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The first Campbell and Carter mystery from one of the nation's best-loved crime writers
Lucas Burton hates the countryside. To him it's nothing but mud, muck and dead things. And he's right. When he turns up at a deserted farm in the middle of nowhere hoping to conduct a business deal he stumbles across the body of a girl. And that's just the start of his bad luck: Penny Gower from the local stables has spotted his silver Mercedes leaving the scene of the crime. Suddenly, for Lucas, things are looking very bleak indeed... Inspector Jess Campbell is on the case, but with few leads and a new superintendent, Ian Carter, breathing down her neck, she's beginning to feel the pressure. Then another dead body is found...
Lucas Burton hates the countryside. To him it's nothing but mud, muck and dead things. And he's right. When he turns up at a deserted farm in the middle of nowhere hoping to conduct a business deal he stumbles across the body of a girl. And that's just the start of his bad luck: Penny Gower from the local stables has spotted his silver Mercedes leaving the scene of the crime. Suddenly, for Lucas, things are looking very bleak indeed... Inspector Jess Campbell is on the case, but with few leads and a new superintendent, Ian Carter, breathing down her neck, she's beginning to feel the pressure. Then another dead body is found...
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Ann Granger has worked in British embassies in various parts of the world. She met her husband, who was also working for the British Embassy, in Prague and together they received postings to places as far apart as Munich and Lusaka. They are now permanently based in Oxfordshire.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having enjoyed Ann Granger's previous books featuring Mitchell and Markby, Fran Varady and Lizzie Martin I was looking forward to reading this new book, introducing a new pair of sleuths - Campbell and Carter.
I found the slightly menacing front cover appealing too, but should have heeded the old cliche about "not judging a book by it's cover" as I'm sorry to say that I didn't enjoy it as much as I had anticipated. Jess as a character didn't really come alive for me at all and the story felt weak and rather cobbled together. Hopefully, as this is just the first book in what I presume will be a new series, things will improve, but I doubt it will win any new fans for the writer, although I'll stick with it and remain hopeful that the next book won't let me down.
I found the slightly menacing front cover appealing too, but should have heeded the old cliche about "not judging a book by it's cover" as I'm sorry to say that I didn't enjoy it as much as I had anticipated. Jess as a character didn't really come alive for me at all and the story felt weak and rather cobbled together. Hopefully, as this is just the first book in what I presume will be a new series, things will improve, but I doubt it will win any new fans for the writer, although I'll stick with it and remain hopeful that the next book won't let me down.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a fan of the Mitchell and Markby series, not a lover of the Fran Vardy novels and indifferent to Lizzie Martin, I just loved this. Solid characters, a refreshing new team - Jess and Ian - good location. Well thought through plot with plenty of motives to add to the interest. It is not a staggering piece of detection like Anne Perry and nor is it intended to be. It's gentle sleuthing - modern-day Christie and a super read in these dreary summer afternoons of rain. I look forward to the next. Worst part is the very unattractive title. Murder at the farm? Second Murder at Cricket Farm? Or even Third Murder at Cricket farm to be accurate. But why nit-pick? A good, easy read for when one wants no demands - just to savour and enjoy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first novel I read by Ann Granger. The reason I bought it was because when I read the synopsis, it reminded me of M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin books, which also play in the Cotswolds, and which I am a big fan of.
The story started out quite promising, but sadly, it didn't have the fluid style in which Ms. Beaton tells her stories, and started to get somewhat boring rather quickly. I also couldn't really care less about the 2 main characters of the story - both didn't have much life in them. I read the book to the end, only to find out who the murderer was, but don't think I would ever pick it up again, and I don't think I will buy any future Campbell & Carter mysteries.
The story started out quite promising, but sadly, it didn't have the fluid style in which Ms. Beaton tells her stories, and started to get somewhat boring rather quickly. I also couldn't really care less about the 2 main characters of the story - both didn't have much life in them. I read the book to the end, only to find out who the murderer was, but don't think I would ever pick it up again, and I don't think I will buy any future Campbell & Carter mysteries.
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Disappointing and Boring
This is the first Ann granger, Campbell & Carter mystery I've read, and if I'm honest, I don't think I will be reading another. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. A. L. Maddocks
A satisfying read
The story begins with a man, who hates the countryside, finding a young woman's body in a barn. From there it moves at a cracking pace, introducing characters brimming with their... Read more
Published 14 months ago by McReader
Good start to a new series
As a fan of the Mitchell and Markby series, I was looking forward to a good read - and that is precisely what I got! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Hils
Disapointing
As a great fan of the Mitchell and Markby books, I found this a disappointment. The characters are either wooden or unbelievable. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Greg O'rilla
Mud, Muck and Dead Things
A new series from Ann Granger based once more in the Cotswolds- great. Inspector Jess Campbell had worked with Supt Alan Markby before and she now has to find a way to work with... Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. Groom
Brilliant start to the series
I really enjoyed this book. Characters nicely set up with plenty of scope for development. Carter seems to have quite a background story and it will be interesting to see what it,... Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by S. A. Bollongino
Mud, Muck and Dead Things
Another potentially excellent series from Ann.
I await the next couple of issues to see if it evolves like Mitchell and Markby. Read more
I await the next couple of issues to see if it evolves like Mitchell and Markby. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by G.R.Oldfield
New Cotswold series
This is the first in a new series of mysteries by Granger, set in the Cotswolds. Lucas Burton, a shady businessman, is lured to a deserted farmhouse for a meeting. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Lynette Baines
An okay read but.....
Like the previous reviewer, I was a great fan of the Mitchell and Markby series. Those books came alive right from the first novel, with two great lead characters who you could... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2009 by Anon
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