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Get *seven* gripping Scottish crime mysteries in this great value set.
Fans of Val McDermid, JD Kirk, TG Reid, Ian Rankin, Caro Ramsay, William Paul and Stuart MacBride will be fascinated.
Praise for Gerald Hammond’s The Mystery of Three Oaks:
‘Convincing. . . Will appeal to dog lovers and mystery lovers alike. “mail
“Short and snappy as a terrier’s cry, full of country legend.” Daily Telegraph
“Hammond has created another brilliant, deeply human detective.” Publishers Weekly
“The characters, both human and canine, are believable and engaging.” Financial Times
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The twists and turns keep you hooked.” Evanna H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Like Miss Marple in the dog world.” Leigh L.
In this seven-book set:
Book One: Dogs in the Dark
Mrs Dyches, a local show dog breeder, was found shot to death in her back garden, with her neighbor John Cunningham the prime suspect. Mrs. Dyches made no secret of her disdain for her neighbor, John Cunningham, and his breeding of hounds. John is determined to clear his name and find the real culprit. Can he find the killer before others are harmed? . . Or an animal?
Book Two: Dog House
Renowned wildlife artist George Muir is found dead in his studio. Police believe it was an unfortunate accident. But John Cunningham smelled something fishy. Now, he needs to uncover evidence of the murder and find out who in Muir’s circle wanted him dead.
Book Three: Whose Dog Are You?
John and his wife Beth discovered a body in the Eden Estuary and a missing dog was also found nearby. John’s interest is piqued when he realizes this abandoned dog may hold the only clue to the mystery. But his investigation will put him in great danger.
Book 4: Give your dog a name
When fake photos of John abusing his dog Stardust are shown to a local show judge, his livelihood is put at serious risk. Then Stardust disappeared, replaced by an almost identical dog. As John begins to investigate the conspiracy, he finds himself in the crosshairs of a ruthless killer.
Volume 5: The Curse of the Cocker Family
New Year’s Eve celebrations have been disrupted after a reveler was killed in a hit-and-run incident. The only clue was a frightened black cocker spaniel abandoned on the side of the road. This is the second murder involving a black spaniel in a week. As John investigates the case, he finds himself on the trail of a psychopath who will stop at nothing to cover his tracks.
Book Six: Stab in the Tail
A Springer Spaniel was viciously injured. John thought it was the work of overzealous animal rights activists. His search leads him to a horrific crime scene. As the investigation deepens, he finds himself face to face with a group of cowardly criminals who will stop at nothing to hide the truth.
Book Seven: Mad Dogs and Scotsmen
John’s car was stolen. Behind is a valuable black Labrador and a valuable gun. Then, a woman’s body was found near a burned-out car, and the Labrador’s owner went missing. How far is John prepared to go to discover the truth and save both dog and owner?
Meet the amateur detectives:
John Cunningham was a Falkland Islands veteran. Forced to retire from the Army for health reasons, he could be bedridden for weeks. But when he is healthy, he is a dedicated and knowledgeable hound breeder. He’s smart and observant, making him the perfect detective to follow the trail of the killer.
environment
Fife’s green lowlands are made up of farmland, small villages and safe havens. Dog breeding and showing is big business in this special corner of Fife. It’s a closed but fiercely competitive world that forces some to resort to desperate measures. . . Even murder.
Get all seven of the thrilling Scottish suspense novels in this great-value bundle.
From the publisher
ASIN : B0CW1HY4L3
Publisher : Lume Books Crime, Thriller & Mystery Fiction, A Joffe Books Company (March 3, 2024)
Publication date : March 3, 2024
Language : English
File size : 3163 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text to Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Support
Enhanced typography : Enabled
X-Ray : Not enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 1234 pages
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