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Dark Briggate Blues

Chris Nickson
Dark Briggate Blues Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750963107

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Dark Briggate Blues by Chris Nickson Pdf

Leeds, 1954: When enquiry agent Dan Markham takes on a case for Joanna Hart, she simply wants to know if her husband Freddie is being unfaithful. But when Freddie Hart is killed, Markham suspects someone has set him up. Former Cold War spy David Carter is pulling all the strings. Ruthless and professional, he’s built himself an empire in Leeds and won’t take no for an answer. Suddenly Markham finds himself battling to keep both his client and himself alive and is forced to employ the rusty skills he acquired during his National Service in military intelligence. But are they enough?

Dark Briggate Blues

Chris Nickson
Dark Briggate Blues Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : Story Sound
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1785021702

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Dark Briggate Blues by Chris Nickson Pdf

When Joanna Hart came into his office, enquiry agent Dan Markham thought it would be an easy case. All the blonde with red lips and swinging hips wanted was to know if her husband was unfaithful. But when the man is killed, Markham's involvement makes him suspect number one. As the evidence piles against him, he realises someone has set him up. In a deadly game, Markham has to battle to keep his client and himself alive. All he can rely on are his wits and the rusty skills he acquired during his National Service in military intelligence.

Dark Briggate Blues

Chris Nickson
Dark Briggate Blues Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750963107

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Dark Briggate Blues by Chris Nickson Pdf

Leeds, 1954: When Joanna Hart came into his office, enquiry agent Dan Markham thought it would be an easy case. All the blonde with red lips and swinging hips wanted was to know if her husband was unfaithful. But when the man is killed, Markham's involvement makes him suspect number one. As the evidence piles against him, he realises someone has set him up. In a deadly game, Markham has to battle to keep his client and himself alive. All he can rely on are his wits and the rusty skills he acquired during his National Service in military intelligence. But can he hope to be any match against a killer who has spies on every corner of Leeds and a reach that goes all the way to Whitehall?

Modern Crimes

Chris Nickson
Modern Crimes Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750974158

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Modern Crimes by Chris Nickson Pdf

1924: Still reeling from the effects of the Great War, life in the city of Leeds is hard: poverty is rife, work is scarce and crime is becoming more sophisticated. Bravely entering this maelstrom is one of the city's first policewomen to walk the beat, the resourceful, inquisitive and practical WPC Lottie Armstrong. Eager to prove herself and determined to succeed, Lottie faces apathy from colleagues and the general public alike until she suddenly finds herself on the trail of a missing girl that leads to the underbelly of the city and to murder. As Lottie uncovers a plot involving high level corruption, CID reluctantly find they need her knowledge and people skills, but as the truth is slowly laid bare Lottie's bravery is tested to its limit in a breathtaking climax.

The New Eastgate Swing

Chris Nickson
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Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750967891

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The New Eastgate Swing by Chris Nickson Pdf

Leeds, 1957: When enquiry agent Dan Markham and his new partner, retired Detective Sergeant Baker, take on a missing persons case, what appears to be a simple case soon turns into a murder investigation when a body is recovered from the River Aire. The investigation takes a deadly turn as the pair try and track down a Russian assassin and Markham finds himself dragged into the heart of a Cold War—in Leeds.

The Year of the Gun

Chris Nickson
The Year of the Gun Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750985161

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The Year of the Gun by Chris Nickson Pdf

1944: Twenty years after WPC Lottie Armstrong was dismissed from the Leeds police force, she's back, now a member of the Women's Auxiliary Police Corps. Detective Chief Superintendent McMillan is now head of CID, trying to keep order with a depleted force as many of the male officers have enlisted. This hasn't stopped the criminals, however, and as the Second World War rages around them, can they stop a blackout killer with a taste for murder?

The Holywell Dead

Chris Nickson
The Holywell Dead Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750986038

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The Holywell Dead by Chris Nickson Pdf

1364: The plague has returned and fear fills the air as the pestilence claims its first victims in Chesterfield. When the local priest vanishes, John the Carpenter believes the man is simply scared – until he discovers a body left in an empty house. Charged with finding the murderer by the coroner, John must dig deep into the past to discover who in the present has enough hatred to kill. But as the roll of the dead grows longer, can he keep his family safe from malign forces outside of his control? The third title in a gripping series following the best-selling titles The Crooked Spire and The Saltergate Psalter.

By the Edge of the Sword

C.B. Hanley
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Author : C.B. Hanley
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750999175

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By the Edge of the Sword by C.B. Hanley Pdf

The seventh book in a thrilling series of mediaeval mysteries by C.B Hanley. Christmas, 1218: Conisbrough is shrouded in deep snow and a stranger's body is found frozen to death. The cryptic letter it carries is from Joanna, an old friend of Edwin Weaver's, who is in danger and pleading for his help. Edwin and his friend Martin undertake a perilous winter journey to discover that Joanna stands accused of a heinous crime; if convicted, she will be burned at the stake. A furious Martin is determined to clear Joanna's name even if it means resorting to violence. Edwin must control him while attempting to solve a puzzle he is only seeing at second hand; he knows nothing of any of the locals and can only work with the conflicting stories they tell him. Their vicious accusations and unshakeable belief that Joanna is guilty might result in her being killed by gossip, so Edwin must find out what really happened before it is too late ...

The Anchoress of Chesterfield

Chris Nickson
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Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750995474

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The Anchoress of Chesterfield by Chris Nickson Pdf

John the Carpenter has been happy to leave the investigation of death behind. For six years now he's been content to work with wood. His life looks prosperous, but times are growing desperate. Then the coroner summons him to look at the mysterious death of an anchoress, a religious woman who lived in confined solitude. She's been murdered. Her father is an important local landowner, a man of influence with the crown. He's distraught, and the money he offers John to find the killer can solve his problems and leave his family comfortable for life. But the path to the truth leads John to the heart of the rich, and back into history, to places where he's not welcome and in danger for his own life. Can he find the killer? And what will happen if he doesn't?

The New Eastgate Swing

Chris Nickson
The New Eastgate Swing Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : Dan Markham Mysteries
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 075096698X

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The New Eastgate Swing by Chris Nickson Pdf

Leeds, 1957: When enquiry agent Dan Markham and his new partner, retired Detective Sergeant Baker, take on a missing persons case, what appears to be a simple case soon turns into a murder investigation when a body is recovered from the River Aire. The investigation takes a deadly turn as the pair try and track down a Russian assassin and Markham finds himself dragged into the heart of a Cold War in Leeds."

To The Dark

Chris Nickson
To The Dark Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448304905

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To The Dark by Chris Nickson Pdf

Winter is about to take a chilling twist... Thief-taker Simon Westow is drawn into a deadly puzzle when the melting snow reveals a dark secret in this gripping historical mystery, perfect for fans of Anne Perry and Charles Finch. Leeds, 1822. The city is in the grip of winter, but the chill deepens for thief-taker Simon Westow and his young assistant, Jane, when the body of Laurence Poole, a petty local thief, emerges from the melting snow by the river at Flay Cross Mill. A coded notebook found in Laurence's room mentions Charlie Harker, the most notorious fence in Leeds who's now running for his life, and the mysterious words: To the dark. What was Laurence hiding that caused his death? Simon's hunt for the truth pits him against some dangerous, powerful enemies who'll happily kill him in a heartbeat - if they can.

The Broken Token

Chris Nickson
The Broken Token Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Constables
ISBN : 1908807520

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The Broken Token by Chris Nickson Pdf

Pickpockets, pimps and prostitutes: All in a day's work for the city constable--until work moves too close to home ... When Richard Nottingham, Constable of Leeds, discovers his former housemaid murdered in a particularly sickening manner, his professional and personal lives move perilously close. Circumstances seem to conspire against him, and more murders follow. Soon the city fathers cast doubt on his capability, and he is forced to seek help from an unsavoury source. Not only does the murder investigation keep running into brick walls, and family problems offer an unwelcome distraction; he can't even track down a thief who has been a thorn in his side for months. When answers start to emerge, Nottingham gets more than he bargains for ...

Two Bronze Pennies

Chris Nickson
Two Bronze Pennies Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : Severn House Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1847516084

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Two Bronze Pennies by Chris Nickson Pdf

Leeds, Christmas Eve, 1890. A young man has been found stabbed to death in the city's poverty-stricken Jewish district, his body arranged in the shape of a cross, two bronze pennies covering his eyes. As fear rises in the Jewish community, DI Tom Harper is forced to use unorthodox methods to find the killer.

The Hocus Girl

Chris Nickson
The Hocus Girl Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448303489

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The Hocus Girl by Chris Nickson Pdf

Thief-taker Simon Westow must save one of his closest friends from a grim fate at the hands of the government in this compelling historical mystery. Leeds, May 1822. Thief-taker Simon Westow owes Davey and Emily Ashton everything - the siblings gave him sanctuary when he needed it most. So when Davey is arrested for sedition and Emily begs Simon for help, he starts asking questions, determined to clear his friend. Are the answers linked to rumours of a mysterious government spy in town? Davey's not the only one who needs Simon's help. Timber merchant George Ericsson has been 'hocussed' by a young woman who spiked his drink and stole his valuable ring and watch. Who is she, and how does she know one of Simon's assistant Jane's deepest secrets? The path to the truth is twisted and dangerous. Simon and Jane encounter murder, lies, betrayal and a government terrified of its own people as they attempt to save Davey and find the hocus girl.

Cold Cruel Winter

Chris Nickson
Cold Cruel Winter Book PDF

Author : Chris Nickson
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780100814

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Cold Cruel Winter by Chris Nickson Pdf

Second in the highly-acclaimed Richard Nottingham historical mystery series 1732. Richard Nottingham, Constable of the City of Leeds, is grieving the death of his daughter, but he must rouse himself from his lethargy when the body of wealthy wool merchant Samuel Graves is discovered, his throat slit, the skin razed from his back. Why would the killer want Graves' skin? When Nottingham receives a slim, bound volume entitled The Journal of a Wronged Man he discovers the shocking answer - and it hurls him into a desperate battle for survival against a ruthless killer with old scores to settle.