Strange Tombs - An Essex Witch Museum Mystery

Halloween in Essex and the Mystery and Suspense creative writing course at old Ratchette Hall is off to a creepy start, but when the course administrator is discovered dead, Rosie Strange and Sam Stone are on the case. They are digging up more questions than answers, such as who are the unearthly howls emanating from neighboring Witch Wood, how has a stone crusader lost a finger, and why is one of the tombs missing a corpse?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

The fourth installment in Syd Moore's spooktacular witch detective series, Halloween in Essex, and the Mystery and Suspense creative writing course at old Ratchette Hall is off to a satisfyingly creepy start. However, things take a turn for the worse when the course administrator is discovered dead, clutching a marble finger to his chest. For why would anyone, undead or alive, want to kill mild-mannered Graham? Luckily, Rosie Strange and Sam Stone are on the case. Soon, however, they are digging up more questions than answers: who are the unearthly howls emanating from neighboring Witch Wood every night? How has a stone crusader, on display in the church, managed to lose a finger? And, more sinister yet, why is one of the tombs missing a corpse?

The mysterious death of the course administrator at old Ratchette Hall has sent shockwaves through the community. Graham, the mild-mannered and beloved instructor, was found dead in his office, clutching a marble finger to his chest. The police are baffled by the motive behind the murder, as there seems to be no obvious suspects or any clear evidence linking anyone to the crime.

As the investigation unfolds, Rosie Strange and Sam Stone, two of the students in the creative writing course, become involved in the case. They are determined to uncover the truth and find out who is responsible for Graham's death. They begin by questioning the other students and staff members, but their inquiries yield no concrete leads.

One night, as Rosie and Sam are conducting their research in the library, they hear strange howls emanating from nearby Witch Wood. The howls are eerie and unnerving, and they seem to be getting louder and more frequent. They decide to investigate the woods, and they soon discover that there is something sinister lurking in the shadows.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the stone crusader, a revered statue that has stood in the church for centuries, has mysteriously lost a finger. The finger is nowhere to be found, and the church authorities are at a loss as to how it could have disappeared.

Furthermore, they discover that one of the tombs in the church cemetery is missing a corpse. The tomb was supposed to contain the remains of a long-lost member of the church, but the body is nowhere to be found. The authorities are deeply concerned, as this could mean that someone has dug up the grave and stolen the body.

Rosie and Sam are determined to solve the mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice. They enlist the help of their fellow students and staff members, and together they begin to piece together the clues. They soon discover that there is a dark and sinister history behind the church and the surrounding area, and that the murder of Graham is just the latest chapter in a long line of crimes.

As they close in on the truth, Rosie and Sam find themselves in danger. They are confronted by a mysterious figure who seems to know everything about the case. The figure threatens to expose their secrets and expose them to the authorities if they do not cooperate.

Rosie and Sam are determined to protect their secrets and find out the truth. They use their skills and knowledge of the supernatural to outwit their opponent and uncover the truth about the murder. In the end, they are able to bring the perpetrator to justice and restore peace to the community.

The murder of Graham has left a lasting impact on the community, and the creative writing course at old Ratchette Hall has been forever changed. Rosie and Sam have become heroes in the eyes of the community, and their determination to solve the mystery has inspired others to become involved in the search for justice.

The case of the missing finger and the missing corpse has also raised questions about the nature of the supernatural and the power of evil. The students and staff members of the creative writing course are left with a newfound appreciation for the importance of faith and the power of good.

In conclusion, the fourth installment in Syd Moore's spooktacular witch detective series, Halloween in Essex, and the Mystery and Suspense creative writing course at old Ratchette Hall is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of mystery and intrigue. The death of the course administrator has sent shockwaves through the community, and Rosie Strange and Sam Stone are determined to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice. Through their skills and knowledge of the supernatural, they are able to outwit their opponent and uncover the truth about the murder. The case has left a lasting impact on the community, and the students and staff members are left with a newfound appreciation for the importance of faith and the power of good.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 193 x 138 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786074485