Murder on the Ballarat Train (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Book 3)

Name: Murder on the Ballarat Train (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Book 3)
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (3702 reviews)
Author: Kerry Greenwood

by Kerry Greenwood

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.5 (3,702)

4.5 stars from 3,702 reviews. Top 63% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: May 11, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love golden age detective fiction but want a protagonist who's stylish, wealthy, and utterly unafraid to break social convention.
You've watched the Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Netflix series and want to experience Phryne's cases in the books that inspired it.
You enjoy tight, clever plots set in the 1920s with a touch of glamour alongside the genuine darkness of the crimes.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer slow-burn character studies over brisk, plot-driven mysteries that move between clues and red herrings.
You need your detective fiction grounded in realistic police procedure rather than a wealthy amateur sleuth solving crimes on instinct.
You're uncomfortable with period-accurate references to darker historical practices like slavery, even in a mystery context.

About this book

Murder on the Ballarat Train is a historical mystery featuring amateur sleuth Phryne Fisher, set in the 1920s. When Phryne travels by train to Ballarat, she finds herself caught in a dangerous situation as passengers are poisoned with chloroform while sleeping. She must use her Beretta .32 to protect them. Phryne investigates a complex case involving a young girl with no memory, rumors of slavery and black magic, and the body of an old woman missing her emerald rings. As she works to solve the mystery, she encounters a rowing team and choristers who appear to be involved in something suspicious. The novel follows Phryne as she navigates the investigation with determination, setting aside social convention to uncover the truth.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 74% off peak. Price has dropped 23 times over the last 4 years. Goes on sale roughly every 57 days. Typically stays discounted for 55 days.

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Currently around #69K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 3,702 reviews

Gaining approximately 84 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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