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Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #14
The Cuckoo Clock Scam
Detective Inspector Angel investigates the murder of millionaire film writer and producer, Peter Santana. His body has been found in a lonely farmhouse where he used to hide himself away to write. There, strangely, Angel finds a dead pig in a silk nightdress in Santana's bed. Further investigations become more mystifying when he realises that wherever he makes an inquiry a cuckoo clock hangs upon the wall. The South Yorkshire town of Bromersley has cuckoo clocks everywhere. The DI and his team race to solve the murder, prevent more mayhem and unravel the mystery of the cuckoo clock scam...
291 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2010
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Roger Silverwood
78 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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May 8, 2023
The Cuckoo Clock Murders is book fourteen of the Yorkshire Murder Mysteries by Roger Silverwood. Detective Angel caught a murder case of Millionaire film writer Peter Santana. At first, Detective Angel is baffled by the presence of a pig in a silk nightgown next to the body, and the more he investigates this murder more mystified he becomes with the case. The readers of The Cuckoo Clock Murders will continue to follow Detective Angel's investigation to discover what happens.
I enjoy reading books in this series by Roger Silverwood, and I sometimes have to laugh at the characters and their interaction throughout this book. I love Roger Silverwood's writing styles that ensure I engage with his stories and characters. I love Roger Silverwood's portrayal of his characters and their interaction throughout this book. The Cuckoo Clock Murders was well-written and researched by Roger Silverwood. I like Roger Silverwood's description of the settings of The Cuckoo Clock Murders that complemented the book's plot.
The readers of The Cuckoo Clock will understand the importance of having an alibi during a murder investigation. Also, the readers of The Cuckoo Clock will learn that revenge does not pay.
I recommend this book.
I enjoy reading books in this series by Roger Silverwood, and I sometimes have to laugh at the characters and their interaction throughout this book. I love Roger Silverwood's writing styles that ensure I engage with his stories and characters. I love Roger Silverwood's portrayal of his characters and their interaction throughout this book. The Cuckoo Clock Murders was well-written and researched by Roger Silverwood. I like Roger Silverwood's description of the settings of The Cuckoo Clock Murders that complemented the book's plot.
The readers of The Cuckoo Clock will understand the importance of having an alibi during a murder investigation. Also, the readers of The Cuckoo Clock will learn that revenge does not pay.
I recommend this book.
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June 29, 2020A dead scriptwriter
A very wealthy film director, scriptwriter, is found dead in his bedroom with a pig in a pink silk nightgown in the bed. His wife , a famous actress , is currently working on a film in town . Another murder of a local man occurs in a pub. And to top it all off there is a forger working in the area .
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A very wealthy film director, scriptwriter, is found dead in his bedroom with a pig in a pink silk nightgown in the bed. His wife , a famous actress , is currently working on a film in town . Another murder of a local man occurs in a pub. And to top it all off there is a forger working in the area .
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December 24, 2020
Just another Yorkshire Murder Mystery
Nothing to make Cuckoo Clock standout amongst the last several but still an entertaining read.
Still wondering what happen to Mrs Buller-Price?
Nothing to make Cuckoo Clock standout amongst the last several but still an entertaining read.
Still wondering what happen to Mrs Buller-Price?
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May 28, 2020Loved it!
A pig in a pink nightie in the bed of a famous gentleman...and said gentleman dead on the floor! Plus the village seems to be awash in cuckoo clocks!
A pig in a pink nightie in the bed of a famous gentleman...and said gentleman dead on the floor! Plus the village seems to be awash in cuckoo clocks!
July 16, 2020
An Interesting Read
This is the third Roger Silverwood Inspector Angel book I have read and have found them to be very entertaining. They move quickly and do hold your interest.
This is the third Roger Silverwood Inspector Angel book I have read and have found them to be very entertaining. They move quickly and do hold your interest.
October 13, 2020
A wonderful series with well thought out plots and good characters. DI Angel is a treat.
February 18, 2021
Really enjoying this series good characters and great twists would recommend
May 4, 2020
A good continuation of the Michael Angel series!
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