Books in the The Dedley End Mysteries series

'Superb sleuthing! I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dedley End and can't wait to go back!' Heidi Swain, author of The Cherry Tree CafeOnce Upon a Crime... Nancy Hunter and her grandmother Jane Hunter run the Dedley Endings Bookshop, selling crime, thriller and mystery books, in a small, quiet Cotswold village where nothing ever happens... That is, until the wealthy and reclusive Roth family open up their mansion for the first time in thirty years, inviting the people of Dedley End to a lavish engagement party. While everyone is thrilled to finally look around the mansion on the hill, the festivities are quickly cut short when beautiful Lucy, recently married to young Harry Roth, is found dead after being pushed over the first-floor balustrade. But who among the guests could have been capable of her murder - and why? Nancy and Jane decide to investigate - after all, not only do they own a crime themed bookshop, they were also both named after famous literary detectives - but soon wonder if they've taken on more than they can handle. Especially when it seems the killer has worked out that they're hot on their heels... Can they catch the murderer before the murderer catches up with them? Or will there be a deadly ending to this story?Praise for Murder at the House on the Hill:'Such a fab book - really puts the cosy in cosy crime!' M. A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood'This is a brilliant 'whodunnit' which gave me some serious Miss Marple feels...it's absolutely brilliant and a pleasure to read' Head in a Book18'I loved this brilliant cozy read...it felt very Christie-esque. Nancy and Jane were fab, I loved their relationship. And I can't wait for more.' Reader Review'Even gave me some Murder, she wrote vibes... I truly enjoyed reading this funny, cosy mystery' Tizi's Book Review'A cosy crime story with lovable characters and a gripping storyline, perfect for curling up with' Kelly T's Space 'I really enjoyed this cosy crime, I was hooked with the storyline but also charmed by the characters' Kraftireader'A very well written story with a crime to solve but also with characters that the reader really starts to care about.' Reader Review'What an absolute delight this was to read... I was still guessing whodunnit until the end.' Wrong Side of Forty UK'I loved the characters of Nancy and Jane...a gripping read, which certainly held my attention and kept me guessing.' Ginger Book Geek'A delightful detective duo, a charming and clever cosy mystery.' Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend'A cosy, satisfying and enjoyable murder mystery full of intrigue...and even better, with a bookshop too!' Ella Allbright, author of The Last Charm'A well-executed murder mystery...I loved every second of it.' Reader Review'A blast! It's fast paced, fun and it keeps you guessing till the end!...The story is filled with lots of characters and unusual twists.' Reader Review

'Fabulous cosy murder/mystery with an unforgettable crime-fighting trio. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.' Angela Marsons, author of Stolen OnesA fete worse than death‿After finding the killer of Lucy Roth six months ago, life has settled back to normal for bookshop owner, Nancy Hunter, and her grandmother, Jane. The annual Dedley End village fete is just around the corner, and Nancy is delighted when bestselling author, Thomas Green, agrees to launch his first new novel in ten years there. But then a series of sinister events lead Nancy to realise someone is trying to sabotage their fete, so she, along with Jane and their journalist friend Jonathan, must turn detective to discover who isn‿t at all thrilled about the return of Thomas Green. When a body is discovered at the summer fete, the death scene mirroring that in Thomas‿ latest bestseller, they realise that there‿s another killer in Dedley End, but can they outsmart someone who appears to have pulled off the perfect crime?The clues are right under Nancy and Jane‿s noses, if only they can find them. Because the answers to life‿s questions can always be found in a book‿!A twisty, unputdownable cozy mystery that fans of Richard Osman, S.J. Bennett and The Marlow Murder Club will love. Readers can't get enough of Murder at the Summer Fete:'A joy of a read... I was gripped!‿ Melanie Blake, author of Ruthless Women'Cleverly crafted cosy crime at its absolute best!' Heidi Swain, author of A Taste of Home'A well crafted cosy mystery with warm characters and an excellent twist. I can't wait to visit Dedley End again!' Hannah Hendy, author of The Dinner Lady Detectives'A team of likeable amateur detectives, a delightful bookshop setting and a cast of intriguing suspects. Tremendous fun.' Clare Chase, author of Mystery at the Church‿A perfect read!...Will entice even the most seasoned mystery reader. If you're a fan of Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton, you can't miss this series.‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿What a fun and cozy read!...A fantastic page-turner that made my winter night far warmer.‿ Reader Review‿This. Is. Brilliant. Could not put it down. I really hope there's more Dedley End adventures!‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿Absolutely loved this book!...The characters were great and the story flowed along nicely. I read the book in a day, I couldn't put it down!‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿Just as intricate, twisty, and fun as the first. It kept me guessing and I just love the small village settings.‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿It was very engrossing and I read it within one day‿ I love this book‿every new mystery by Victoria Walters is an auto-read for me‿ Reader Review‿The second entry in this cozy series is even better than the first‿and the first was great! British cozies always have a special place in my reading list and heart and this one is right up there at the top.‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review