The old woman was discovered deceased in her cottage, and Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby immediately sensed that her death was no natural occurrence.

The following morning, Gerald Hadleigh, secretary to a local writers' circle, was discovered dead, his body bearing the marks of a violent assault. The day before, he had hosted the group for a meeting with Max Jennings, the celebrated nove…

Agnes Gray, a woman devoted solely to animals, is discovered in the river, though she did not drown. Soon after, her cousin Esslyn Carmichael is manipulated into taking his own life on stage during an amateur performance of the play *Amadeu…

The craft center housed in the historic Morton Fendle mill is struggling financially. A number of local investors, convinced they’ve been defrauded, point fingers at Alan Hollingsworth, the center’s driving force. The situation takes a turn…

The Lodge of the Golden Windhorse, a local New Age commune, held a grim secret. William Carter was discovered dead at the foot of a staircase, his neck broken. Barnaby and Troy were tasked with determining whether his demise was the result …