When Robert Mackie, the thirty-five-year-old Managing Director of a toy factory in Yorkshire, takes a holiday in a quaint Cornish fishing village in order to sort out his private life, he finds himself plunged into mystery and murder. The questionable behaviour of Detective Superintendent Cawthorne complicates and adds to the suspense. Trying to outwit Cawthorne, Robert uses the most unconventional methods to try to solve the mystery and unmask the murderer. But who will arrive at the truth first?

Deadly Daffodils (LIN)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

SILVERWOOD, ROGER

Mystery

Linford Mystery

For Inspector Michael Angel, the savage murder in a hospital of the criminally insane 20 years ago marks the beginning of this gruesome trail of enquiries to find a missing nurse. In spite of obstruction from the Chief Constable, this quirky Yorkshire policeman with only his two pet cats for consolation reduces the suspects to one, by resorting to an unusual and original strategy. A dead woman wearing one stocking inside out, an American class ring, a missing videotape of the lovely Lola, and two dead cats all play their part in this scramble to find the killer in this unusual and chilling mystery.

In the Midst of Life (DI Michael Angel)

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<p><div> <div>A savage murderer is on the loose in the town of Castlecombe, and battlesore police inspector Frank Spence is brought out of retirement to lead enquiries. The victim is a strikingly handsome young soldier, recently discharged after having served in Iraq. It soon emerges the young man's new home had become a secret love nest for him and some of the young wives in the neighborhood, creating murderous anger and jealousy among the locals. With few clues and little DNA evidence, the inspector seems to be stumped. However, the theft of the priceless Persian Salamander jewel, a WPC insisting the investigation is being aided by a dead policeman, a character called Marmalade Mary, and a thief with a sugar fetish all play their part, as Spence races to reveal the murderer.</div> </div></p>

Salamander (DI Michael Angel)

Sham (DI Michael Angel)

An arsonist and murderer threatens to set fire to the luxury home of the local MP. Detective Inspector Michael Angel has two suspects, and while one has completely disappeared, the other is securely locked up in a police cell. But what do the 12 umbrellas found hanging from his bedroom ceiling mean? Will the umbrella man be able to execute his threat while still in police custody? Meanwhile, the murder of a famous stage magician's beautiful assistant appears to be a copy of an unsolved crime committed 25 ago. Could both cases be related? Michael Angel must race against the clock to unravel this unusual and chilling mystery.

The Umbrella Man (DI Michael Angel)

Thrillers & Suspense

Detective Inspector Michael Angel and his team investigate another puzzling and chilling case of murder in the South Yorkshire town of Bromersley. Wheelchair-bound millionaire businessman, Joshua Gumme, has the Midas touch—he is successful with women and in business. Even at card games he wins every time, but while everybody knows he cheats, they just don't know how. It is no surprise therefore, when his body is found floating in the River Don. At the same time, Angel's investigations lead him on the trail of two dangerous crooks, but as Michael Angel attempts to find and arrest them, he soon discovers that they have their own plans for the inspector.

The Man Who Couldn't Lose (DI Michael Angel)

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

The famous film director of a leading international film studio is found murdered on the set in the South Yorkshire town of Bromersley. Nearby, a penniless tramp has been shot dead with a gold sovereign in his mouth. There are neither clues nor DNA for either murder, but Detective Inspector Michael Angel tackles this case with his customary tenacity. As usual, his superiors and the system seem to hinder him at every turn. Finding his life at risk, he must apply his unique skills to overcome the danger, unravel the mystery, and find the culprit before time runs out.

The Curious Mind of Inspector Angel (DI Michael Angel)

A blind woman is found murdered in a small countryside town. Three unconnected witnesses swear that they saw a woman in a blue dress flee the scene minutes before the body was found. In addition, enquiries reveal that a picture of the missing woman—whose likeness was painted 60 years earlier—is discovered in the house of an acquaintance of the victim. Detective Inspector Michael Angel must call on all his tenacity and skill to find the escaped woman before she kills again.

Find the Lady (DI Michael Angel)

Detective Inspector Angel and his team investigate a puzzling case of abduction and possible murder in the south Yorkshire town of Bromersley. A rich woman marries a man she hardly knows then disappears. Investigations reveal that her husband, Harry, never existed. Also, four men who claim they have nothing in common, staying at the luxurious Feathers Hotel, wake up in the middle of the night having been attacked in their sleep, and each suffering from a painful broken finger. At the same time, a hit man, known as The Fixer, is at large, causing every villain and policeman to be apprehensive and on their toes.

Wild About Harry (13) (DI Michael Angel)

Shrine to Murder (DI Michael Angel)

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