Falconer Files: Brief Cases

The first instalment in an occasional series of short stories covering the elapsed time between the books in The Falconer Files series.An insanely gripping village detective series with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders._____________On Christmas Day the two detectives are summoned to a block of apartments in Market Darley, to investigate the unexplained death of a young woman whose fiancé was due to move in with her on New Year's Day.At first, her death seems a complete mystery, then, something that Dr Christmas discovers on the internet indicates that her death could just have been a tragic accident, or was it?_____________Praise for Andrea Frazer's quirky and compelling crime novels:*****'How does she do it - come up with these wonderful plots?... Well done, Andrea Frazer, yet again. Keep your wonderful books coming, please' Reader Review***** '...a good read... Ms Frazer has a pleasant style of writing and her characters are well drawn' Reader Review***** 'This short story is just as good as her longer books... a great read' Reader Review***** 'Yet another great read from Andrea Frazer - looking forward to the next' Reader Review

The third instalment in an occasional series of short stories covering the elapsed time between the books in The Falconer Files series.An insanely gripping village detective series with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders._____________This story covers events that occur between the books Pascal Passion and Murder at the Manse.DI Falconer and DS Carmichael are both enjoying a well-earned rest day, when they are summoned to a most distressing incident that has occurred at a chip shop on the parade of shops in Upper Darley.It was obviously murder, but was it something to do with the robust behaviour of some of the more aggressive customers from the night before or was it closer to home?_____________Praise for Andrea Frazer's quirky and compelling crime novels:***** 'As I expected from Andrea Frazer, another great story with all the detail, mystery and clues that paint a picture of everything as if one was actually there. Well done and thank you, Andrea' Reader Review***** 'Excellent read I would thoroughly recommend it... looking forward to next one.' Reader Review***** 'I read this book in one sitting. Up to the authors excellent standard...' Reader Review***** 'This book, like all the Falconer books, is well written and gripping. The characters are developing well into an entertaining Morse and Lewis' Reader Review

The sixth instalment in an occasional series of short stories covering the elapsed time between the books in The Falconer Files series.An insanely gripping village detective series with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders._____________DS Carmichael is accompanying his step-sons on their 'trick or treat' rounds in Castle Farthing, while DI Falconer holds the fort at Market Darley police station this Hallowe'en. In fact, it is DC Roberts who has drawn the evening's short straw and has been dispatched to the small town of Carsfold, to the south of the market town, for a second interview with a householder, without a clue that an unexplained explosion will not only land him in hospital yet again, but kick off another case of murder for his two colleagues.Harry Falconer is summoned to an address in Carsfold on the evening of 31st October when a man is found dead in his garden, a hollowed-out pumpkin jammed over his head, and his garden shed blown-up and fire-damaged. Carmichael is immediately summoned to join him and, together, they interrogate the victim's neighbours, uncovering a plethora of damaged and broken relationships, in their search for his killer._____________Praise for Andrea Frazer's quirky and compelling crime novels:***** 'This story has everything expected of an Andrea Frazer book and was a delight to read... I guarantee that you will be as hooked on them as I am!' Reader Review***** 'The unique, entertaining and, at times, heart warming story of Inspector Falconer and his sidekick Davey Carmichael continues... an easy read but doesn't lose any of the heart that the followers of this crazy duo have come to enjoy' Reader Review***** ' Loved it. Eagerly awaiting the Christmas story. Very enjoyable, heartwarming series' Reader Review***** 'Undeniable fun, holds your interest. An absolute joy' Reader Review

A box set of The Falconer Files Brief Cases Books 1 - 4 Book 1. Love Me To DeathOn Christmas Day the two detectives are summoned to a block of apartments in Market Darley, to investigate the unexplained death of a young woman whose fiancé was due to move in with her on New Year's Day.At first, her death seems a complete mystery, then, something that Dr Christmas discovers on the internet indicates that her death could just have been a tragic accident, or was it?Book 2. A Sidecar Named ExpireA young man and his girlfriend decide to celebrate their first St Valentine's Day together, with a cosy evening of cocktails at her house.But as the evening progresses,events don't go quite as Malcolm Standing planned.The next morning, DI Falconer and DS Carmichael are called in to try to sort out what really happened.Book 3. Battered To DeathDI Falconer and DS Carmichael are both enjoying a well-earned rest day, when they are summoned to a most distressing incident that has occurred at a chip shop on the parade of shops in Upper Darley.It was obviously murder, but was it something to do with the robust behaviour of some of the more aggressive customers from the night before or was it closer to home?Book 4. Toxic GossipDI Falconer becomes involved in a gossip-fuelled hate crime, only to find himself questioning his own judgement when it comes to protecting Miriam Darling from her anonymous persecutors...