The Crowded Grave: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno Chief Of Police Book 4)

Name: The Crowded Grave: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno Chief Of Police Book 4)
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (6700 reviews)
Author: Martin Walker

by Martin Walker

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.5 (6,700)

4.5 stars from 6,700 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

353 pages~5.9 hr readPublished by VintagePublished 2013-04-09

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Last checked: Apr 5, 2026

Must ReadHighly rated with thousands of reviews. A proven favourite.

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime mysteries set in places worth visiting, where the food and wine matter as much as the plot.
You appreciate detectives who actually enjoy their lives between investigations, rather than brooding loners.
You're drawn to European settings and the clash between tradition and modern activism.

Maybe not for you if...

You want high-octane action and relentless pacing; this book prioritises atmosphere and character over breathless tension.
You prefer standalone mysteries; you'll get more from this if you've read the earlier Bruno novels.
You're uncomfortable with rural French food culture, including foie gras production and hunting traditions.

About this book

The fourth book in the Bruno, Chief of Police series, set in the French village of St. Denis. When an archaeological team excavating for Neanderthal remains discovers a corpse bearing a watch and a bullet wound, Chief of Police Bruno Courrèges must investigate. His work is complicated by a new magistrate, attacks by animal rights activists targeting local foie gras producers, and an upcoming France-Spain summit. Bruno also navigates attention from two intelligent women while managing the typical rhythms of spring in the village—lamb stews, wine, and walks with his dog, Gigi.

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Currently around #64K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 34% recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 6,700 reviews

Gaining approximately 42 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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