THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS MYSTERIES five absolutely gripping and atmospheric crime thrillers

Name: THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS MYSTERIES five absolutely gripping and atmospheric crime thrillers
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Rating: 4.2 (732 reviews)
Author: JIM KELLY

by JIM KELLY

Mystery Thriller Literary Fiction

4.2 (732)

4.2 stars from 732 reviews. Top 93% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime fiction with real psychological depth, where the detective's personal damage matters as much as the case itself.
You appreciate atmospheric settings that become characters in their own right—bleak, beautiful, and integral to the mystery.
You're drawn to British crime series with multiple books to sink into, featuring a flawed protagonist you want to follow.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced procedurals with clear resolutions; Kelly's work is literary and lingers on ambiguity.
You want uplifting reads; these are dark stories about guilt, secrets, and the cost of truth-seeking.
You're new to crime fiction and want simple, straightforward whodunits without psychological complexity.

About this book

This collection contains five crime mysteries by CWA Dagger award-winning author Jim Kelly, set in the Cambridgeshire Fens. The stories feature Philip Dryden, an investigative journalist living on a houseboat. Dryden's wife has been in a coma since a car accident he blames himself for—he was rescued by an unknown person but failed to save her. His work as a journalist serves as both salvation and curse, as his relentless pursuit of truth often leads him into dangerous mysteries. The Cambridgeshire Fens are characterized by miles of remote farmland, sprawling marshes, constant flooding threats, and unpredictable weather. Despite these harsh conditions, locals value the desolate beauty of the landscape. The stories are set against this atmospheric backdrop and feature a flawed but determined protagonist navigating dark secrets and complex investigations.

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Currently 4.2★ from 732 reviews

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