A new addition to the bestselling Detective Hillary Greene series.
MURDER ON THE TRAIN
Format – Kindle
Publisher – Joffe Books Mystery, Crime Thriller, Suspense
Publication Date – 29th May 2024
Genre – Crime thriller, mystery and suspense
Author – Faith Martin
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ONE OF THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE DETECTIVES RETURNS.
SIX MILLION BOOKS READ.
A BRAND-NEW MYSTERY FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR SET IN THE BEAUTIFUL WELSH COUNTRYSIDE.
Six passengers in a locked train carriage. One of them is dead. No one saw a thing.
Former Detective Hillary Greene is off on holiday. For a blissful two weeks, her life will be free of murder victims, murder suspects — and, best of all, no paperwork. She’s heading for the beautiful Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye, where she plans to spend her time browsing old bookshops and generally relaxing.
Hillary arrives at the picturesque Riverside Inn where the other guests are an eclectic bunch: a charming Irishman, a rich American and his spoilt daughter, a thrice-married Canadian influencer, a wealthy widow and a taciturn taxidermist.
The next day, Hillary and her fellow guests set off on a steam train ride through the stunning Cambrian Mountains. But when the train arrives at its final destination, not all the passengers get off.
One of them has been stabbed neatly and cleanly through the heart.
Which of the five passengers who shared the carriage is the killer? And how come no one saw a thing . . . ?
Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, M.C. Beaton, or Clare Chase.
READERS LOVE MURDER ON THE TRAIN:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great mystery . . . Ideal for fans of Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton.’ Lori F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twists and turns right the way through . . . A wonderfully entertaining read, I can’t wait for more.’ Misfits Farm
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters, lots of clues to consider . . . A thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable read.’ Marion
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Riveting, twisty, and witty!’ Jan T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’Plenty of twists and turns and red herrings to keep the reader guessing. Welcome back, Hillary!’ Ruth M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A very enjoyable Agatha Christie-type novel.’ Joyce R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me enthralled to the last pages.’ Rita H.
THE DETECTIVE
DI Hillary Greene: An attractive, single woman in her fifties, Hillary Greene was a police officer of many years’ experience (earning the rank of DI) and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knew how the system worked, and was always fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. Forced to retire early through no fault of her own, she has now returned to the force as a civilian consultant on cold cases.
My Review
Although this is book 21 in the Hillary Greene series it is pretty much a stand alone as it is a case she becomes involved in while on holiday in Wales so if you haven’t read any of the other books you will enjoy this one just as much.
Hillary is recovering from an operation and takes a holiday in Wales to recover and also to promote her recently published crime thriller. On a day trip up the mountains one of the group she is travelling with is murdered and Hillary finds the victim which lands her right in the middle of a murder enquiry but is she a suspect or part of the investigation team?
A very interesting case that has all the makings of a locked room mystery. I had to smile as Hillary tries to work out how to worm her way to the inside of the investigation at the same time as Wales Police are trying to work out how to tempt her on board.
A very gripping read that has suspense as well as a walk through the nitty gritty of detective work. Several red herrings thrown in but also a lot of descriptive text which could appeal if you are interested in the area.
