Silent Night, Stolen Night

Cherringham. A Cosy Crime Series - Mystery Shorts 47

By: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards

Narrated by: Neil Dudgeon

With just two days before Christmas, young Liam Byrne is caught in the act of burgling the wealthy Marchmont family home. Liam's wife Shannon is devastated: with no money, no hope, no husband - and their baby due any day. But from gaol, Liam claims he was set-up. As heavy snow blankets Cherringham, can Jack and Sarah do the impossible - find the real culprit and free Liam in time?

Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby.

Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the best-selling mystery series Cherringham. Their latest series project is called Mydworth Mysteries.

The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

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This was a great one!

I have listened to every book in the series and there has been a bit of a lull in the writing, but that’s not surprising when they have written so many. I really loved this episode. Best in a while IMO. It has been such a pleasure to follow the characters in the story over years.

Great Christmas mystery

I think this is the very best of the Cherringham books by Costello and Richards. Great plot - intricately woven against the holiday background and so well narrated by Neil Dudgeon. I hope Costello and Richards put out more holiday stories. Listening to this mystery during Christmas was just perfect, adding to the seasonal feelings and enjoyment.

Sarah & Jack at their best

I love these stories! Jack and Sarah accomplish so much in so little time, and their friendship is so warm and natural. Neil Dudgeon is superbly spot on, and the main reason I enjoy Cherringham so very much!

Fast paced

This really should be picked up by either Acorn TV or ITV as a series.

Story line was good and held my interest.

Good story and as always excellent narration. I love the Cherringham mysteries and have listened to all of them.