Oak

by Angela B. Mortimer

DCI Michael Campion is new to the charming Wiltshire country-side having spent his life in London. He and his team investigate the murder of a young woman in the old village of St Aethelstan. It is a strange, ancient village set along a shallow river. Its villagers are welcoming and the pub feels like a home from home, the ancient church still in Catholic hands. The old church should be Protestant, yet they fought both Cromwells and won, the victories wiped from history. But, this peaceful village has more than the usual ancient mysteries. The murder is straight-forward, the culprit soon caught and yet Michael cannot escape this mysterious village lost in time. Then come the worldwide Plagues, but not in this village which feels so comforting. What is the ancient Oak standing proud in the middle of the wood, and why does it offer Michael comfort, and why must he seek to be reborn every year at the Night of the Winds

132 pages, Paperback

Published November 12, 2016

About the author

Born in the UK, married a gorgeous Aussie and have been living happily here ever since. Attended West of England college of art. Love reading sci-fi, fantasy and my fav subjects like genetics, planet sciences, philosophy, history - especially ancient, and of course space. I dreamt of being an astronaut. I've been writing since I could and painting for as long. I love the outdoors and gazing at the stars and wondering what might be out there.

Reviews

[Gary Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oak is a delightful mystery within a mystery. First we have the murder mystery—a young woman found in a small British village. We see the story through the eyes of Detective Chief Inspector Michael Campion, who finds the quaint village of St. Athelstan a bit creepy at first; but soon begins to feel very comfortable. Then the second mystery starts to unfold and the rest of the world gets pulled in.

It all moves to a surprising conclusion that is both frightening and hopeful. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery.