The Missing Dead by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Skye. The police are called to the Ashaig cemetery because of a desecrated grave. But this is only the first, all were the crew of a fishing vessel which encountered an abandoned yacht eighteen years ago.
But the skipper’s widow, is discovered murdered. What did really happen 18 years ago. DI McAdam and his team investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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The Vanishing Act by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beaumont Hotel, in several days will host the wedding of the owner's son, Tom Beaumont. Staying there is magician Harry Bolt, with his wife Helena, employed to do a hotel assessment before the hotel inspector arrives. But he is already in the hotel and is soon found murdered in his locked hotel room.
An enjyable modern mystery

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Christmas in Kent: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet decides to accept Mr Collins invitation of Christmas at the parsonage. But who will be visiting Rosings and what will be the consequences
An enjoyable story

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Loose Tongues: A dark and tense detective thriller with a nail-biting finish by Chris Simms
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's DC Sean Blake first day at the SCU. Soon a series of murdered woman will be discovered. But why and by whom.
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to this new series

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An Unlamented Death by William Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1792 when Dr Bascom visited the Gressington churchyard he comes across a body, that of archdeacon Ross. He is not convinced that the ruling of the coroner is correct, and so spends sometime asking questions.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. A good start to this new series

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Flowers for the Judge by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1931 One of the directors at the Barnabus Publishing house, friends of Campion, is discovered dead after been missing for four days. Another director is accused of his murder. But is it the right person. Campion believes not.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Case with No Conclusion: A Sgt. Beef Mystery by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Peter Ferrers employs Sergeant Beef, p.i. to prove that his brother Stewart is innocent of the murder of Dr Benson, that he has been arrested for.
An entertaining historical mystery

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