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Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #29
Angel and the Nun
A murdered priest. Five suspects — all nuns.
It’s a cold foggy night, deep in the Yorkshire moors. In a small convent, a priest is discovered dead — blood staining his collar and covering his face.
Father Morgan was stabbed viciously to death by someone within these very walls. With just five nuns living in the convent and no sign of a break-in, Detective Inspector Angel assumes this will be a straightforward case.
But Angel hasn’t counted on the bloodlust of this ruthless murderer. Two of the nuns are killed just days later — stabbed in their beds as they sleep.
And then there are just three nuns — all seemingly innocent . . .
Angel must act fast to solve this baffling case. The clock is ticking. Can Angel catch the killer nun before any more innocent lives are lost? Or has he finally met his match?
It’s a cold foggy night, deep in the Yorkshire moors. In a small convent, a priest is discovered dead — blood staining his collar and covering his face.
Father Morgan was stabbed viciously to death by someone within these very walls. With just five nuns living in the convent and no sign of a break-in, Detective Inspector Angel assumes this will be a straightforward case.
But Angel hasn’t counted on the bloodlust of this ruthless murderer. Two of the nuns are killed just days later — stabbed in their beds as they sleep.
And then there are just three nuns — all seemingly innocent . . .
Angel must act fast to solve this baffling case. The clock is ticking. Can Angel catch the killer nun before any more innocent lives are lost? Or has he finally met his match?
210 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 5, 2022
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Roger Silverwood
69 books86 followersThe Yorkshire author writes crime stories about Detective Inspector Michael Angel who lives a fairly happy existence with his wife Mary in the town of Bromersley in South Yorkshire.
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December 12, 2022
Disappointed.
Read most of the series by Roger Silverwood. I found the two story lines in this book very predictable and a little far fetched.
Still keep reading future books though.
Read most of the series by Roger Silverwood. I found the two story lines in this book very predictable and a little far fetched.
Still keep reading future books though.
July 21, 2023
Book 29 by Roger Silverwood is another Michael Angel mystery. A priest is found dead, stabbed through the heart with a stiletto. That’s not unusual except it occurred in a convent where only five nuns live. Angel to investigate. Two days later, the Mother Superior is found dead in the same way. Investigation shows everything was locked up so it must be one of the nuns. How to prove it? Every story is unique and fast paced. I love the author’s writing style and the way he works in a description of the area where the investigation takes him. In this one, his wife, Mary, must visit her sister. Angel is pleased that she will be away because he anticipates having several late night stakeouts to get to the bottom of the mystery. I recommend you start with Book 1 because they are so good and because that way you will understand the background.
January 22, 2023
Disappointing
I love Angel and was so looking forward to this book.
Unfortunately I only finished it because I have read the entire series and hope to read more. This book left me stunned with the storyline about the businesses being extorted for protection money. Without giving away spoilers I wondered what working Police Department would work like this. To reach a point in the story where Angel would call, it "daft" was a breaking point for me. Still scratching my head at this storyline and not even commenting on the storyline of the Nuns. Hope there are more Angel books although Harry may lose his job after this one.
Hope someone can prove me wrong on my thoughts. Perhaps our Police Forces work differently in Canada.
I love Angel and was so looking forward to this book.
Unfortunately I only finished it because I have read the entire series and hope to read more. This book left me stunned with the storyline about the businesses being extorted for protection money. Without giving away spoilers I wondered what working Police Department would work like this. To reach a point in the story where Angel would call, it "daft" was a breaking point for me. Still scratching my head at this storyline and not even commenting on the storyline of the Nuns. Hope there are more Angel books although Harry may lose his job after this one.
Hope someone can prove me wrong on my thoughts. Perhaps our Police Forces work differently in Canada.
December 23, 2022
Good, but needs editing
I find the inconsistencies really distracting. For example, look at this passage:
"I do everything myself and I rarely have vacancies. The Reverend Morgan was lucky. I had a cancellation from a young couple from Portsmouth that morning.’ Angel nodded. ‘Did you know the Reverend Richard Morgan before he stayed with you on the twelfth of November?’ ‘No, not until he phoned a few days before and booked for Saturday and Sunday."
Also, the timeline didn't make much sense.
I find the inconsistencies really distracting. For example, look at this passage:
"I do everything myself and I rarely have vacancies. The Reverend Morgan was lucky. I had a cancellation from a young couple from Portsmouth that morning.’ Angel nodded. ‘Did you know the Reverend Richard Morgan before he stayed with you on the twelfth of November?’ ‘No, not until he phoned a few days before and booked for Saturday and Sunday."
Also, the timeline didn't make much sense.
April 30, 2025
Detective Angel Returns
I’ve read several other books in the Angel series. This one keeps the main strengths of the series, it’s fast moving and intricately plotted. However, while a murder mystery must have violence, at least by implication, this one seems to have more than necessary. British police have a different emphasis than American police in the use of firearms. But, in this book the bad guys are heavily armed and willing to respond with a lethal hail of bullets. I prefer a more subtle approach using physical evidence. However, it’s a fast and satisfying read.
I’ve read several other books in the Angel series. This one keeps the main strengths of the series, it’s fast moving and intricately plotted. However, while a murder mystery must have violence, at least by implication, this one seems to have more than necessary. British police have a different emphasis than American police in the use of firearms. But, in this book the bad guys are heavily armed and willing to respond with a lethal hail of bullets. I prefer a more subtle approach using physical evidence. However, it’s a fast and satisfying read.
December 23, 2022
What a load of rubbish.
I've liked this authors books, found amusing. But this one was so far fetched. If I thought that's how our police worked I would not be impressed. I realise it's fiction,but make it a little more realistic.
Why when he knows where the thugs are, get armed response, before they then flea from their hiding place to go on and throw a bomb through the window of the antique shop.
That women might not then be burned and subsequently died.
I've liked this authors books, found amusing. But this one was so far fetched. If I thought that's how our police worked I would not be impressed. I realise it's fiction,but make it a little more realistic.
Why when he knows where the thugs are, get armed response, before they then flea from their hiding place to go on and throw a bomb through the window of the antique shop.
That women might not then be burned and subsequently died.
December 30, 2022
These books are getting very simplistic just a stream of ‘ he did this, he did that’. I also can’t understand why a sleepy Northern town is being portrayed as the Wild West with a single senior policeman running about with a gun, having shoot outs in public areas, going on night time missions with no back up and without telling anyone.
Add to that the almost child like way the romance between Angel and Mary is portrayed and it’s all beginning to get a bit like a boys own comic.
Add to that the almost child like way the romance between Angel and Mary is portrayed and it’s all beginning to get a bit like a boys own comic.
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July 3, 2023Angel has gone from being intelligent and thoughtful, to a hopeless udiot
This series started off entertaining and Angel was a crusty old softie. But he always got his man. The side chars were loveable...Ahmed, Crisp!! But Angel now single handedly rights off giant armed thugs, repeatedly. Sustains life threatening head injuries and fully recovers. And is married to the most insipid woman in the planet.
This series started off entertaining and Angel was a crusty old softie. But he always got his man. The side chars were loveable...Ahmed, Crisp!! But Angel now single handedly rights off giant armed thugs, repeatedly. Sustains life threatening head injuries and fully recovers. And is married to the most insipid woman in the planet.
December 15, 2022
Angel and his Mary need to evolve a bit.
Having read several titles in this series, I find the formulaic use of characters a bit boring. Angel finds Mary's suggestion that he try a different career boring; his dislike of Mary's cousin boring, and his begrudging love for Mary sad. Time to mix up a few elements.
Having read several titles in this series, I find the formulaic use of characters a bit boring. Angel finds Mary's suggestion that he try a different career boring; his dislike of Mary's cousin boring, and his begrudging love for Mary sad. Time to mix up a few elements.
December 18, 2022
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story by Roger featuring Inspector Angel and the rest of his team. This time there were two very different cases to solve which put a strain on his time and endangered him. But he brought about a successful solution to both. Hope there are more books to come.
Another excellent story by Roger featuring Inspector Angel and the rest of his team. This time there were two very different cases to solve which put a strain on his time and endangered him. But he brought about a successful solution to both. Hope there are more books to come.
April 25, 2023
Roger & the Angel…. Michael, that is!
Just love & appreciate the seamless flow of this master wordsmith! After reading 29 of these enthralling books I am thirsting for book number 30! All the characters are so cleverly drawn, so consistently illustrated ,that’s it impossible not to feel a close relationship to them all. Thank you, Roger Silverwood, you are a star.
Just love & appreciate the seamless flow of this master wordsmith! After reading 29 of these enthralling books I am thirsting for book number 30! All the characters are so cleverly drawn, so consistently illustrated ,that’s it impossible not to feel a close relationship to them all. Thank you, Roger Silverwood, you are a star.
December 10, 2022
Wonderful Series
It’s hard to believe that this is the 29th book in the series. I have read and enjoyed them all. Michael Angel and his team never disappoints. This case was certainly a thriller. I highly recommend this book!
It’s hard to believe that this is the 29th book in the series. I have read and enjoyed them all. Michael Angel and his team never disappoints. This case was certainly a thriller. I highly recommend this book!
December 10, 2022
Suspense-filled, Feel-Good Mystery
this is one of my favorites of Mr. Silverwood’s many great books. Very fun to read, multiple plots going, but easy and fun to read. highly recommend as clean, can’t-put-down entertainment!
this is one of my favorites of Mr. Silverwood’s many great books. Very fun to read, multiple plots going, but easy and fun to read. highly recommend as clean, can’t-put-down entertainment!
December 29, 2022
silly story
Angel must be the dimmest copper in fiction. He makes the same mistake over and over, breaks the law he is supposed to uphold and seems to forget that he is not the only one on the force.
Angel must be the dimmest copper in fiction. He makes the same mistake over and over, breaks the law he is supposed to uphold and seems to forget that he is not the only one on the force.
January 5, 2023
Twists indeed!
Such a an interest read with a small cast of characters....and miles of reasons to suspect them all. It took me longer to read than usual but overall an exciting finish..or was it?
Such a an interest read with a small cast of characters....and miles of reasons to suspect them all. It took me longer to read than usual but overall an exciting finish..or was it?
May 3, 2023
Yorkshire murder mysteries
This mystery completed a thrilling series involving an intrepid detective Angel and his vision into the world of investigating crimes. All the series kept the reader enthralled to the end.
This mystery completed a thrilling series involving an intrepid detective Angel and his vision into the world of investigating crimes. All the series kept the reader enthralled to the end.
September 26, 2024
Angel is a fool, he thinks he is invincible and can go after the crooks on his own but, naturally, they keep getting the better of him and getting away. Hopefully our real life police inspectors have more brains than Angel.
December 19, 2022
I have enjoyed all of Mr. Silverwood's Angel series books, and given them all five stars, as I recall. This last book, I would have given 6 stars to, if it were possible. What I liked especially about this book, was the realism shown herein, that most English authors that write detective type stories almost never do. This is pertaining to a most relevant point, in which Mr Silverwood subtly shows the exception and the inherent fallacy concerning un-armed police going against armed thugs, where in other crime stories, the unarmed hero police detective will come out victorious. This is not realistic. I tend to read a great many crime and thriller books by British, Irish, and Scottish authors, though I am an American, because I find them of quality and excellent value. This point has been a pet peeve of mine for recent years, and I used this opportunity to bring it to the fore, whether others agree or not. I did my best to make it constructive critique, and please forgive me if it did not result in that way. I very much appreciate Mr. Silverwood's writing style and his wonderful ability to write a great story.
December 25, 2022
An easy read. I appreciated the lack of profanity I the author’s writing.
I found the plot a bit simple and the way it was written somewhat amateur in it’s style
I found the plot a bit simple and the way it was written somewhat amateur in it’s style
March 12, 2023
Brilliant
Haven't read one of Rogers books for a while, what a mistake that has been. The story line is believable, at times sad, at times humorous.
Haven't read one of Rogers books for a while, what a mistake that has been. The story line is believable, at times sad, at times humorous.
January 15, 2025
I dont know whats going on with MA is he on som kind of kamikaze mission or what.
December 1, 2023
I love this book and I'm looking forward for another great book please
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