A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery
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Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its eighteenth instalment.
When the sleepy village of Steeple Martin announces its first beer festival, the locals are excited. Beer, sun and music, what could possibly go wrong?
As it turns out, a lot. An unexpected death shakes the village, and it's up to Libby Sarjeant to solve the puzzle. Or at least, she thinks it is. The police may have a slightly different idea of who’s case it is, but small details like that have never stopped Libby before.
But was it just an accidental death or is there something more sinister afoot?
Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its eighth instalment.
Amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and psychic investigator Fran Castle are invited to look into a house that is reputedly haunted by a seemingly musical ghost. For once, Libby can be as nosy as she likes without being accused of getting in the way of a police investigation.
However, when they unearth 50-year-old graves in the gardens, the police are bound to cramp their style.
Someone alive today doesn’t want them interfering either, and their lives are in danger as they try to unravel the mystery of their Debussy playing ghost.
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' Katie Fforde
Super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back with her most puzzling case yet . . . a mysterious death at the local cliffs.
Colin Hardcastle has arranged for two men to meet and discuss the sale of a house. But when Nick Nash - the owner of the property - doesn't show, Colin cannot begin to imagine the events he has set in motion.
Perplexed, Colin tells his friends in Steeple Martin, piquing the interest of Libby Sarjeant - and the Reverend Patti Pearson, who finds Nash's name strangely familiar . . .
Despite her burgeoning reputation as a super-sleuth, Libby is somewhat loath to investigate what seems to be a tragic accident. But when two of Patti's parishioners ask for her help, Libby very quickly finds herself caught up in the mystery. Then Nash's body is found, and things take a darker turn.
As the case unravels, biting deeper into the local community, Nash's shocking past is unearthed and it's up to Libby and her friend Fran Wolfe to help solve the case before it's too late...
This is an addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis and LJ Ross.
Readers adore the much-loved Libby Sarjeant series:
'I have read all the books in this series and love them all' ***** GoodReads review
'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' ***** GoodReads review
'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' ***** GoodReads review
Murder in Steeple Martin – Book One in the Libby Sarjeant Murder Mysteries
First in a series of British murder mysteries featuring retired middle-aged actress and sleuth, Libby Sarjeant.
Artist and ex-actress Libby Sarjeant is busy directing a play for the opening of a new theatre in her village when one of her cast is found murdered.
The play, written by her friend Peter, is based on real events in his family, which took place in the village during the last war. As the investigation into the murder begins to uncover a tangled web of relationships in the village, it seems that the events dramatised in the play still cast a long shadow…dark enough to inspire murder.
Libby s natural nosiness soon leads her into the thick of the investigation, but is she too close to Peter’s family to be able to recognise the murderer?
Murder at the Laurels – Book Two in the Libby Sarjeant Murder Mysteries
Steeple Martin amateur detective Libby Sarjeant’s friend, and sleuthing partner, psychic investigator Fran Castle, suspects that there is something suspicious about the death of her aunt in a nursing home.
When Fran’s long-lost relatives turn up and seem either unconcerned or obstructive, Libby and Fran are sure something is wrong, particularly as the will is missing.
As usual Libby needs very little persuasion to start investigating, even if she doesn’t see herself as Miss Marple. They discover surprising links to Fran’s own past but, as the murders multiply and the police take over, can the amateur sleuths keep on the trail?
Murder in Midwinter - – Book Three in the Libby Sarjeant Murder Mysteries
Libby Sarjeant and psychic investigator Fran Castle befriend Bella Morleigh, who has inherited a derelict theatre.
When an unknown body is discovered inside the theatre, they feel duty bound to help with the investigation. Although Libby is rather distracted by the preparations for her friends’ Civil Partnership ceremony, she’s getting the hang of using a computer to dig for information.
However, when a second body is found it is one of Fran’s psychic moments that makes the connection between the deaths; a connection with startling results.
LIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK
'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS
'A real page turner' KATIE FFORDE
Libby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in this gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.
Super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant returns with a baffling new case . . . two people missing in a single week.
When a homeless man from the old-fashioned English seaside town of Nethergate appears to go missing - and the police are not available to investigate - amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic friend Fran are called in to search for him.
But it seems the case might be far more complex than they anticipated - and when a second person disappears without trace, Libby suspects there must be a sinister connection between the two.
Following a murky trail to uncover the truth, Libby and Fran find themselves uncovering secrets hiding in plain sight.
Can they solve a puzzling mystery before anyone else suddenly vanishes?
READERS LOVE THE LIBBY SARJEANT SERIES:
'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review
'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review
'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review
'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review
'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review
'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
The twisting twenty-fifth instalment of Lesley Cookman's much-loved Libby Sarjeant series
Libby Sarjeant is deep into rehearsals for the annual pantomime when a body is found in a doorway two weeks before Christmas - and Libby and her friend Fran are called into action once again, when their investigation leads them to a local brewery and the sale of many of its pubs.
With the help of a team of local publicans, can Libby and Fran unravel the case before it's too late?
Praise for Lesley Cookman:
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE
'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS
'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review
'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review
'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review
'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review
'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review
'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review