Inspector Morse examines the seemingly self-inflicted death of a fellow at Oxford University, a man ravaged by illness. He soon discovers a personal link between himself and the deceased’s family. As the investigation progresses, Lewis grow…

Sir John Balcombe, a man of considerable wealth, is discovered murdered within the walls of his ancestral home, Balcombe Castle. The house shows no evidence of forced entry, casting suspicion upon the deceased's own family. His wife and son…

A peculiar death involving an Englishwoman prompts Morse and Lewis to travel to Verona, in northern Italy. Morse finds himself captivated by the open-air opera performed in the Roman amphitheater, and becomes increasingly drawn to Nicole Bu…

The death of a man, a former business associate of three inmates at an open prison and a convicted fraudster, prompts an investigation. Detective Morse finds himself navigating the complexities of the case while contending with a domineerin…

A novel medication designed to combat the decline of old age is, paradoxically, finding its way to adolescents, particularly at late-night gatherings, with devastating consequences including an increase in suicides.