Constable in the Wilderness

Constable Nick Mystery #28

by Nicholas Rhea

Dark days and ferocious weather. Cut-off villages and stranded animals can only mean one thing.

Winter is coming to the North Yorkshire moors. And the bobbies of Aidensfield had better be ready.

The blizzard outside may be endless. But it’s nothing compared to Constable Nick’s caseload. This winter, he must contend with bicycle theft, Claude Jeremiah Greengrass and his runaway double bass, and a crafty criminal duo known as the Terrible Twins.

He’s even managed to incur the wrath of his superintendent — by taking time out to build a snowman.

Can he keep the peace despite the inclement weather?

Genres: British Literature

162 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

A pseudonym used by Peter N. Walker

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume seemed to have more "mystery" about it--maybe because Rhea was the acting supervisor--his promotion from the book 27. More thefts--and then the mysterious burial in the last chapter--written about 30 years later he said. Always an enjoyable read--I already have #29 downloaded with Kindle Unlimited.

[Rob Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable book that feels more like a collection of short stories than a full blown novel. The timeline jumps about a bit during the book depending on the story and only the early part of it is actually set during Winter as depicted on the cover.

[Karin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember the Thanksgiving snow of 1950 so I can understand what Rhea is going through. AND I have worked for some people like his superintendent!!! I had to laugh at some of the mix-ups = not all of them though!!! I did enjoy the story and recommend the book.

[Linda N Leath · Rating 5 out of 5]

another good one

The constable series is delightful. Rhea writes with precision and humor, I recommend this as a change of pace from cozy mysteries, wannabe Harlequin romances and grisly detective stories.