{"product_id":"murder-at-matterdale-a-gripping-and-atmospheric-british-crime-mystery-paperback","title":"Murder at Matterdale: a gripping and atmospheric British crime mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid M. Thorpe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SECOND BOOK IN THE GRIPPING BRITISH DETECTIVE SERIES SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC LAKE DISTRICT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetective Simon Wayland is out training his Mountain Rescue dog on the fells when he stumbles across two bodies. Both are covered with horrific stab wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore chillingly, each body has a coloured coat toggle shoved in its mouth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with his new boss, the dynamic DCI Collette Matthews, Wayland faces a puzzling investigation that offers no clear leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen two more victims are found\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each with different coloured toggles in their mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWayland is convinced a cold-blooded serial killer is playing a ruthless game. And there are no clear rules. Wayland and Matthews must crack the case before more bodies start to pile up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter Robinson, and LJ Ross.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET DETECTIVE SIMON WAYLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA seasoned detective with decades of experience, Detective Inspector Simon Wayland has traded the chaos of city policing for the quieter rhythms of the Lake District. Thoughtful, observant and quietly stubborn, Wayland prefers patience and instinct to flashy police work. He enjoys the simple pleasures of life among the fells - long drives in his beloved vintage MG, a good pint in a village pub and the steady partnership of a small but loyal team. But even in the calmest corners of Cumbria, trouble has a habit of finding him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SETTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lake District is a land of sweeping mountains, quiet villages and deep, shadowed waters. Tourists come for the beauty, but those who live here know the fells can hide more than breathtaking views. In these close-knit communities, where history runs deep and memories are long, old secrets have a way of rising to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE DAVID M. THORPE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Mr Thorpe, you have me hooked. A \u003cstrong\u003esuperbly researched\u003c\/strong\u003e, enthralling crime story.' Julian F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e story.' Amazon Customer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eWhen's book 2\u003c\/strong\u003e?' A. McGuire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent. \u003cstrong\u003eAction-packed\u003c\/strong\u003e with twists and turns along the way.' Kindle Customer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A very good read which I \u003cstrong\u003ehighly recommend to lovers of crime thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e.' MarthaB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent, well plotted and good police procedural. \u003cstrong\u003eVery gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Colin H.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent writing, \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e and a great surprise ending.' lelly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eA moody cover for a dark mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e. The writing is excellent, the plot is action-packed with twists and turns.' coco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping debut novel. \u003cstrong\u003eI can't wait for more\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Phil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eGreat story\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Moonraker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent. \u003cstrong\u003eThoroughly enjoyable\u003c\/strong\u003e from start to finish.' 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