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Crime in the Gym
(2026)(Book 24 in the Detective Markham Mystery series)
A novel by Catherine Moloney
Bromgrove folk are dying to join Fitness for All. A friendly little gym where everyone’s welcome. And everyone’s a suspect.
Paralympian Jack Donahue has always been the gym’s devastatingly handsome poster boy. Until now.
Jack is found dead in the weights room. Bludgeoned with the same dumbbell that helped sculpt his world-class biceps!
Detective Gil Markham is called to investigate, with his loyal — and gloriously tactless — sidekick George Noakes never far behind.
But the deeper they dig into Jack’s secrets, the more suspects they find.
Behind his spotless public image, Jack wasn’t short of enemies. A spurned student with a grudge. A bitter ex-trainer. A girlfriend hiding secrets of her own.
Markham fears it all links back to a spate of attacks on the ladies of the Silver Swans barre group.
Before long, a second body falls. Then a third . . . both paid-up members of the gym.
Whoever’s behind these killings, they’re only just getting warmed up. Can Markham solve the case before they return to make it a personal best?
A wonderfully witty and twist-packed British crime mystery you won'''t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Faith Martin, Clare Chase, P.F. Ford and LJ Ross.
Readers love the Detective Markham Mysteries:
⭐⭐⭐��⭐ ‘Great read!! This book had chilling suspense, brutal murders, mystery, intrigue, action, and a few shocking twists!’ Debbie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Calls to mind the intricacies of Ruth Rendell . . . a maze of generational secrets and entangled motives.’ NetGalley reviewer
⭐'''⭐⭐⭐ ‘A tour de force of contemporary cozy crime fiction.’ Lisa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hats off to Ms Maloney! The mystery is good . . . the writing is witty. Will definitely leave you wanting more of the series.’ Jeffrey J., NetGalley
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another expertly penned murder mystery with an enigmatic protagonist, a pacy narrative and a well-executed plot . . .’ Ruth
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I did enjoy this, especially the witty parts courtesy of George Noakes . . . his musings were hilarious.’ Hannelore C., NetGalley
MEET THE DETECTIVE
DI Gilbert ‘Gil’ Markham cuts an impressive figure, with his Oxbridge polish, dry wit and brooding good looks. But underneath it all is a man shaped by trauma. This gives Markham a deep empathy for victims and outsiders, though he rarely wears his heart on his sleeve. He is skilled at reading people and uncovering the secret motives beneath respectable facades. His closest ally is retired DS George Noakes. Blunt, chaotic and tactless, Noakes is Markham’s opposite — yet their near-telepathic understanding make them a formidable team. Markham’s personal life is complicated. His relationship with fiery teacher Olivia Mullen has ended, but what does this mean for his connection with fellow detective Kate Burton?
Genre: Mystery
Paralympian Jack Donahue has always been the gym’s devastatingly handsome poster boy. Until now.
Jack is found dead in the weights room. Bludgeoned with the same dumbbell that helped sculpt his world-class biceps!
Detective Gil Markham is called to investigate, with his loyal — and gloriously tactless — sidekick George Noakes never far behind.
But the deeper they dig into Jack’s secrets, the more suspects they find.
Behind his spotless public image, Jack wasn’t short of enemies. A spurned student with a grudge. A bitter ex-trainer. A girlfriend hiding secrets of her own.
Markham fears it all links back to a spate of attacks on the ladies of the Silver Swans barre group.
Before long, a second body falls. Then a third . . . both paid-up members of the gym.
Whoever’s behind these killings, they’re only just getting warmed up. Can Markham solve the case before they return to make it a personal best?
A wonderfully witty and twist-packed British crime mystery you won'''t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Faith Martin, Clare Chase, P.F. Ford and LJ Ross.
Readers love the Detective Markham Mysteries:
⭐⭐⭐��⭐ ‘Great read!! This book had chilling suspense, brutal murders, mystery, intrigue, action, and a few shocking twists!’ Debbie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Calls to mind the intricacies of Ruth Rendell . . . a maze of generational secrets and entangled motives.’ NetGalley reviewer
⭐'''⭐⭐⭐ ‘A tour de force of contemporary cozy crime fiction.’ Lisa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hats off to Ms Maloney! The mystery is good . . . the writing is witty. Will definitely leave you wanting more of the series.’ Jeffrey J., NetGalley
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another expertly penned murder mystery with an enigmatic protagonist, a pacy narrative and a well-executed plot . . .’ Ruth
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I did enjoy this, especially the witty parts courtesy of George Noakes . . . his musings were hilarious.’ Hannelore C., NetGalley
MEET THE DETECTIVE
DI Gilbert ‘Gil’ Markham cuts an impressive figure, with his Oxbridge polish, dry wit and brooding good looks. But underneath it all is a man shaped by trauma. This gives Markham a deep empathy for victims and outsiders, though he rarely wears his heart on his sleeve. He is skilled at reading people and uncovering the secret motives beneath respectable facades. His closest ally is retired DS George Noakes. Blunt, chaotic and tactless, Noakes is Markham’s opposite — yet their near-telepathic understanding make them a formidable team. Markham’s personal life is complicated. His relationship with fiery teacher Olivia Mullen has ended, but what does this mean for his connection with fellow detective Kate Burton?
Genre: Mystery
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