Roy Lewis

Glamorous widow Isabella Portland is in desperate need of Arnold Landon's help. She suspects that at least some of the priceless antiques her late husband left behind were stolen.And Arnold has heard the rumours. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Isabella's husband's death . . .But, seduced by her charms, he agrees to help.The search for answers leads him to the beautiful old port town of La Rochelle, on the west coast of France.There, walled up in a secret attic room, he finds a body.The victim was a wealthy American collector, miles from home. Someone put a bullet in his head.And now they have Arnold in their sights.

Originally published as The Ways of Death.Out on the jagged Northumbrian coast, violent storms uncover an ancient sea cave.The place has been sealed up for millennia. No way in or out. Now Arnold must explore its murky depths. When he does, he stumbles on something impossible.A heap of human remains and rotten clothing. Along with one tiny silver ID badge.Whoever killed the owner - twenty years ago - found the ultimate place to hide their crime. But how did they do it?The man's death is a fiendish puzzle that Arnold can't fathom. Especially when a second body turns up in the very same location.A case of history repeating itself? An uncanny coincidence? Or what?The deeper Arnold gets, the more he fears the past and the present are horrifyingly intertwined.And someone out there will stop at nothing to keep their secret.

Something horrific washes up on the banks of the Tyne. The headless torso of a small boy.His identity is a mystery that has the police baffled, and he won't be the only victim to die this way.Other torsos turn up in Finland, the Netherlands - and now the scenic green hills of southern France?Arnold arrives in the ancient city of Carcassonne on the trail of Roman treasure.He hopes the trip will bring him closer to his sultry, unattainable boss. Instead, he finds himself in a world of danger.A briefcase falls into Arnold's possession, filled with a mine of explosive evidence just waiting to ignite.Could it all lead back to the Northumberland child killer?Arnold came to France in search of an ancient burial site. But he may be about to uncover a grave that contains rather more recent remains.

Originally published as Dead Secret.Arnold finds himself on dangerous ground in shady Wolfcleugh Woods.This boggy land has swallowed many a victim. Including the Wolf Man. Archaeologists pull his body from the ground - perfectly preserved, centuries after death.What other secrets lie buried here?Archaeologists are keen to find out, but they might never get the chance. Plans are afoot for a new bypass. One that would decimate the ancient woods.Arnold is called in to keep the peace between developers, eco-warriors and historians.Then comes the grisly find that changes everything. In a lonely glade, Arnold stumbles on a young woman's body.There's nothing natural about her cause of death. She's been bludgeoned from behind.Somewhere among the trees, a ruthless killer lies in wait.Can Arnold catch up to them before they strike again?Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Joy Ellis, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery.

Some liaisons are deadlier than others . . .After a long day of meetings, Arnold heads back to his hotel room. That's when he hears it.A ragged scream coming from Room 307.Arnold races to the door to find his boss, Simon Brent-Ellis, in bed with a mystery woman. Simon's wife is there too, enraged to have caught him in the act.Get up, she screams as her husband drops from the bed to the floor, gasping for breath. But it's too late for that.Brent-Ellis is already dead, throwing his team into chaos. Who will be the one to replace him?Arnold may be in the running. But high-flying consultant Steve O'Hara seems like a shoo-in for the job . . .Until he turns up dead on the hotel golf course. His skull staved in with a blunt object.Everyone wants the boss's job, but was someone willing to kill to get it?

Along the rugged coast of Whitby, dark dealings are afoot.The discovery of a headless corpse out at sea has everyone on high alert. The dead man is a notorious villain, last seen sailing his luxury yacht round the Med.Now he's all washed up in the North East. But how?Elsewhere, Arnold Landon has problems of his own. Not least, an ultimatum from his girlfriend. Should he join her in the States? Or let her go for good?As he grapples with the dilemma, there is plenty to distract him.A young heiress goes missing and a local historian falls to his death from the dizzy heights of a belfry tower.Could it all be connected?Arnold's instincts tell him both victims were tangled in the same web of deceit.Can he unravel the truth in time to save the missing girl?

Tensions run high at rambling old Haggburn Hall. Arnold is working on an archaeological dig in the grounds when he meets the owner, eccentric Vita Delaney. On a whim, she invites Arnold for dinner with her inner-circle. The guests gather at her table, eagerly anticipating the evening ahead. Vita's decadent suppers are ordinarily the stuff of legend. But not tonight. As the wine begins to flow, tongues loosen and tempers fray . . . Past grudges, hidden jealousies, dangerous flirtations. And that's not all. A stranger comes to the village, armed with a shotgun and eager to settle an old score. His name means nothing to Mrs Delaney. But someone at Haggburn Hall remembers him. And they'll stop at nothing to keep their secrets . . . Is the feud about to turn deadly? Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Joy Ellis, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery.

Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns? Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth. "The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character." New York Times Originally published as Suddenly as a Shadow. Wild, windswept Ravenstone Fell has a secret. It was once an ancient burial ground. Now, the developers have it in their sights - to the outrage of every local archaeologist. Professor Cate Nicholas is on a mission to scupper the developers' plans. She even goes on live TV to badmouth them. As usual, Arnold is sent in to keep the peace. But it's too late for that. Cate's car is pushed into the river. And she is certain she's being followed. Rattled, Cate retreats to her country cottage. The place is miles from anywhere and it's always been her safe haven. Until now? As the row over Ravenstone intensifies, is Cate about to pay the ultimate price? Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery. What everyone is saying about the Arnold Landon mysteries: "Assembling layer upon layer of details . . . Lewis brings an insidious cleverness to his latest offering . . . canny enough to keep us enthralled." Publishers Weekly "A pleasure to pick up." Irish Times "Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery." Booklist "This intelligent, nicely textured mystery gathers speed and races to a thrilling conclusion." Kirkus "Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot." Times Literary Supplement "Always a good read." Berys THE DETECTIVEPlanning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore. ARNOLD LANDON SERIESBook 1: MURDER IN THE BARNBook 2: MURDER IN THE MANORBook 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSEBook 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARDBook 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCHBook 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSEBook 7: MURDER IN THE TOWERBook 8: MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGEBook 9: MURDER BY THE QUAYBook 10: MURDER AT THE FOLLYBook 11: MURDER IN THE FIELDBook 12: MURDER IN THE COTTAGE

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DCI Cardinal's plans to smash the gang of his old adversary Gus Clifford are thwarted by the discovery of a dead man in Northumberland. He assigns DS Grout to investigate the murder while he continues to lead the hunt for Clifford. Grout's investigation begins at Hadrian's Wall but a second murder leads both men to the centre of an international art-smuggling organization on the Bodensee. There, Grout faces death at the hands of a professional killer, before the trail seems to end, inconclusively, with a third murder in Amsterdam. Cardinal and Grout must uncover the identity of the killer before he strikes again, and stop the Clifford gang.

Around Stafford

This book reproduces more than 200 fascinating pictures that illustrate the history of Uttoxeter and the surrounding villages of Denstone, Leigh, Marchington and Rochester. Many of the images come from the area's most important early photographers most of which have never been reproduced in print before. Uttoxeter's history is examined by looking at the interesting changes that can be seen in local establishments such as schools and churches, and also by looking at the area's social life. This social life is illustrated by pictures of events such as annual carnivals and special occasions such as the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. Perhaps the two most notable features of modern Uttoxeter are the JCB firm that originated from J.C. Bamford's first factory in the 1950s and the racecourse that has developed through the twentieth century to become one of the nation's finest. The history of JCB and the racecourse is extremely well illustrated in this book and can be found with pictures of other local businesses. The images will bring back memories for some people while introducing local history to a new group of people who have not had the fortune to experience it yet. Roy Lewis has compiled this book with help from local collections including the County Museum in Shugborough, the Uttoxeter Heritage Centre, the Staffordshire County Council Quality Learning Services Educational Support Unit and private collectors.

Dispersion in Estuaries and Coastal Waters describes the physical processes which result in the dilution of a substance in the marine environment. The emphasis is mainly on the fundamental mechanisms of dispersion and the occurrence of these processes in estuaries and coastal waters Aspects of the present understanding of fluid dynamics in homogenous and stratified flows are discussed, with particular reference to the relevance of flow conditions to the turbulent state. The book describes how the associated dispersion processes are represented in mathematical models to quantify dilution in marine systems and the experimental techniques used to derive the mixing parameters required for the models. Concluding by discussing the application of the concepts of dispersion in well mixed, stratified and partially mixed systems, Dispersion in Estuaries and Coastal Waters acts as an excellent guide book for those needing to solve practical problems relating to marine dispersion. It also provides a useful review of dispersion as it cites key publications, both recent and long-standing, which are invaluable in interpreting and quantifying the dilution and fate of material in the marine environment.

Formidable criminal hunter Carmela Cacciatore needs Arnold Landon's help on an urgent mission and Arnold cannot resist the call for adventure.Carmela, Arnold and the team set off on the trail of a priceless antique statue of Artemis the Huntress, part of a hoard looted first by the Nazis and then by Soviet soldiers.Enroute to the city of Rome, travelling through the hills of Spain, Arnold and Carmela must use all their resources to track down this elusive treasure.Just as they are getting close, a key informant is found shot to death within a villa in Valencia. A few days later, another informant is murdered, and then another . . . is the killer working their way up to the team?Arnold and Carmela must unmask the brutal killer before they strike again.