{"product_id":"murder-unseen-new-for-2021-a-compelling-british-crime-mystery-detective-inspector-skelgill-investigates","title":"Murder Unseen: NEW for 2021 – a compelling British crime mystery (Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates)","description":"STAND-ALONE MURDER MYSTERY, #16 IN THE SERIES. MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL... \"MAD, BAD AND JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY.\" NOBODY SAW HER. NOBODY CAN FIND HER. When 37-year-old Lisa Jackson sets out for work one Friday morning she is in high spirits. Things are going well with her new boyfriend. But when she does not reach her desk, or answer her mobile phone, her colleagues and family raise the alarm.\n\nSuspicion immediately falls on co-worker Ray Piper. A married man, he and Lisa have recently ended an affair. But steely-eyed Piper denies any knowledge of Lisa’s disappearance.Yet as the police begin to piece together her last movements – and match them to those of her ex-lover – a narrative emerges that leads to only one possible conclusion.\n\nWith Skelgill and DS Leyton otherwise engaged, it falls to DS Emma Jones to head the investigation – a chance for the bright young detective to shine. But soon she finds herself engaged in a deadly battle of wits with a cold and calculating adversary.Will she hold her nerve? Will she succeed alone? And what will happen if she does not find Lisa – for no body undermines her case.\n\nAs the trial date nears, hopes begin to fade – Lisa is gone without trace. And a scheming killer may walk free.\n\nBRUCE BECKHAM is an award-winning author and copywriter. A resident of Great Britain, he has travelled and worked in over 60 countries. He is published in both fiction and non-fiction, and is a member of the UK Society of Authors.\n\nHis series ‘Inspector Skelgill Investigates’ features the recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones.\n\nSet amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding series of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, with over 1 million copies downloaded, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.\n\"Great characters. Great atmospheric locale. Great plots. What's not to like?\" Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B093RLBQ31\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B093RLBQ31.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Beckham, Bruce\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43500580372541,"sku":"BVV.B093RLBQ31.G","price":15.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B093RLBQ31-0.jpg?v=1787347718","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/murder-unseen-new-for-2021-a-compelling-british-crime-mystery-detective-inspector-skelgill-investigates","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}