Matter of Murder: Campbell & Carter mystery 7

A MATTER OF MURDER is the seventh Cotswold village crime novel in Ann Granger's Campbell and Carter series. Miff Ferguson stumbles across the dead body of a young woman inside a dilapidated warehouse and becomes embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse with a killer. Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter must join forces to piece together the puzzle before another innocent life is lost.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Ann Granger s Campbell and Carter series is a must for fans of Midsomer Murders and M. C. Beaton s Agatha Raisin mysteries. Two years ago,Miff Ferguson chose to opt out of the rat race. Since then he s been living rough and happily so. That is until now. For,as the first signs of winter approach,everything changes. While looking for shelter,Miff stumbles across the dead body of a young woman inside a dilapidated warehouse. Quickly realising he s not alone,and what s worse he s been spotted,Miff becomes embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse with a killer that forces him to abandon his life on the streets and take refuge with his aunt and uncle in the village of Weston St Ambrose. But,despite his best efforts to lie low,trouble seems to follow him and when another dead body is discovered at a local farm,it s clear Miff is not free from danger. With the clock ticking,Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter must join forces once again with the team of police at Bamford to piece together the puzzle before another innocent life is lost. Ann Granger s crime novels have received widespread praise for their sharp characterisation, impeccable plotting, and engaging storytelling. Granger is known for her ability to create complex and compelling characters, and her novels often delve into the darker aspects of human nature. In A MATTER OF MURDER, Granger introduces Miff Ferguson, a man who has chosen to leave the city behind and live a simpler life in the countryside. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon the dead body of a young woman inside a dilapidated warehouse. As he becomes embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse with a killer, Miff is forced to abandon his life on the streets and seek refuge with his aunt and uncle in the village of Weston St Ambrose. Despite his best efforts to lie low, trouble seems to follow Miff, and when another dead body is discovered at a local farm, it becomes clear that he is not free from danger. Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter must join forces once again with the team of police at Bamford to piece together the puzzle before another innocent life is lost. Granger s writing is characterised by her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to create a sense of tension and suspense throughout the novel. Her characters are well-developed and relatable, and readers will find themselves drawn into the story and invested in the outcome. A MATTER OF MURDER is the seventh novel in Ann Granger s Campbell and Carter series, and it is sure to appeal to fans of Midsomer Murders and M. C. Beaton s Agatha Raisin mysteries. If you are looking for a gripping and suspenseful crime novel that will keep you entertained until the very end, then this is the book for you.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472270627