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H.F. Ellis
H.F. Ellis
Books by H.F. Ellis

The Papers of A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
In which he explains the truth of his misfortunes as a schoolmaster at Burgrove.

The Retirement of A.J. Wentworth
Officially retired to his rural village home, surely he can now stay out of trouble?

The Swan Song of A.J. Wentworth
Marking the end of an era, A.J. Wentworth dons his cap and gown one last time.
Mark Hebden
Mark Hebden
Mark Hebden, who died in 1991, was one of the pen names of John Harris, author of The Sea Shall Not Have Them and Covenant with Death. He also wrote adventure stories under the name of Max Hennessy.
Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a sailor, an airman, a journalist, a travel courier and a history teacher. During World War II he served with two forces and two navies. Hebden is a master of his genre, and his writing is as timeless as it is versatile and entertaining.
Books by Mark Hebden

Death Set to Music
A brutal murder has been committed to an operatic soundtrack: can Inspector Pel identify the killer?

Pel and the Faceless Corpse
Nobody wants to talk about the murder victim found in the woods, but Inspector Pel insists on answers.

Pel Under Pressure
Two deaths lead to the discovery of a fledgling drug ring – can Inspector Pel bring the criminals to justice?

Pel Is Puzzled
A series of thefts, a murder and the arrival of the Tour de France – it's a typical day in the office for Inspector Pel.

Pel and the Staghound
A wealthy businessman disappears – and his faithful staghound seems to be the only one upset about it...

Pel and the Bombers
A terrorist group plans to assassinate the President on his visit to Burgundy – it's down to Pel to stop them.

Pel and the Predators
Pel discovers himself to be the target of a letter-bomb sent by an old enemy – can he stave off the predators?

Pel and the Pirates
Pel's honeymoon is rudely interrupted by the murder of a local taxi driver.

Pel and the Prowler
Pel investigates the murders of a series of young women, and finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Pel and the Paris Mob
Pel faces interference from Paris colleagues, along with violent crime from out-of-town gangs.
Castle Freeman
Castle Freeman
Castle Freeman, Jr. is the author of five novels, including the critically acclaimed Go With Me, which has been made into a film starring Anthony Hopkins, as well as two short-story collections. For thirty years he contributed pieces on country living in New England in The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and he has lived rural Vermont since 1975.
Books by Castle Freeman

All That I Have
When a local tearaway gets tangled up with a group of Russian criminals, things start to go awry...

Old Number Five
Lucian Wing ends up drawing on his last ounces of patience, tact, and – especially – humour.

Children of the Valley
A pair of runaways take refuge in Sheriff Wing’s slice of the Vermont countryside.
Joyce Porter
Joyce Porter
Books by Joyce Porter

Dover One
Scotland Yard sends Dover to remote Creedshire to investigate the disappearance of a young housemaid.

Dover Two
The odious Inspector Dover is on the hunt for two murderers, who separately killed the same victim.

Dover Three
Obscene poison pen letters are causing misery in the bleak village of Thornton – it's up to Dover to track down the culprit.

Dover and the Unkindest Cut of All
Mrs Dover witnesses a young policeman's suicide and has the bad taste to report it, ending Dover's seaside vacation abruptly.

Dover Goes to Pott
When a local business magnate’s daughter is murdered, the call goes out for Scotland Yard’s finest.

Dover Strikes Again
A local construction tycoon has been strangled – but could Inspector Dover be in danger too?

It’s Murder with Dover
Dover and MacGregor set off on a tour of the Stately Homes of England, in search of a murderer...

Dover and the Claret Tappers
Inspector Dover suddenly vanishes from Scotland Yard, and a gang of kidnappers, the Claret Tappers, issues an ultimatum...

Dead Easy for Dover
Pomeroy Chemicals is seeking to fill the lucrative position of Chief Security Officer, and Dover fancies the job for himself...

Dover Beats the Band
When an autopsy reveals a peculiar clue, DCI Dover and his ever-unwilling assistant MacGregor set off on a trail that leads them to a squalid seaside resort.

Dover: The Collected Short Stories
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case?
Gabby Hutchinson Crouch
Gabby Hutchinson Crouch
Gabby Hutchinson Crouch (Horrible Histories, Newzoids, The News Quiz, The Now Show) has a background in satire, and with the global political climate as it is, believes that now is an important time to explore themes of authoritarianism and intolerance in comedy and fiction. The Darkwood Series does so in a funny, engaging way that never loses the warmth of humanity, even as its villainous Huntsmen try to dehumanise their victims as well as anonymising and dehumanising themselves. Drawing on inspiration from other satirical stories set in a magical universe such as Shrek and the Discworld novels, the Darkwood adventures create a world where readers can enjoy more grown-up versions of fairytales, while also holding up a mirror to our own society.
Born in Pontypool in Wales, and raised in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, Gabby moved to Canterbury at 18 to study at the University of Kent and ended up staying and having a family there.
Books by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch

Darkwood
Can Gretel save the Darkwood and her home village from the sinister masked Huntsmen?

Such Big Teeth
Gretel and her friends venture into the cold northern mountains, seeking allies in their struggle against the huntsmen.

Glass Coffin
The final book in the acclaimed Darkwood trilogy – a modern fairy tale series to bewitch grown-up fans of Terry Pratchett and younger readers alike.
Jennifer Stone
Jennifer Stone
Jennifer Stone was born in Essex and spent her formative years living within its borders and enjoying the delights of the multiple night clubs and alcopop-swigging opportunities available. After a stint in North Wales acquiring a degree and a further spell in Leeds, training to be a teacher, she returned to the south of England to teach English in a variety of schools. She is currently head of English at a boarding school in Suffolk and has just completed her MA in Creative Writing (Crime) at UEA. She lives with her wife and their small son.
Books by Jennifer Stone

Cherry Slice
In Cherry Hinton's first case, she discovers that it takes a reality-TV star to catch a reality-TV murderer.

Christopher Russell
Christopher Russell
Chris Russell is a writer and musician based in London. Since forming The Lightyears in his teens he has toured the world, playing everywhere from Wembley Stadium to Glastonbury Festival. He has worked as a music reviewer and features writer, and is currently writer-in-residence for Byte the Book. As well as Mockstars, Chris is also the author of a successful series of novels for young adults: Songs About a Girl, Songs About a Boy and Songs About Us.
Books by Christopher Russell

Mockstars
Can two ordinary boys from a sleepy village take on the cut-throat world of rock ’n’ roll?
Victor Canning
Victor Canning
Books by Victor Canning

Mr Finchley Discovers His England
What if you were forced to take a holiday for the first time?

The Runaways
'Victor Canning is one of the world's finest story-tellers' Good Housekeeping

Mr Finchley Goes to Paris
Mr Finchley's marriage proposal is derailed by a trip to Paris, and a series of adventures unfolds...

Flight of the Grey Goose
‘A delightful tale by a brilliant thriller writer.’ Daily Mirror

Mr Finchley Takes the Road
Mr Finchley takes a house-hunting trip in a horse-drawn caravan – what else will he find along the way?


The Improvised Life of Polycarp Jarvis
An exuberant, life-affirming novel of taking your chances.

The Uncertain Future of the Silvermans
A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discovery

Fountain Inn
What’s going on behind the doors of Fountain Inn? A leisurely, beautifully observed thriller - sure to delight fans of Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence.

The Minerva Club
The Minerva Club is is extremely exclusive: only criminals need apply for membership.
Paul Flower
Paul Flower
Paul Flower was born and raised in Michigan and still resides there. He has been writing professionally for more than 37 years. While much of his career has been spent in advertising and marketing, he worked in broadcasting for a short time. Paul has one previously published novel to his credit, and his writing has appeared in national and regional magazines. He and his wife have four grown children and a rapidly evolving number of incredibly beautiful and intelligent grandchildren.
Books by Paul Flower

The Great American Cheese War
Governor Bill Hoeksma of Michigan has a crisis on his hands: dairy has turned deadly in The Great American Cheese War...
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