The Skeleton Man: The gripping mystery series set against the Cambridgeshire fen

The Cambridgeshire hamlet of Jude's Ferry is a lonely, forgotten spot until a skeleton is found hanging in a bricked-up cellar during a Territorial Army exercise. Local newspaper reporter Philip Dryden is on the case, and a man pulled unconscious from the river claims to have lost his memory but reacts with startled fear to the name Jude's Ferry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Cambridgeshire, Jude's Ferry stands as a lonely and forgotten enclave, its history shrouded in obscurity. Once requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for military training, this quaint hamlet boasts a singular distinction: throughout its illustrious thousand-year existence, it has remained unscathed by any criminal activity. However, the tranquility of this serene community is shattered when a Territorial Army exercise takes place amidst the ruins. Amidst the ancient stones, a skeleton is discovered hanging from a bricked-up cellar, its neck encircled by a noose. The discovery sparks a series of intriguing questions, and local newspaper reporter Philip Dryden is determined to unravel the mysteries that lie within the ghostly village. As Dryden delves deeper into the investigation, he encounters a man who has been pulled unconscious from the river at nearby Ely. The man, whose identity remains unknown, claims to have lost his memory, yet his eyes betray a profound sense of fear whenever the name Jude's Ferry is mentioned. Intrigued by this peculiar reaction, Dryden embarks on a quest to piece together the fragmented memories of the man, hoping to unravel the dark secrets that lurk within the confines of Jude's Ferry. As he unravels the threads of the past, Dryden discovers a web of deceit and treachery that spans generations. The village, once a thriving community, has been plagued by a series of unexplained disappearances and mysterious deaths. The locals, who have long been accustomed to living in peace and tranquility, are now forced to confront the chilling truth that their beloved village may harbor a malevolent force that has been dormant for centuries. With each step forward, Dryden becomes increasingly aware of the danger that lurks around every corner. The ghostly village, once a symbol of innocence and tranquility, now emerges as a place of darkness and intrigue. As Dryden closes in on the truth, he realizes that he is facing a formidable adversary who will stop at nothing to protect the secrets that lie within Jude's Ferry. In a final confrontation, Dryden must confront the evil that has haunted the village for generations and bring justice to the victims who have been silenced for far too long. Jude's Ferry may be a forgotten spot, but its secrets are far from forgotten, and the legacy of darkness that haunts it will continue to be a source of fear and intrigue for generations to come.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749030605