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Murder on the Record
(2017)(The fifth book in the Detective Frank Miller Yorkshire Mystery series)
A novel by James Whitworth
AN UNPUTDOWNABLE POLICE PROCEDURAL SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC YORKSHIRE TOWN OF WHITBY.
Summer has faded and a mist blows over the coastal town of Whitby. All is quiet. But a sophisticated killer is on the loose.
After a short leave of absence, Detective Frank Miller returns to his beloved Whitby, where he’s called out to a robbery.
He's surprised to learn that nothing is missing. Instead, a vinyl has been left at the scene.
Later that evening, Miller gazes out of his apartment window and sees a woman waving at him. When he looks again, she is lying unconscious on the pavement.
Miller rushes to her aid but he’s too late. The woman dies in his arms.
As Miller’s investigation kicks off, seven more break-ins occur at Whitby businesses. And at each crime scene an old vinyl is left.
The deeper Miller digs, the more complex the investigation becomes. And even more perplexing are the connections between this case and a string of missing women.
Seven vinyls and seven disappearances.
But what does it all mean? And why don’t the clues add up? Miller and DS Riddle must act fast to decode the killer’s sinister messages before he strikes again.
This utterly thrilling mystery is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Roger Silverwood, J R Ellis, J M Dalgliesh, or Ann Cleeves.
READERS LOVE MURDER ON THE RECORD:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me gripped from start to finish.’ Teresa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this series!’ Wanda D
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It is wonderful to read detailed descriptions of things in and around Whitby.’ Linda P
THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Frank Miller has a reputation as the youngest Chief in the force’s history. He eschewed the Graduate Training Scheme in favour of working his way up from the bottom – and this status can make him a little officious. His features are round, his hair – flopping despondently on his shoulders – dirty blonde, and his eyes bright blue.
THE SETTING
The small coastal town of Whitby is split in two by the River Esk, which runs from the North Yorkshire Moors into the town’s harbour, where it joins the North Sea. This natural divide has created two sides to town, linked by a swing bridge. The new side is largely Victorian, glowing with visitor attractions. The old side is home to the cobbled alleyways and dark fog banks that give the town its ancient charm. There, at the top of the 199 steps, are the foreboding Abbey ruins – their ghostly outline hanging above the town.
DCI Frank Miller Series
Book 1: Death’s Disciple
Book 2: The Eve of Murder
Book 3: Bidding to Die
Book 4: Better the Devil You Know
Book 5: Murder on the Record
Genre: Mystery
Summer has faded and a mist blows over the coastal town of Whitby. All is quiet. But a sophisticated killer is on the loose.
After a short leave of absence, Detective Frank Miller returns to his beloved Whitby, where he’s called out to a robbery.
He's surprised to learn that nothing is missing. Instead, a vinyl has been left at the scene.
Later that evening, Miller gazes out of his apartment window and sees a woman waving at him. When he looks again, she is lying unconscious on the pavement.
Miller rushes to her aid but he’s too late. The woman dies in his arms.
As Miller’s investigation kicks off, seven more break-ins occur at Whitby businesses. And at each crime scene an old vinyl is left.
The deeper Miller digs, the more complex the investigation becomes. And even more perplexing are the connections between this case and a string of missing women.
Seven vinyls and seven disappearances.
But what does it all mean? And why don’t the clues add up? Miller and DS Riddle must act fast to decode the killer’s sinister messages before he strikes again.
This utterly thrilling mystery is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Roger Silverwood, J R Ellis, J M Dalgliesh, or Ann Cleeves.
READERS LOVE MURDER ON THE RECORD:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me gripped from start to finish.’ Teresa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this series!’ Wanda D
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It is wonderful to read detailed descriptions of things in and around Whitby.’ Linda P
THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Frank Miller has a reputation as the youngest Chief in the force’s history. He eschewed the Graduate Training Scheme in favour of working his way up from the bottom – and this status can make him a little officious. His features are round, his hair – flopping despondently on his shoulders – dirty blonde, and his eyes bright blue.
THE SETTING
The small coastal town of Whitby is split in two by the River Esk, which runs from the North Yorkshire Moors into the town’s harbour, where it joins the North Sea. This natural divide has created two sides to town, linked by a swing bridge. The new side is largely Victorian, glowing with visitor attractions. The old side is home to the cobbled alleyways and dark fog banks that give the town its ancient charm. There, at the top of the 199 steps, are the foreboding Abbey ruins – their ghostly outline hanging above the town.
DCI Frank Miller Series
Book 1: Death’s Disciple
Book 2: The Eve of Murder
Book 3: Bidding to Die
Book 4: Better the Devil You Know
Book 5: Murder on the Record
Genre: Mystery
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