Dead Man's Trench

The Norfolk Mysteries, Book 1

When a trench becomes a grave, two unlikely sleuths unearth a killer's secrets.

When an argument turns deadly in the peaceful village of Stanton Parva, the police are quick are quick to declare it an accident. But landowner Anthony Stanton and headteacher Lyn Blackthorn aren’t so easily convinced. With too many suspicious details left unexplained, they decide to take matters into their own hands.

As Ant and Lyn begin their investigation, they uncover old grudges, deep-seated rivalries, and hidden secrets buried within the village. What started as a simple case quickly turns deadly, as the body count rises and the real killer remains in the shadows.

Will Ant and Lyn uncover the murderer’s identity before they become the next victims?

©2025 Keith Finney (P)2025 W. F. Howes Ltd