and the author is great at story line and implanting clues. The author keeps you guessing until the end. Great reads.
I love all sorts crime, detective, mysteries. I read rocket roller coaster stories, as well as, slow and steady. I like these series...they are cerebral and the author is great at story line and implanting clues. The author keeps you guessing until the end. Great reads.
October 17, 2024
Skelgill does it again.
Love the complex and descriptive writing style of Bruce Beckham. I find myself learning new word definitions and picking up on local lingo.
I've read (so) many British "who done its" and these by far are the best.
Nothing like a good mystery series to welcome in the winter.
Thanks.
Love the complex and descriptive writing style of Bruce Beckham. I find myself learning new word definitions and picking up on local lingo.
I've read (so) many British "who done its" and these by far are the best.
Nothing like a good mystery series to welcome in the winter.
Thanks.
May 12, 2025
Another winning tale. One thing I'd like would've a Been map with each book covering each novel.
Each novel should include photographs depicting the diverse landscapes and locations the protagonist traverses throughout the story, enhancing the reader's visual understanding and immersion in the narrative.
Each novel should include photographs depicting the diverse landscapes and locations the protagonist traverses throughout the story, enhancing the reader's visual understanding and immersion in the narrative.
February 13, 2021
Exceedingly good Detective series.
Have just finished book 10 of this compelling series. Lots of sub plots and excellent geographical information which transport you to the Lake District.
Have just finished book 10 of this compelling series. Lots of sub plots and excellent geographical information which transport you to the Lake District.
September 24, 2022
Brilliant!
Believable characters, beautifully rendered scenery and twisty plots give this series punch & power; I couldn’t wait to reach the final chapters to have the threads all tied together. Well done, Mr Beckham!
Believable characters, beautifully rendered scenery and twisty plots give this series punch & power; I couldn’t wait to reach the final chapters to have the threads all tied together. Well done, Mr Beckham!
February 10, 2024
Love this series!
The Inspector Skelgill series gets
better with each book! Although they are written to be stand-alone books, it's better to read them in order to enjoy the relationships. Now, on to book 11!
The Inspector Skelgill series gets
better with each book! Although they are written to be stand-alone books, it's better to read them in order to enjoy the relationships. Now, on to book 11!
February 16, 2021
Brilliant
Fantastic characters great twists in the well written storyline and always a satisfying ending that us natural rather than contrived.
Fantastic characters great twists in the well written storyline and always a satisfying ending that us natural rather than contrived.
February 1, 2025
I continue to enjoy this series. Skelgill and his compatriots provide enjoyable adventures with no need for extreme violence. You don’t have to stay with book one, but give them a try.
February 2, 2025
I have not been disappointed with the series so far.
August 19, 2021
Better and better
This collection of books (8-10) introduces three wonderfully complex puzzles to be solved by the idiosyncratic Skelgill and his long-suffering sergeants Jones and Leyton. Each page-turning ending had me reading as fast as I could.
This collection of books (8-10) introduces three wonderfully complex puzzles to be solved by the idiosyncratic Skelgill and his long-suffering sergeants Jones and Leyton. Each page-turning ending had me reading as fast as I could.
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