The Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard Case Files: Books 1-3
(2025)(A book in the Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard series)
An omnibus of novels by C K Harewood
Murder is only a breath away in 1930s England and DI Matthew Stannard is ready to investigate and bring the killer to justice. This boxset brings together Matthew's first 3 murder mystery investigations.
The Empire Club MurdersJanuary 1930. The tranquillity of suburban Craynebrook is disturbed when a nameless corpse is found dumped on the local common.
Enter newly promoted Inspector Matthew Stannard, a detective with a reputation for solving crimes and catching killers, a reputation that hangs around his neck like a millstone and which threatens to drag him down.
As Matthew embarks on his murder investigation, another mystery demands his attention. One by one, members of a prestigious social club are meeting an untimely and unnatural death, leaving their friends wondering who will be next.
With the stakes higher than ever before, Matthew is under immense pressure from above to solve the case before the killer strikes again.
His career and hard-earned reputation hang in the balance. Will he catch the killer and keep his standing in the police force? Or will this case be his downfall?
Echoes of a MurderSpring 1930. In the quiet streets of Craynebrook, a sinister presence lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting women of the suburban London town. After every attack, the assailant disappears into the night, leaving behind no trace, no witnesses, and no clues for Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard to investigate.
Until one attack turns deadly, and a reporter suggests a connection to a local, unsolved murder. Matthew’s willing to consider there might be a connection between the two killings, but his fellow policemen are doubtful there’s anything to be gained by digging up an old murder. As Matthew’s suspect list grows longer, and with a dearth of tangible evidence, he’s forced to consider they could be right and his confidence in his ability to find the murderer wavers.
Should Matthew search for a motive in a forgotten murder mystery and risk being led down the wrong path? Or should his investigation stay focused on the recent killing and risk going nowhere?
Death of a BlackbirdIn a neglected corner of Craynebrook lies Blackbird Farm, a ramshackle relic of the previous century. One chilly October morning, the farmer's dead body is found, his blood soaking into the mud of the farm track. The horrific wounds on his body can only mean murder!
Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard, only just back at work after suffering a brutal attack, can hardly believe he has another murderer to find. The attack has left Matthew physically weak and mentally scarred, but he knows he will need all his powers of investigation to solve the mystery and find the farmer’s killer.
Meanwhile, his attack has aroused the interest of the female public. As well as being hunted by his attacker, Matthew is also being pursued by one particularly persistent correspondent. A chance meeting with her forces him to defend himself against a complaint that will not only tarnish his reputation but could see him thrown out of the police force forever.
The Empire Club MurdersJanuary 1930. The tranquillity of suburban Craynebrook is disturbed when a nameless corpse is found dumped on the local common.
Enter newly promoted Inspector Matthew Stannard, a detective with a reputation for solving crimes and catching killers, a reputation that hangs around his neck like a millstone and which threatens to drag him down.
As Matthew embarks on his murder investigation, another mystery demands his attention. One by one, members of a prestigious social club are meeting an untimely and unnatural death, leaving their friends wondering who will be next.
With the stakes higher than ever before, Matthew is under immense pressure from above to solve the case before the killer strikes again.
His career and hard-earned reputation hang in the balance. Will he catch the killer and keep his standing in the police force? Or will this case be his downfall?
Echoes of a MurderSpring 1930. In the quiet streets of Craynebrook, a sinister presence lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting women of the suburban London town. After every attack, the assailant disappears into the night, leaving behind no trace, no witnesses, and no clues for Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard to investigate.
Until one attack turns deadly, and a reporter suggests a connection to a local, unsolved murder. Matthew’s willing to consider there might be a connection between the two killings, but his fellow policemen are doubtful there’s anything to be gained by digging up an old murder. As Matthew’s suspect list grows longer, and with a dearth of tangible evidence, he’s forced to consider they could be right and his confidence in his ability to find the murderer wavers.
Should Matthew search for a motive in a forgotten murder mystery and risk being led down the wrong path? Or should his investigation stay focused on the recent killing and risk going nowhere?
Death of a BlackbirdIn a neglected corner of Craynebrook lies Blackbird Farm, a ramshackle relic of the previous century. One chilly October morning, the farmer's dead body is found, his blood soaking into the mud of the farm track. The horrific wounds on his body can only mean murder!
Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard, only just back at work after suffering a brutal attack, can hardly believe he has another murderer to find. The attack has left Matthew physically weak and mentally scarred, but he knows he will need all his powers of investigation to solve the mystery and find the farmer’s killer.
Meanwhile, his attack has aroused the interest of the female public. As well as being hunted by his attacker, Matthew is also being pursued by one particularly persistent correspondent. A chance meeting with her forces him to defend himself against a complaint that will not only tarnish his reputation but could see him thrown out of the police force forever.
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