Big city cop. A stroll along the beach. A body in the sand.
Detective Inspector David Graham has just arrived on the island of Jersey, taking over a rag tag team of questionable commitment and skill at the Gorey Constabulary, a team that he is supposed to lead and develop into a cohesive investigative unit.
Within minutes, his first challenge presents itself when ex-soldier, Colonel Graves, finds a dead body on the beach. As the military man kneels down, he discovers it is his soon-to-be fianc half buried in the sand.
In a small resort like Gorey, this event is monumental, and almost unheard of. The rumors swirl yet it is the new Detective Inspector's job, with a bag still packed and travel dust on his shoes, to ferret out the clues and solve the case...while bringing his team along to assist.
With a Sherlock soul, The Case of the Hidden Flame packs humor and intrigue onto a small island of eccentric characters, roiling sea undercurrents, and deceptive coincidences - all accompanied by a fine cup of tea.
Interview with the Creator of the Series
Q - So, what makes the Inspector David Graham series special?
A - When I set out to write these books, I wanted to create something that played like a movie in the reader's mind. They are books with action, but also soul. They are ensemble pieces containing regular characters that are well drawn with strong personalities, humor and some tragedy. The Inspector David Graham books feel, to me, like good friends that never let me down. Every time we sit down to plan the books, I love to find out what the characters are going to get up to next
The Inspector David Graham books are a great mix of genres. They sit firmly in the cozy mystery category and are set on the beautiful island of Jersey in the English Channel between Britain and France. They feature a British detective who is part-Sherlock Holmes, part-Poirot, and, of course, uniquely himself.
Q - In what order should I read the books?
A - The Inspector David Graham cozy mysteries can be read, and enjoyed, in any order. The Case of the Hidden Flame is book two in the series and is set on Jersey just as Inspector Graham takes up his new post. All the books are complete mysteries.
There is a prequel, The Case of the Screaming Beauty, that provides background to the series. I've made sure not to include any spoilers in it for those who are new to the characters and any existing fans of Graham's adventures will still find plenty of fresh action and mystery as well as perhaps a few answers.
If you do want to read them in order, I'd suggest the following sequence:
The Case of the Screaming Beauty (prequel)
The Case of the Hidden Flame
The Case of the Fallen Hero
Q - Why should readers give these books a try?
A - Because the Inspector Graham series is a gentle, but colorful romp through the wealthy but isolated English island, a place that is picturesque and peaceful but one filled with amoral and snobbish eccentrics who possess all kinds of vices.
Graham is a complex character who is intriguing from the get-go and yet evolves throughout the series while his sidekicks are worthy, interesting characters in their own right. We feature many English countryside rituals, institutions and customs.
Ultimately, readers who enjoy gentle pacing with a plot that twists and turns, features much fun, drama, quintessential British-ness, and, of course, small town murder all the way to the end will get a kick out of this series.
★★★★★ "You had me at 'no profanity, graphic descriptions of sex or violence.'"
A missing girl. A broken doll. A scandal some would rather forget...
When 15-year-old Beth Ridley vanished on her way to school, it was a baffling mystery that shocked the small island community of Gorey. The girl was never found, and the sole clue - a leg torn from a doll she was carrying - led investigators nowhere. The case soon went cold...
Now, on the tenth anniversary of her disappearance, Detective Inspector Graham is taking another look at the case. As a cop in the big city, Graham has seen more than his fill of darkness and death. Something about the case doesn't feel right, and the inspector can't seem to let it go. What he uncovers will rock the town of Gorey to the core, and stir up memories long since forgotten. There are painful truths to face. And some people would prefer that their secrets stay buried...
The Case of the Broken Doll is a gripping fourth mystery in this best-selling traditional British detective mystery series with a modern twist. With fiendishly clever twists and characters you'll grow to love, it's easy to see why Golden's books have been described as "captivating" and "unputdownable." Warning: may cause sleepless nights... because you won't be able to stop reading.
"A fabulous addition to the series."
Praise for the Inspector David Graham mystery series: "A crackerjack read." "DI Graham is wonderful and his old school way of doing things, charming." "Great descriptions, good dialog, and a pace that was masterful."
Books in the Inspector David Graham mystery series: The Case of the Screaming Beauty The Case of the Hidden Flame The Case of the Fallen Hero The Case of the Broken Doll The Case of the Missing Letter The Case of the Pretty Lady The Case of the Forsaken Child
Grab a cup of tea and dive into this quintessentially British mystery series today.
Автор: Dagnall Grace, Golden Alison Название: The Case of the Fallen Hero: An Inspector David Graham Cozy Mystery ISBN: 1530493501 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781530493500 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 12630.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: "Alison Golden knocked it out of the park with one Just a fabulous job." Amazon reviewer"I was shocked by the ending and had so much fun reading this book " Amazon reviewer A mysterious castle. A beautiful wedding. A cold-blooded murder... Inspector David Graham wanted to get away from the crime and corruption of the big city. Now, he is content to lead a small group of officers in the tiny coastal town of Gorey. But Inspector Graham's peaceful life is about to come to screeching halt...
As he inspects the grounds surrounding the imposing Orgueil castle, Graham stumbles upon a screaming woman, kneeling beside a man's corpse. Hearing the woman's hysterical cries, Graham rushes to assist her - and to start gathering clues. Was it a suicide? An accident? Or something far more nefarious?
A web of lies and unanswered questions sends Graham's plucky team digging through the history of the victim, his grief stricken fianc , and even the castle itself. Monolithic in size and secrets, Orgueil Castle may reveal answers in the strangest, and most unsettling ways possible...
With one dead, four missing, and an entire castle full of dark family secrets, Inspector David Graham wonders if there is enough tea on the island to see him through it all...
Grab your cup of tea and dive into this quintessentially British mystery series today.
Автор: Dagnall Grace, Golden Alison Название: The Case of the Screaming Beauty ISBN: 1514750961 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781514750964 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 11490.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: "I know I have a winner of a book when I toss and turn at night worrying about how the characters are doing." Amazon reviewer
"Love it and love the author." Amazon reviewer
"Refreshingly unique and so well written." Amazon reviewer
A charming bed and breakfast. A diabolical murder. A guest with a secret to hide...
The prestigious Lavender Bed and Breakfast in Chiddlinghurst, England has stylish decor, lovely gardens... and a deadly problem. Norah Travis, a beautiful young woman, has been found murdered in one of their rooms. Detective Inspector Graham, a crusader for justice with a penchant for tea, and a dark side of his own, is assigned to the case. Joining Sergeant Harris at the sprawling estate, the duo set their caps to solving the vicious crime.
But with no witnesses and no motive, their investigation is quickly mired in a web of lies and deceit. The jocular proprietors, Amelia and Cliff, seem to have nothing to hide, but the same cannot be said for their long time guest, Tim. Then there's the bitter ex-husband, the tight-lipped housekeeper, a doddering old man... There's no shortage of suspects, but Graham's instincts lead him to investigate Norah's mysterious past. And a heinous secret soon comes to light...
A secret that just might be worth killing for.
The Case of the Screaming Beauty is a traditional mystery with a modern twist. Fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, and CSI will want to share a sip of tea with Detective Inspector Graham, and dive into this quintessentially British mystery series today.
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