The Sculthorpe Murder

The Detective Lavender Mysteries, Book 3

By: Karen Charlton

Narrated by: Michael Page

Northamptonshire, 1810: As a new canal network snakes across the landscape, a vicious mob stakes its claim to the county. Every local constable is out on the hunt for the ruthless Panther Gang. When an elderly man is robbed and murdered in sleepy Middleton, the beleaguered magistrates send for help from London's Bow Street Police Office.

Detective Stephen Lavender and Constable Ned Woods soon discover there's more to William Sculthorpe's demise than meets the eye. Mystery surrounds the old man and his family, and the stench of revenge hangs heavy in the air. Are the Panther Gang really responsible or is something more sinister afoot? As Lavender delves further into long-hidden secrets, Woods has demons of his own to contend with: ghosts from his past that stalk him through the investigation.

Uncovering decades of simmering hatred and deceit, Lavender and Woods must use all their wit and cunning to solve this evil crime.

©2016 Karen Charlton (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Loved it!

Love Page's different voices & thought the story was very well planned & written.
Waiting for another!

Schulthorpe murder

I like historical crime fiction thus this series impress me. I am grateful for the authors research that authenticate the events within the time frame. The double trouble in this book was a welcome surprise to try and unravel.

I love this series

I loved it and can't wait for the next book to come out. I hope you keep writing these books even after the character get married.

Great detail and character build. bought them all

loved the historical details. I also loved that Lavendar was more human this time and let certain bygones go. Glad to see he didn't arrest the womenfolk.

The Sculthorpe Murder

I enjoyed the character development. This is the first Lavender mystery that I have read; however I will read more. I like historical settings and this one was accurate and most enjoyable. I recommend it