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DI Sam Clayton #1-3
Norfolk Murder Mysteries
IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOXSET:
BOOK 1: MURDER ON THE MARSH
When waitress Emma Dawson disappears, it looks like the police might have a serial killer on their hands. Emma seems to have been part of cultish group obsessed with contacting the dead via a medieval mystic. Then another child disappears. DI Sam Clayton faces a race against time to catch the killer.
BOOK 2: THE BAD SISTER
DI Sam Clayton is called to a murder scene in Holt, not expecting to find his estranged sister at the scene. Her husband, Henry Lambton, has been murdered. Meanwhile, vicious arson attacks in Norwich are sparking fear among the locals. The two crimes stretch the team to their limits. But they must pull together and race against time to prevent more attacks and get justice for their loved and not so loved ones.
BOOK 3: PLAY DEAD
Musician Kristina Manning is impaled by her cello spike. The disgraced conductor is found with his head stuffed in a piano. And a trumpeter dies, poisoned by his mouthpiece. Is there a serial killer with a musical edge on the loose? And what does the disappearance of former orchestra member Lauren Garner have to do with it?
BOOK 1: MURDER ON THE MARSH
When waitress Emma Dawson disappears, it looks like the police might have a serial killer on their hands. Emma seems to have been part of cultish group obsessed with contacting the dead via a medieval mystic. Then another child disappears. DI Sam Clayton faces a race against time to catch the killer.
BOOK 2: THE BAD SISTER
DI Sam Clayton is called to a murder scene in Holt, not expecting to find his estranged sister at the scene. Her husband, Henry Lambton, has been murdered. Meanwhile, vicious arson attacks in Norwich are sparking fear among the locals. The two crimes stretch the team to their limits. But they must pull together and race against time to prevent more attacks and get justice for their loved and not so loved ones.
BOOK 3: PLAY DEAD
Musician Kristina Manning is impaled by her cello spike. The disgraced conductor is found with his head stuffed in a piano. And a trumpeter dies, poisoned by his mouthpiece. Is there a serial killer with a musical edge on the loose? And what does the disappearance of former orchestra member Lauren Garner have to do with it?
565 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2021
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Anne Penketh
10 books38 followersLancashire lass who spent years abroad as a journalist and now based in London and Paris. ABBA fan and tap dancer
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
August 31, 2021
I've read the first three, won't be reading anymore. Couldn't make a connection to the characters, have no idea what they look like
October 19, 2021
A good choice to buy.
I would say this is a 4.5 star for the three titles because 1 and these get the 4
whilst book 2 most definitely a 5🌟.
This is an interesting series which I have enjoyed.
Accurate settings, key characters of developing interest and backgrounds plus very different themes in each title.
I did find the third title a little busy with names which sometimes meant I lost track of the who/what/why's, hence the 4🌟.
Certainly worth any readers money, especially if you prefer a cosier style of murder, without bad language and gore, but retaining the red herrings and complexities of police procedures.
I have little interest in whether the details of procedure are accurate, I read for pleasure and entertainment and this volume achieved both.
I would say this is a 4.5 star for the three titles because 1 and these get the 4
whilst book 2 most definitely a 5🌟.
This is an interesting series which I have enjoyed.
Accurate settings, key characters of developing interest and backgrounds plus very different themes in each title.
I did find the third title a little busy with names which sometimes meant I lost track of the who/what/why's, hence the 4🌟.
Certainly worth any readers money, especially if you prefer a cosier style of murder, without bad language and gore, but retaining the red herrings and complexities of police procedures.
I have little interest in whether the details of procedure are accurate, I read for pleasure and entertainment and this volume achieved both.
September 2, 2021
A Good Read
Three compelling books about Detective Inspector Sam Clayton and his team . Clayton is a complex man with problems, including anger issues. In each book there is murder and violence, but he is tenacious and committed to his career. His character developed over the three books and was believable. I will be reading more of these books.
Three compelling books about Detective Inspector Sam Clayton and his team . Clayton is a complex man with problems, including anger issues. In each book there is murder and violence, but he is tenacious and committed to his career. His character developed over the three books and was believable. I will be reading more of these books.
September 2, 2021
An entertaining and interesting set of stories with a nice ending
The stories were different, interesting and entertaining in that each one was different but with just enough mystery to keep you on tract.
The stories were different, interesting and entertaining in that each one was different but with just enough mystery to keep you on tract.
May 18, 2022
Norfolk Murder Mysteries Books 1-3
A pretty good read, though at times, I tended to get a wee bit lost with all the characters. Probably just me.Would definitely recommend it though.
A pretty good read, though at times, I tended to get a wee bit lost with all the characters. Probably just me.Would definitely recommend it though.
September 8, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed the three books. Have now started on book 4 in the series
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September 12, 2021Interesting detective stories set in Norfolk.
September 16, 2021
not sure at the beginning if I would like these books but after a few chapters I was fully hooked
September 18, 2021
Enjoyable
Liked the characters and the twisting plots. Good stories with a satisfactory outcome each time. Easy reading and entertaining.
Ideal for holidays.
Liked the characters and the twisting plots. Good stories with a satisfactory outcome each time. Easy reading and entertaining.
Ideal for holidays.
October 12, 2021
Easy to read
Thorough enjoyed the books. Paced well and kept reader interested. Characters are believable and a good description of the setting.
Thorough enjoyed the books. Paced well and kept reader interested. Characters are believable and a good description of the setting.
October 14, 2021
Very good read
I liked the story, I can visualize each of the characters, lots of twists and turns. From start to finish.
I liked the story, I can visualize each of the characters, lots of twists and turns. From start to finish.
November 20, 2021
Fascinating reading
These stories were fascinating to read well written and told , well thought out really enjoyed reading them. Well done.
These stories were fascinating to read well written and told , well thought out really enjoyed reading them. Well done.
November 25, 2021
Good series
I know Norfolk very well so recognised a lot of the area which made the reading more personal. Really enjoyed these books.
I know Norfolk very well so recognised a lot of the area which made the reading more personal. Really enjoyed these books.
March 30, 2022
Good plots
I would recommend this series to any afficianado of detective stories. Very good murder mysteries with a great cast of characters.
I would recommend this series to any afficianado of detective stories. Very good murder mysteries with a great cast of characters.
June 20, 2023
More of a sci fi book than a murder mystery
January 29, 2023
Pretty good
I liked the second story the best It's the reason I gave three stars. The first story was somewhat boring and the third story was ok, but it dragged at times.
I liked the second story the best It's the reason I gave three stars. The first story was somewhat boring and the third story was ok, but it dragged at times.
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