Monday 6 December 2021

NEW RELEASE: MURDER IN THE FIELD BY ROY LEWIS

Good morning, I hope your weekend has got off to a good start! Joffe Books are here to make it a great one, with the latest release in Roy Lewis's much-loved series of Arnold Landon mysteries, MURDER IN THE FIELD, out now for £1.99 | $2.99. 

A history buff-turned amateur sleuth, the Arnold Landon series has been praised by The New York Times ("unforgettable"), The Irish Times ("a pleasure") and Kirkus ("thrilling"), among others.

Fans of Peter Robinson, Elly Griffiths, P.D. James or Bill Kitson will ADORE this simmering character-driven mystery.

Arnold's latest case sees him investigating a skeleton found buried on a lonely Northumberland hill. 

It was once an ancient burial ground, but the skeleton has modern dental work, and soon one of Arnold's young teammates turns up dead.

What if someone now wants Arnold dead?

OUT NOW

Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?

Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.

“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” The New York Times

Originally published as Angel of Death.

A skeleton buried on a lonely Northumberland hill?

Nothing wrong with that. Garrigill was once an ancient burial ground.

Archaeologist Rena Williams is here to excavate the site. She is an old friend of Arnold’s. And with his help, her team have uncovered more than a few old bones already.

But never like this.

The bludgeoned skull, the modern dental work . . . nothing about this death feels accidental. Or even all that old.

Who was the dead man, and what did he know that was worth killing for?

Arnold’s determined to get to the bottom of it all, but then one of his hotheaded young teammates turns up dead in a ditch.

What if someone now wants Arnold dead?

Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery.

What everyone is saying about the Arnold Landon mysteries:

“Assembling layer upon layer of details . . . Lewis brings an insidious cleverness to his latest offering . . . canny enough to keep us enthralled.” Publishers Weekly

“A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times

“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist

“This intelligent, nicely textured mystery gathers speed and races to a thrilling conclusion.” Kirkus

Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement

“Always a good read.” Berys

THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.

ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE
Book 7: MURDER IN THE TOWER
Book 8: MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Book 9: MURDER BY THE QUAY
Book 10: MURDER AT THE FOLLY
Book 11: MURDER IN THE FIELD

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