THE WEST YORKSHIRE MYSTERIES: Seven gripping British detective crime thrillers

THE WEST YORKSHIRE MYSTERIES: Seven gripping British detective crime thrillers

by STUART PAWSON

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Fans of these authors will like this...

  • Colin Dexter
  • Reginald Hill
  • J.R. Ellis

Fans of these books will like this...

  • The Inspector Morse Series
  • Dalziel and Pascoe Series
  • Engines of God

Perfect for you if...

  • You love Colin Dexter and Reginald Hill but want something that doesn't take itself too seriously.
  • You prefer detectives who actually talk like real people and crack jokes instead of brooding dramatically.
  • You enjoy procedural mysteries with strong supporting casts and vivid British settings that feel like actual places.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You need high-octane plots with constant action and minimal dialogue.
  • You find dry humour grating or prefer your crime fiction dark and gritty without the wry observations.
  • You're looking for standalone novels rather than a long-form commitment to one detective's career.

About this book

This collection contains seven detective mysteries set in Yorkshire, England, totaling over 2,400 pages. The stories follow Detective Charlie Priest, the longest-serving detective in the fictional town of Heckley, West Yorkshire. Priest comes from a family of detectives and uses his dry wit and work as an escape following a difficult divorce. He is devoted to solving crimes and protecting his team of young constables. The cases Priest investigates range from art world scandals and murdered chauffeurs to small-town vendettas and a serial killer targeting local clergymen. Heckley, referred to locally as The Tops, is depicted as a picturesque Yorkshire town with views of rugged hills, bleak moors, and narrow lanes bordered by dry-stone walls. The box set includes: The Picasso Scam, The Mushroom Man, The Judas Sheep, Last Reminder, Deadly Friends, Some by Fire, and Chill Factor.

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