The Two Towns: The series prequel: introducing DI Andy Hall

The Two Towns: The series prequel: introducing DI Andy Hall (The Lakeland Murders)

An extended short story (over 25,000 words) introducing the Lakeland Murders - J J Salkeld's acclaimed series of crime novels set in and around England's Lake District.

It is DC Jane Dixon's first week on Kendal's CID team. Her new boss, DI Andy Hall, gives her an open file to review, and it's a far from straightforward case. A woman has died in suspicious circumstances in a Windermere caravan park, and although her husband is suspected there's not a shred of solid evidence against him. Can Jane move the case forward, or will a cold-blooded killer really get away with murder?

The rest of the team is busy too, because a vulnerable teenager from a troubled family has gone missing from home. There's nothing to suggest that the boy has been abducted, so what could have caused him to run away from home? DS Ian Mann, a tough ex-military man, and DC Ray Dixon are both heavily involved in the investigation.

This story introduces key members of the investigative team, as well as many of the themes that are developed in the full-length Lakeland Murders novels: including a strong sense of place, and an understanding that while justice usually prevails it is rarely complete, or completely fair.

Reader reviews for the full-length novels in the Lakeland Murders series include:

'Well developed, realistic, relatable characters, great plot, believable detailed scenes, good action sequences. Recommend to those that appreciate British detective novels. Always devour Lakeland murder mysteries.'

'Love J J Salkeld's books, his understanding of police procedure, his ability to draw his characters out into real people is, I believe, up there with the best of them and it is good to find crime stories set in Cumbria for a change.'

'Salkeld is good. Not just as a writer of gripping detective stories; but even more for his feisty exposure of the lunacies of institutions, hierarchies, and power. A refreshing and enlightening anarchist - much needed in these jaded, compliant and consumptive times.'
Country USA
Manufacturer HERRINGBONE Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-05-19
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	HERRINGBONE Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-05-19
Format	Kindle eBook

The Two Towns: The series prequel: introducing DI Andy Hall (The Lakeland Murders)

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