Brock and Poole Mystery

A funeral goes wrong when a stranger is found in the grave. Now two detectives must dig up the truth. A scream cuts through a village funeral when mourners discover a stranger already lying in the freshly dug grave, pulling Detective Inspector Sam Brock and newly promoted Detective Sergeant Guy Poole into their first case together in Bexford. Poole, hoping his new post will help him outrun a painful past, soon finds himself navigating a community heavy with old grudges and long-buried resentments. Paired with the formidable Brock, who is juggling troubles of his own, he must find his footing fast as the investigation reveals wounds the village has never recovered from. When a second violent death shatters the cosy façade, Brock and Poole realise the past has not been laid to rest at all. Someone is willing to kill again to keep the truth hidden. An Occupied Grave is the first Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This completely readable and fast-paced murder mystery blends Agatha Christie with Alfred Hitchcock. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great whodunit. I thought I had the villain pegged but was totally wrong. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kept me guessing… exactly the kind of storytelling we need more of. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don't have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts.

When showbiz gets ugly... The glitz and glamour of showbiz descend on Bexford with the launch of the new TV series Foul Murder. But when a murder is committed live on stage, life quickly imitates art. Fortunately, Detective Sergeant Guy Poole and Detective Inspector Sam Brock are in the audience and immediately take control of the chaotic scene. As they dive into the investigation, it becomes clear that one of their own is the prime suspect. Despite his irritating demeanor, they are determined to prove his innocence. A Staged Death is the second Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime. ________________________________ Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An old-fashioned whodunnit that keeps you guessing with unexpected twists. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you love a good murder mystery, then this book is for you. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Characters are likeable, you are interested in what happens to them. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series of books is brilliant, just how I like them with an insight into the officers lives as well as the cases they are following. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This completely readable and fast-paced murder mystery blends Agatha Christie with Alfred Hitchcock. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don't have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.

Museums can be murder... The grand launch of a new exhibit at Bexford Museum takes a dark turn when Detective Sergeant Guy Poole and Detective Inspector Sam Brock discover a body among the displays. With whispers of a lost treasure, a tangled web of suspects, and personal stakes on the line, they must stay sharp to uncover the killer. Detective Sergeant Poole faces the daunting task of revealing a painful truth to his mother, risking the loss of a second parent. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Brock is at a crossroads, confronting major decisions about his future. Can they unravel the mystery and catch the killer before it's too late? When the Party Died is the third Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime. ________________________________ Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a truly enjoyable book, perfect for anyone who loves a good whodunnit with humour, love, and a hint of romance. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the plot, the style of writing, the portrayal of the characters and the fluency of the writing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Characters are likeable, you are interested in what happens to them. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series of books is brilliant, just how I like them with an insight into the officers' lives as well as the cases they are following. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fabulous characters, engaging, humorous and believable. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don't have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.

The game is ending. The danger is just beginning. As changes loom at Bexford police station, Detective Sergeant Guy Poole seeks a distraction and finds it in the camaraderie of a village pub team. But when one of his new friends is murdered, Poole quickly realizes that he and his new partner must learn to work together seamlessly, or risk letting the killer slip through their fingers. The Final Game is the fifth and final Brock and Poole Mystery, a clever, character-driven whodunnit perfect for fans of classic village crime. ________________________________ Praise for the Brock & Poole Mystery Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This final book of the series is one of the best. It's packed with action and has so many characters that it's a challenge to figure out who the murderer is. I thoroughly enjoyed this series and highly recommend it to everyone ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the plot, the style of writing, the portrayal of the characters and the fluency of the writing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nail biting stuff in between the investigations, character developments and skullduggery. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love this series, good to have to use your brain to work out the plots. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series of books is brilliant, just how I like them with an insight into the officers' lives as well as the cases they are following. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fabulous characters, engaging, humorous and believable. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very human partnership… they don't have all the answers and are not cardboard cutouts. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brock and Poole are great characters… written with flaws and all.