The Body in Belair Park (The London Murder Mysteries)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Castle, Alice

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Mystery

Independently published

Thirty-something single mum Beth Haldane is forced to become Dulwich’s answer to Miss Marple when she stumbles over a murder victim on her first day at work. To clear her name, Beth is plunged into a cozy mystery that’s a contemporary twist on Golden Age crime classics. But can she pull it off? She already has a bouncy young son, haughty cat, a fringe with a mind of its own and lots of bills to pay, as she struggles to keep up with the yummy mummies of SE21.Join Beth in #1 of the London Murder Mystery series, as she discovers the nastiest secrets can lurk in the nicest places.

Death in Dulwich (The London Murder Mysteries)

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Beth Haldane, SE21's premier - and only - single mum amateur sleuth, is really pleased to find a new friend at the school gates, in the shape of irrepressibly bouncy Nina. As well as a way with words, Nina has a puzzle she wants Beth to solve, centred on the solicitor's office where Nina works in Herne Hill.But as the mystery thickens, threatening to drag in not just Nina and her boss, but the yummy mummies of Dulwich, too, Beth is about to find out just how far some people will go to keep up appearances. Join Beth in this fourth instalment in the London Murder Mystery series for her toughest case yet.

Homicide in Herne Hill (The London Murder Mysteries)

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

The Murder Question: An absolutely unputdownable English cozy mystery (A Beth Haldane Mystery)

Genre Fiction

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Meet Dulwich Village’s most daring resident, Beth Haldane. Mother to a sweet little boy, owner of a sulky cat… and solver of mysteries?\nIt’s a crisp spring day in Dulwich Village when Beth arrives at the intricate iron gates of Wyatt’s School for her new job as the historian’s assistant. But on a lunchtime stroll admiring the pristine grounds of this five-hundred-year-old institution, Beth is shocked to stumble over the body of her new boss Alan Jenkins: spectacles askew, his mustard-yellow tweed jacket covered in blood.\nGossip about outsider Beth spreads like wildfire. The parents in the playground are all whispering: did she bump him off to get her hands on his job?\nDesperate to clear her name and protect her own little boy, Beth turns her research skills to hunt for the true killer. She soon discovers Alan rubbed his fellow teachers up the wrong way… could the handsome headmaster be involved? Why did Beth see a flash of the school receptionist’s bright pink jumper at the murder scene? And what is the groundskeeper hiding?\nWhen Beth returns from her sleuthing to find her office in disarray and documents missing from the archives, it’s clear this prestigious school hides a deadly secret. But with parents and teachers panicking that the long-protected reputation of Wyatt’s is under threat, will Beth herself be in the murderer’s sights before the school bell rings?\nWander down the cobbled streets of Dulwich, where nothing is as perfect as it seems! Fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club and Faith Martin won’t be able to put down this deliciously gripping mystery.\nThis book was previously published as Death in Dulwich.\nRead what everyone’s saying about The Murder Mystery:\n‘I am crazy about this series!… The modern Miss Marple… witty and charming… I wish there was more mysteries like this… The perfect blend of a fun cozy feel and a murder mystery that keeps you turning pages late through the night! #WorthIt!… I highly recommend this series… A definite 5+ out of 5 freakin’ fantabulous stars!’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A great mix of murder, mystery and humour… a fab read… Draws you in from the very first page and envelops you in a cozy mystery hug that keeps a hold of you right until the end…. I thoroughly enjoyed this book… Highly recommended, five shiny stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Edge-of-the-seat, hygge-style crime mystery! I absolutely loved this book… vivid and witty… You really will be chopping and changing your mind as to whodunit several times… you want to find out who the culprit was… yet never want the story to end!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘The perfect novel for those who love cozy crime with a hint of dark and deadly undertones… intriguing… a thoroughly enjoyable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘I am hooked… kept me grinning… a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A must for lovers of cozy crime fiction… This is a good old-fashioned whodunnit with a great cast of characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Loved this story so much… Great story, unusual 'detective' and lots of plot twists with quirky humour throughout.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Murder Mystery: A totally gripping cozy murder mystery (A Beth Haldane Mystery)

Caring mother, school historian, and amateur sleuth Beth Haldane loves to while away an afternoon in the Museum of Art. But will she be next in the frame… for murder?\nBeth Haldane is gazing at enchanting paintings of the rolling English countryside when her daydream is rudely interrupted: by the discovery of a teenage girl unconscious on a marble bench.\nShocked, Beth realises this is no snoozing schoolchild. Someone dastardly has carefully crossed the girls’ hands across her white dress, as if she’s in a painting herself. And the girl’s discarded red backpack found in a corner of the museum is totally empty. Is someone suspicious hiding evidence? And who would want to harm this innocent soul?\nWith poor Sophia in hospital, and the parents of Dulwich Village in uproar that their little darlings might be next, Beth pesters police for updates. And with her keen eye for detail and research skills, Beth is perfectly placed to do some sleuthing of her own… but why are Sophia’s gaggle of friends so close-lipped? Has some typical teenage drama taken a dark turn?\nBut her questions are ruffling feathers at every turn. With Sophia’s life hanging by a thread, can Beth find her attacker before it’s too late – and before the finger points at Beth herself?\nA deliciously gripping cozy mystery that’s perfect for fans of fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club and Faith Martin.\nThis book was previously published as The Girl in the Gallery.\nRead what everyone’s saying about The Murder Museum:\n‘I found myself turning the pages faster and faster as I got towards the end – I had to know what happened!… A terrific read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Beth’s a brilliant character, intelligent and nosy… A series to sit back and enjoy. Thoroughly good!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘I love this character. She is intelligent, inquisitive and credible… delightful… I highly recommend this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Absolutely brilliant from start to finish… Love the characters especially the budding romance between Beth and Harry the policeman… Gripping.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘There’s plenty of twists and turns with a very surprising ending… I would highly recommend this to fans of MC Beaton or Agatha Christie.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘I thoroughly enjoyed Beth's second outing… A puzzling mystery… a fascinating yarn…. I'm loving the 'will they, won't they' tension between Beth and the spunky DI York as well. I'll be fascinated to see where this series goes next!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Murder Museum: An utterly addictive cozy mystery (A Beth Haldane Mystery)

As snow covers perfect little Dulwich Village, amateur sleuth Beth Haldane is certain something’s amiss. There’s a suspicious solicitor, poorly pooches and… a plot to murder?\nBeth Haldane is getting ready for a quiet Christmas with her son and their beloved grumpy cat when fellow single mother Nina begs her for help. Something fishy is going on with Mr Potter, the solicitor she works for… business is slow, with the accounts empty. So why does his wife have such an impressive collection of designer dresses?\nUnable to resist a puzzle, Beth agrees to cover Nina’s job as a receptionist to get a closer look. But just as she finds a mysterious key hidden away in the office, Mrs Potter arrives in floods of tears with terrible news for her husband. Their precious pet, Lancelot the Great Dane, has been found dead in his basket. Mrs Potter suspects a poisoning…\nBeth is shocked anyone would harm a beloved family pet, but the Potters are definitely hiding something. When an elderly widow comes to Mr Potter’s office begging for help with her will, Beth starts to suspect foul play… is Mr Potter taking advantage of this sweet old lady? And why is he curiously cool, when his whole family are distraught about Lancelot?\nBeth is determined to find what the mysterious key unlocks, discover Mr Potter’s secrets and get answers about the local pet-killer before they set their sights on an owner next time. But is Beth getting closer and closer to her own sticky end?\nA totally addictive cozy mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club and T.E. Kinsey.\nThis book was previously published as Homicide in Herne Hill.\nRead what everyone’s saying about Alice Castle:\n‘I am crazy about this series!… The modern Miss Marple… witty and charming… I wish there was more mysteries like this… The perfect blend of a fun cozy feel and a murder mystery that keeps you turning pages late through the night! #WorthIt!… I highly recommend this series… A definite 5+ out of 5 freakin’ fantabulous stars!’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A great mix of murder, mystery and humour… a fab read… Draws you in from the very first page and envelops you in a cozy mystery hug that keeps a hold of you right until the end…. I thoroughly enjoyed this book… Highly recommended, five shiny stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Edge-of-the-seat, hygge-style crime mystery! I absolutely loved this book… vivid and witty… You really will be chopping and changing your mind as to whodunit several times… you want to find out who the culprit was… yet never want the story to end!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘The perfect novel for those who love cozy crime with a hint of dark and deadly undertones… intriguing… a thoroughly enjoyable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘I am hooked… kept me grinning… a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A must for lovers of cozy crime fiction… This is a good old-fashioned whodunnit with a great cast of characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Loved this story so much… Great story, unusual 'detective' and lots of plot twists with quirky humour throughout.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Murder Plot: An utterly gripping cozy crime novel (A Beth Haldane Mystery)

A pleasant stroll in the park, catch ups over coffee and... a body among the spring bulbs?\nSingle mum and school historian Beth Haldane has promised her new beau, Detective Harry York, that her sleuthing days are behind her. But when she stumbles over the body of local artist Mark Smeaton while ambling in the park, it’s clear a dangerous killer is on the loose in peaceful Dulwich Village. Shocked, Beth can’t resist delving into the mystery.\nSnooping around the nearby cozy cafes, Beth listens carefully to gossip and soon learns Mark's graffiti-style art was famously controversial. There are plenty who might want him gone. Was it the suspiciously charming gallery owner? A disgruntled resident offended by Mark’s art? Or an old school chum with a dark secret about Mark’s true inspiration?\nA dinner party hosted by a dear friend soon gives Beth the chance to grill all her suspects over wine and nibbles. But following a lead back to the scene of the crime, Beth’s search of a hollow tree throws up a mysterious envelope that stops her in her tracks… will her sleuthing get her in hot water before she can find the villain, and before there’s another fatal plot in the park?\nAn absolutely gripping mystery that fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and The Thursday Murder Club won’t be able to put down!\nThis book was previously published as Revenge on the Rye.\nRead what everyone’s saying about Alice Castle:\n‘I am crazy about this series!… The modern Miss Marple… witty and charming… I wish there was more mysteries like this… The perfect blend of a fun cozy feel and a murder mystery that keeps you turning pages late through the night! #WorthIt!… I highly recommend this series… A definite 5+ out of 5 freakin’ fantabulous stars!’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A great mix of murder, mystery and humour… a fab read… Draws you in from the very first page and envelops you in a cozy mystery hug that keeps a hold of you right until the end…. I thoroughly enjoyed this book… Highly recommended, five shiny stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Edge-of-the-seat, hygge-style crime mystery! I absolutely loved this book… vivid and witty… You really will be chopping and changing your mind as to whodunit several times… you want to find out who the culprit was… yet never want the story to end!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘The perfect novel for those who love cozy crime with a hint of dark and deadly undertones… intriguing… a thoroughly enjoyable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘I am hooked… kept me grinning… a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A must for lovers of cozy crime fiction… This is a good old-fashioned whodunnit with a great cast of characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Loved this story so much… Great story, unusual 'detective' and lots of plot twists with quirky humour throughout.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Murder Walk: A totally unputdownable cozy murder mystery (A Beth Haldane Mystery)

A ticking clock, a grand Edwardian home… and a countdown to murder?\nBeth Haldane stands on a quiet street outside an ornate front door, glances down at her watch and taps her foot impatiently. Since her partner Detective Harry York moved into her little house in Dulwich Village, things are a bit too snug. Now Beth whiles away the hours waiting for house viewings and searching for the perfect new home for them and her little boy.\nWhen a flustered young woman finally arrives and introduces herself as the estate agent, Beth is looking forward to taking in the exposed red bricks and wooden floorboards of this charming Edwardian property. But when she peeks into a built-in wardrobe, a lifeless body is a greeting she wasn’t expecting.\nPanicked, the estate agent soon identifies the man as her boss Richard Pettit.With police on the way, Beth takes charge of scouting for clues. Why is the house echoingly empty of furniture except for a carefully folded pile of clothes in one room? Was the estate agent late because she was bumping off her boss? And what are the nosy neighbours hiding?\nWith rumours spreading all over Dulwich that Beth herself was the intended victim, when she is sent an anonymous message warning her off the case she knows she’s on the right track. But can she catch a killer before her own time runs out?\nA deliciously addictive cozy mystery read, that fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Agatha Christie and T.E. Kinsey will adore!\nThis book was previously published as The Slayings in Sydenham.\nRead what everyone’s saying about Alice Castle:\n‘I am crazy about this series!… The modern Miss Marple… witty and charming… I wish there was more mysteries like this… The perfect blend of a fun cozy feel and a murder mystery that keeps you turning pages late through the night! #WorthIt!… I highly recommend this series… A definite 5+ out of 5 freakin’ fantabulous stars!’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A great mix of murder, mystery and humour… a fab read… Draws you in from the very first page and envelops you in a cozy mystery hug that keeps a hold of you right until the end… I thoroughly enjoyed this book… Highly recommended, five shiny stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Edge-of-the-seat, hygge-style crime mystery! I absolutely loved this book… vivid and witty… You really will be chopping and changing your mind as to whodunit several times… you want to find out who the culprit was… yet never want the story to end!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘The perfect novel for those who love cozy crime with a hint of dark and deadly undertones… intriguing… a thoroughly enjoyable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘I am hooked… kept me grinning… a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A must for lovers of cozy crime fiction… This is a good old-fashioned whodunnit with a great cast of characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Loved this story so much… Great story, unusual 'detective' and lots of plot twists with quirky humour throughout.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Murder Hour: A completely gripping cozy crime novel (A Beth Haldane Mystery)

A winding path leads past the beautiful begonias to an overhanging oak tree. But underneath, a deadly secret is hiding... Beth Haldane cradles a warm cup of tea and admires the view of crisp, red autumn leaves scattering the lawn of her little garden. But the peace and quiet is interrupted when her loyal pet pooch sniffs out something suspicious. At the bottom of a freshly-dug hole is a bone: and it looks worryingly human. Even for a mystery-loving amateur sleuth like Beth, the discovery of a body beneath her own lawn is a little too close for comfort. But when the police insist that she must know something about the remains, digging up the truth herself is Beth's only option. With gossip flying all around Dulwich Village, Beth has her work cut out to find the culprit. Could a local cat-sitter, with keys to every home on the street, have been involved? Is her ex-actress neighbour a little too good at acting innocent? And was a whispered secret at a dinner party meant to point Beth in the right direction? Scouring her garden for missed clues, when Beth discovers a shining silver engraved coin she's certain it will lead to the victim's identity. But the arrival of a threatening anonymous message sends chills down her spine... can Beth find a killer hiding in plain sight, before she's the one pushing up daisies? A deliciously cozy and gripping murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and The Thursday Murder Club. Read what everyone's saying about Alice Castle: 'I am crazy about this series!... The modern Miss Marple... keeps you turning pages late through the night! #WorthIt!... A definite 5+ out of 5 freakin' fantabulous stars!' Goodreads reviewer, &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088; 'Fabulous... A real treat... a total surprise!... a cut above the usual mysteries... Without doubt, worthy of a full five stars!' Goodreads reviewer, &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088; 'Page-turning... thoroughly addictive... the perfect novel, just made for curling up with.' Goodreads reviewer, &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;

The Murder Garden: An utterly unputdownable cozy mystery (A Beth Haldane Mystery)

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