A hidden satchel. A long-buried murder. A seaside town with secrets worth killing for…
When Harvey Ross's terrier unearths an old leather satchel on Sheringham beach, the retired Detective Inspector discovers something the Norfolk waves should have claimed decades ago: evidence of an unreported 1950s murder—and a cryptic reference to treasure the locals swear doesn't exist.
Newly divorced and restless, Harvey can't resist pulling the thread. But as he navigates seaside gossip, forgotten grudges, and lies that have aged like the salt-worn groynes along the coast, he realizes someone is watching. Someone who's kept this secret for seventy years and won't let a meddling newcomer drag it into the light.
With Max at his side and allies among Sheringham's quirky residents, Harvey must solve the mystery before the next high tide washes away more than just footprints in the sand.
A delightful coastal cozy brimming with charm, twists, and dark currents beneath the surface. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, and Frances Evesham.
What did I think?
I really enjoyed Murder Most Foul and I'm so glad that Theo Harris has more books planned in the Harvey Ross Coastal Mystery series.
I loved the coastal setting of Sheringham in Norfolk that I found really easy to visualise thanks to the vivid and descriptive writing. I also loved Harvey Ross and his dog Max who are brought to life so well that they almost pop out from the page.
Harvey may have retired from the police force but he still has a copper's nose so when Max finds an old satchel on the beach there's a mystery for Harvey to solve. There's an old arsenic bottle in the satchel that relates to a murder most foul indeed. A murder that was never investigated at the time and one that someone in the town doesn't want Harvey to investigate.
This is a very intriguing story that hooked me from the start as I wanted to uncover the secrets that had been buried with the satchel. I absolutely raced through the book as I couldn't put it down and I became very fond of Harvey (and Max) over the course of the book. I can't wait to catch up with them again and I will definitely be reading more books in this fabulous series.
Mysterious, dangerous and captivating, Murder Most Foul is a fantastic start to an exciting new series. It may be cosy crime but it has an intelligent and intricate plot that kept me riveted from start to finish. A very highly recommended read.
I received a gifted paperback for the Love Books Tours bookstagram tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Theo Harris is an emerging author of crime action novels. He was born in London, raised in London, and became a cop in London. Having served as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police service for thirty years, he witnessed and experienced the underbelly of a capital city that you are never supposed to see. Theo was a specialist officer for twenty-seven of the thirty years and went on to work in departments that dealt with serious crimes of all types. His experience, knowledge and connections within the organisation have helped him with his storytelling, with a style of writing that readers can associate with. Theo has many stories to tell, starting with the ‘Summary Justice’ series featuring DC Kendra March, and the 'Harvey Ross Coastal Mystery' series, and will follow with many more innovative, interesting, and fast-paced stories for many years to come.
For more information about upcoming books please visit theoharris.co.uk
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