Jill McGown Bücher

In den Öfen prasseln die Holzscheite, draußen wirbeln dicke Schneeflocken − die Bewohner des englischen Örtchens Byford freuen sich auf besinnliche Festtage. Doch mit der Besinnlichkeit ist es nicht weit her: Der heftige Schneefall droht das Dorf von der Außenwelt abzuschneiden und dann versetzt auch noch die Nachricht von einem Mord im Pfarrhaus die Gemeinde in Angst und Schrecken. Ein Mann wurde erschlagen aufgefunden, die Tatwaffe: ein Schürhaken. Bei dem Opfer handelt es sich um den Schwiegersohn des Pfarrers George Wheeler. Aber weder der Pfarrer noch dessen Frau Marian oder Tochter Joanna wirken sonderlich traurig angesichts ihres Verlusts. Für den ermittelnden Chief Inspector Lloyd und seine Partnerin Sergeant Judy Hill ein kniffliger Fall, denn das Mordopfer war ein gewalttätiger Tyrann, und alle in der Familie scheinen ein Motiv zu haben. Doch wer wäre tatsächlich so kaltblütig? Diese wunderbare Weihnachtswiederentdeckung ist zugleich eine stimmungsvolle Hommage an das Goldene Zeitalter des britischen Kriminalromans.

February 13th: what seemed like Wilma Fenton's lucky night, when she scooped her biggest-ever win at bingo, turned out to be the night she died at the hands of someone lurking in the dimly-lit alleyway leading to her flat

Three intriguing murder mysteries in one volume

-She had been in school uniform the first and last time Judy had seen her alive, and she had wondered what it would be like to be her mother. Now, she thanked God she wasn't.- Detective Inspector Judy Hill had seen the girl that evening, talking and laughing with friends on the bus home. Now she lay dead in the glaring arc-light of a scene-of-crime investigation; beaten, strangled, and possibly raped. Oakland School is Stansfield come sunder a no less glaring spotlight as Judy and Detective Chief Inspector Lloyd begin their investigation into the murder of Natalia Ouspensky, aged fifteen, on a piece of open parkland in the centre of town. It is an enquiry which will uncover the secrets of staff and pupil alike, not least Natalia herself; and enquiry which will produce suspects and motives but to no witnesses; an enquiry which will deeply affect the lives of the innocent, but might well fail to convict the guilty. An enquiry, it seems, which is not going to yield a single shred of evidence . . .

The news rocked the town. A woman's body found in a boathouse. And the woman's last known companion Missing Presumed Fled. To the people of Stansfield it's an open and shut case. But Detective Inspector Lloyd - teamed up once more with Sergeant Judy Hill - isn't so quick to jump to conclusions. To begin with he's certain of only two things. First, that nothing can stop the reawakening of his tender feelings towards his colleague. And second: in a murder enquiry you don't rule out . . .

Set against a festive backdrop, this murder mystery unfolds with a gripping plot that invites readers to unravel a complex crime. The story intricately weaves together suspense and holiday cheer, showcasing Jill McGown's signature storytelling style. As characters navigate the chilling atmosphere, they confront secrets and motives, leading to unexpected twists. This seasonal tale promises to captivate fans of the genre with its blend of intrigue and seasonal charm.

Newly promoted Detective Inspector Judy Hill and Detective Chief Inspector Lloyd investigate the complicated romantic lives of Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Beale, two women who were recently murdered. Reprint. K.

When a couple are found dead in their fume-filled car, there are few who doubt that they have commited suicide. However, DCI Lloyd goes out on an insubstantial limb to treat their deaths as suspicious. As the body count rises, Lloyd finds himself looking for a murderer everyone else believes dead.

The narrative features compelling characters and intricate plots typical of the author's style. Set against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue, the story delves into the complexities of crime-solving, highlighting the dynamic partnership between the main characters. With a blend of mystery and psychological depth, readers are drawn into a world where every clue unravels deeper secrets. The author’s signature storytelling promises to keep fans engaged through unexpected twists and a richly developed setting.

When the celebrity football match was abandoned just before half-time, Bartonshire police had no way of knowing that the swirling, choking fog had concealed much, much more than the striker's fancy footwork. But by the end of the evening Chief Inspector Lloyd and Inspector Judy Hill were looking for a rapist - and a killer. And, somewhere in Stansfield, Melissa Whitworth was just beginning to discover the truth about her husband . . .