Devonshire Mysteries

Dan Corrigan wants to disappear, but life has other ideas.Burnt out by the pressures of London life, Dan escapes to a Devonshire village, but he soon discovers an intriguing mystery.An ancient legend, a coded message carved in stone, and a secret swept beneath the carpet by an upper-class family: all compelling clues.And then a crime is committed.Dan promises to solve the case, along with his new neighbour and unlikely ally, Alan, but they uncover a hidden history, and there are those who want the past undisturbed.This challenge could be the tonic Dan needs, but once he begins, there's no going back.Can you solve this British mystery?Find out when you join Dan and Alan as they chase down the clues in A Study in Stone. Michael (Mikey to friends) is a full-time writer living and working in a tiny village on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon. He writes stories with characters you can believe in and plots you can sink your teeth into. Claim your free mystery book plus a starter collection when you join Michael's readers' group, The Awkward Squad. You'll also get a newsletter that's actually worth reading, and you'll receive advance notice of regular discounts and free books. Learn more and start reading today via Michael's blog, because everyone ought to be awkward once in a while: michaelcampling.com/freebooks

An evening in the pub shouldn't end like this.But a murder has been committed, and for Dan, the crime is too close for comfort. When the police are fooled by a false trail, the wrong man stands accused. But Dan won't stand by while a friend is blamed. He's determined to solve the mystery, even if it means putting his own safety on the line.The real murderer must not go unpunished. Justice must be done. But first, Dan will have to untangle a web of deceit - before it's too late.Join amateur sleuth Dan Corrigan as he tackles his greatest challenge to date.But make sure you have your wits about you because, in this rural valley, the river runs deep, but the lies run deeper still. Praise for the first Devonshire Mystery, A Study in Stone (All from independent reviewers):A tightly written, fascinating mystery. The protagonists are mysterious in their own ways. Their interactions are interesting and realistic. It held my interest and I look forward to more in this series.How refreshing to find! What's not to love? The pace is faster; the male sleuths are quick-witted, modern, and multidimensional. The setting is English. More please.It's the characters that really made it work. Dan and Alan are an unlikely pair, having very different personalities, but a shared inability to leave a puzzle unsolved sparks a friendship. I liked their refusal to give up until the mystery was solved.This was just fun to read from start to finish! I had no idea where it was going, didn't guess the end either.A quick and light story just right for my mood. I hope for more!The interaction between Dan and Alan reminded me of the Odd Couple. Their relationship may seem to grate on each other, but they learn that they do indeed make a good detective team! For this alone, I loved the book!This was a very different story, and well worth reading.

No one expected a murder.A hotel in Cornwall. A few days of peace and quiet by the sea.Dan Corrigan was looking forward to the change of scene. But he can't help burrowing beneath the surface of every situation, and among his fellow guests there's a rich seam of secrecy and deceit.Then the cryptic typewritten notes start to appear. And when the fabric of truth begins to unravel, it's up to Dan to piece together the facts, one thread at a time. Some secrets should never be kept.But when they're too terrible to tell, all that's left is revenge.And it seems that, after all, the scene is set for a mystery. The Devonshire Mysteries are traditional British mysteries in a modern-day setting.These are cosy mysteries (or 'cozy mysteries' for Dan Corrigan's trans-Atlantic fans). There's a touch of dry humour and the stories pay homage to the legacies of Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle. You'll always find a mixed bag of suspects, plenty of clues and a few red herrings, so that you could have solved the mystery if only you'd put two and two together.Amateur Sleuth Dan Corrigan is quick-witted, driven and far too clever for his own good. Fortunately, his friend and neighbour, Alan Hargreaves, is the perfect foil for Dan's intellect. Loyal, dependable and with a knack for detailed research, Alan keeps Dan on track, and together, they make an effective team. Recommended Reading OrderA Study in StoneValley of LiesMystery at The HallMurder Between the Tides.

There are strangers in Embervale, and not everyone is pleased to see them.A conflict is brewing, and Dan Corrigan senses that there's more to this animosity than meets the eye. Before long, there'll be a victim. Dan digs deeper and finds himself drawn into a web of deceit.It's a tangled case for Dan and Alan, but they won't give up until they've uncovered the truth. The Devonshire Mysteries are traditional British mysteries in a modern-day setting.These are cosy mysteries (or 'cozy mysteries' for Dan Corrigan's trans-Atlantic fans). There's a touch of dry humour and the stories pay homage to the legacies of Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle. You'll always find a mixed bag of suspects, plenty of clues and a few red herrings, so that you could have solved the mystery if only you'd put two and two together.Amateur Sleuth Dan Corrigan is quick-witted, driven and far too clever for his own good. Fortunately, his friend and neighbour, Alan Hargreaves, is the perfect foil for Dan's intellect. Loyal, dependable and with a knack for detailed research, Alan keeps Dan on track, and together, they make an effective team. Recommended Reading Order:A Study in StoneValley of LiesMurder Between the TidesMystery in May.