The Shell House Detectives (Shell House Detective Mysteries Book 1)

Name: The Shell House Detectives (Shell House Detective Mysteries Book 1)
Price: 2.49 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (17793 reviews)
Author: Emylia Hall

by Emylia Hall

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.4 (17,793)

4.4 stars from 17,793 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy crime mysteries with strong character work and a sense of place that becomes a character itself.
You like protagonists who are older or outside the usual detective template and bring fresh perspective to solving crimes.
You appreciate the cosy mystery setup but want genuine stakes, darkness, and twists that keep you guessing.

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You need fast-paced thrillers that jump between perspectives every chapter; this builds momentum more steadily.
You prefer hardboiled police procedurals with forensics and technical detail over relationship-driven investigation.
You want a standalone; this is book one of a series, so you'll be left wanting more.

About this book

In the coastal town of Porthpella, retired and recently widowed Ally Bright's quiet life is disrupted when a distressed young man appears at her remote Cornish home late one night. Before she can understand what he's saying, he vanishes—only to be discovered the next morning dead at the base nearby cliffs. Feeling responsible, Ally seeks answers and connects with Jayden Weston, an ex-cop, at the scene. Both believe the death involves more than suicide. When the young man is identified as Lewis Pascoe, a newly released ex-offender, and Helena—the wealthy new owner of his grandmother's home—goes missing, Porthpella's close community becomes unsettled. Ally and Jayden decide to investigate together. They must determine whether the Pascoe family's tragic past connects to Helena's disappearance, and whether a killer is at work in Porthpella.

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Currently 4.4★ from 17,793 reviews

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