DEBUT NOVEL
A CRIME MYSTERY STORY FEATURING CARRIE GREY AND INSPIRED BY A REAL EVENT.
Reviews
“I loved Carrie from start to finish. She had me guessing all the way through.”
“Very like Holmes and Watson. It leaves me wanting to know what happens after the mystery is solved.”
“Little twists and turns throughout the story. From the olden days and characters reflected that. A charming and at times exciting read.”
“I absolutely loved this story. Carrie is endearing, the detectives are funny, and the story pulls you along nicely – a real page-turner! Warmly recommended.”
The Crash
Exeter 1910. It was a time of Suffragettes, newly invented petrol and steam cars, the new-fangled telephone invention and the advent of fingerprinting to solve crime. This delightful crime mystery story follows Carrie when she witnesses a devastating tram crash, killing a passenger called Rose. As she lies dying in Carrie’s arms, she hands her a curious calling card, insisting the crash was no accident. Carrie is intrigued.
The Investigation
Enthralled by Sherlock Holmes, this crime mystery story follows Carrie as she investigates the crash, looking for answers. Meanwhile, the police are also on the case. Newly promoted Detective Sergeant Jeffries is investigating the crash with his poker-playing partner, PC Smith.
Curious Goings-On
Meanwhile, a photographer is seen at the scene taking photographs, later selling them to ghoulish customers, eager to learn more about the crash and its victim. The next day, Carrie discovers him, murdered in his darkroom. Did he know too much, or did he have other secrets?
Inspiration behind this crime mystery tale
Inspired by the true story of the fatal tram crash in Exeter in 1917 in which a woman died.