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Jim Kelly

    April 1, 1957
    The Funeral Owl
    The Mathematical Bridge
    The Night Raids
    The Skeleton Man. A Philip Dryden Mystery
    At Death's Window
    Nightrise
    • 2025

      The Trinity Shelter

      A Cambridge Wartime Mystery

      Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative unfolds in Cambridge during the spring of 1941, where the public bomb shelters serve as a refuge for the city's residents. The story begins with the discovery of a young man's body in the Trinity Shelter, highlighting the grim realities of wartime life. The crowded and chaotic atmosphere of the shelters reflects the struggles faced by the poor, as they navigate the dangers and uncertainties of their daily existence amidst the ongoing conflict.

      The Trinity Shelter
    • 2023

      Following on from Allison & Busby's extremely popular Nighthawk series of Jim Kelly crime novels set in Cambridge during World War II.

      The Skeleton Man
    • 2022

      Putting Information Technology first and the business second is putting the cart before the horse.In most organisations, there seems to be a disconnect between the business and Information Technology, and in some regards, IT is looked on as the silver bullet that can be used to resolve all problems and issues. This has occurred due to Information Technology becoming so embedded in organisations and being required for the execution of most business processes.It should be noted that Information Technology is a tool used to enable the execution of a business process. It is an important tool, but nonetheless, it is only a tool.Organisations need to shift the focus back to the business and ensure that the technology they are using fits in with the requirements of their business processes. This will ensure that businesses become more efficient and effective and that they are only using and being supported for the technology that they require. Only in very exceptional circumstances, should a business process be altered to fit in with Information Technology.

      The Chocolate Elephant Part 1
    • 2021

      Aisling's journey takes her from the vibrant streets of London to the serene landscapes of rural Ireland, promising an exciting and whimsical adventure. Along the way, she encounters new experiences and challenges that shape her character and perspective. The narrative explores themes of discovery and the joy of travel, highlighting the contrast between urban life and the tranquility of the countryside.

      Granny's Special Delivery
    • 2020

      The Fire Baby

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Philip Dryden is witness to Maggie Beck's deathbed confession, and a tragic plane crash 27 year previously, suddenly becomes the focus of a murder investigation.

      The Fire Baby
    • 2020

      After a bombing in Cambridge, D I Eden Brooke finds the body of Nora Wylde, two fingers on her left hand severed. When Nora's granddaughter goes missing, Brooke's suspicions are aroused.

      The Night Raids
    • 2020

      The Moon Tunnel

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      When archaeologists unearth a body in the escape tunnel of an Ely POW camp, Philip Dryden's interest is peaked. Why was the man crawling into the camp, and not out.?

      The Moon Tunnel
    • 2019

      The Doolittle Irony

      • 476 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      The narrative centers on a young Nisei who played a crucial role in the U.S. victory during WWII, potentially saving Doolittle's Raid from failure. His untold story highlights the irony of the unjust internment of 120,000 Japanese-Americans, who were deemed untrustworthy despite their willingness to defend the nation. By exploring this personal account, the book sheds light on a significant yet overlooked chapter of American history, emphasizing themes of loyalty, injustice, and the complexities of identity during wartime.

      The Doolittle Irony
    • 2019

      The Mathematical Bridge

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(11)Add rating

      Cambridge, 1940. It is the first winter of the war, and snow is falling. When an evacuee drowns in the river, his body swept away, Detective Inspector Eden Brooke sets out to investigate what seems to be a deliberate attack. As more riddles come to light, can Brooke solve the mystery before a second attack claims a famous victim?

      The Mathematical Bridge
    • 2017

      Death Ship

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      An explosion on a Norfolk beach leads to far-reaching consequences for detectives Shaw and Valentine. When an explosion rips across Hunstanton Beach on the north Norfolk coast, an abandoned Second World War bomb is assumed to be the cause . . . but is it? Could there be a connection with the new pier being built ? and the increasingly bitter campaign to halt its construction? At the same time, DI Shaw and DS Valentine are on the hunt for an elderly female killer with a uniquely macabre method of despatch. And a 63-year-old Dutch engineer is missing, presumed drowned . . . but where is the body? All seemingly unrelated investigations ? but in each case nothing is as it seems. To find the answers, Shaw must delve into the past, and a mystery that has remained unsolved for more than sixty years.

      Death Ship