The Black Country Mysteries
(2025)(A book in the Chris Tyroll Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by Barrie Roberts
Four gripping British crime thrillers set in the Black Country now in one complete box set.
Welcome to Belston, a Black Country town where justice is rarely black and white — and solicitor Chris Tyroll is always in the thick of it.
MEET CHRIS
Christopher Tyroll is a solicitor in Belston, constantly juggling his chaotic legal aid practice with his compulsion to dig deeper into crimes. Thirty-five, wryly handsome, and nursing the scars of a failed marriage, Chris is driven by a stubborn belief in justice. Whether defending the downtrodden in court or probing a suspicious death with his allies — the blunt Scots pathologist Dr Macintyre and his razor-tongued secretary Jayne — Chris refuses to look away when something smells wrong. His moral compass makes him a target, but also makes him the kind of lawyer Belston can’t do without.
THE SETTING
In the heart of England’s Black Country, where soot-stained brick meets the shadows of old industry, justice is never simple. Belston is a town of grim factories, smoke-blackened terraces and narrow streets that remember better days. Its Guildhall and Victorian courthouse dominate the market square, while down back alleys, the Rendezvous Café buzzes with gossip from lawyers, police and crooks alike. In Belston, the boundary between respectability and ruin is paper-thin — and it’s Chris Tyroll’s job to walk the line.
From a wartime photograph that hides a deadly secret, to a robbery gone horribly wrong, to the seedy underbelly of the Midlands music scene — Tyroll must balance courtroom battles with dangerous investigations on the streets.
Perfect for fans of Peter Lovesey, Judith Cutler, Martin Edwards and Peter Robinson
PRAISE FOR BARRIE ROBERTS:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the moment I started reading I could not step away from it!' S. Foos.
⭐⭐''⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved it. This held my interest from the beginning. I am eager to read more from Mr Roberts.' Noddy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a unique mystery.' MisterTheory.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you like reading English modern day mysteries, and need a comfortable read, this book may be right for you.' R.Glickman.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Turn off your phone, grab you snacks and drinks and jump into this memorable thriller!' Bill B.
Genre: Mystery
Welcome to Belston, a Black Country town where justice is rarely black and white — and solicitor Chris Tyroll is always in the thick of it.
MEET CHRIS
Christopher Tyroll is a solicitor in Belston, constantly juggling his chaotic legal aid practice with his compulsion to dig deeper into crimes. Thirty-five, wryly handsome, and nursing the scars of a failed marriage, Chris is driven by a stubborn belief in justice. Whether defending the downtrodden in court or probing a suspicious death with his allies — the blunt Scots pathologist Dr Macintyre and his razor-tongued secretary Jayne — Chris refuses to look away when something smells wrong. His moral compass makes him a target, but also makes him the kind of lawyer Belston can’t do without.
THE SETTING
In the heart of England’s Black Country, where soot-stained brick meets the shadows of old industry, justice is never simple. Belston is a town of grim factories, smoke-blackened terraces and narrow streets that remember better days. Its Guildhall and Victorian courthouse dominate the market square, while down back alleys, the Rendezvous Café buzzes with gossip from lawyers, police and crooks alike. In Belston, the boundary between respectability and ruin is paper-thin — and it’s Chris Tyroll’s job to walk the line.
From a wartime photograph that hides a deadly secret, to a robbery gone horribly wrong, to the seedy underbelly of the Midlands music scene — Tyroll must balance courtroom battles with dangerous investigations on the streets.
Perfect for fans of Peter Lovesey, Judith Cutler, Martin Edwards and Peter Robinson
PRAISE FOR BARRIE ROBERTS:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the moment I started reading I could not step away from it!' S. Foos.
⭐⭐''⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved it. This held my interest from the beginning. I am eager to read more from Mr Roberts.' Noddy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a unique mystery.' MisterTheory.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you like reading English modern day mysteries, and need a comfortable read, this book may be right for you.' R.Glickman.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Turn off your phone, grab you snacks and drinks and jump into this memorable thriller!' Bill B.
Genre: Mystery
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