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- 408 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Simon Mason crafts narratives for both young readers and adults. His children's books, particularly the Quigleys series, demonstrate a playful engagement with language and storytelling. In his adult fiction, Mason explores deeper themes with a distinctive voice. His writing is recognized for its originality and ability to connect with a broad audience.






Die düstere Welt der Oxford University, eine Tote und zwei Ermittler wie Feuer und Wasser ... DI Ryan Wilkins kennt die Universität Oxford nur aus der Ferne. Aufgewachsen in einem Trailerpark ist ihm diese elitäre Welt so fremd wie suspekt. Nun führt ihn der grausame Mord an einer jungen Frau ausgerechnet in die ehrwürdigen Hallen eines der Colleges – und an die Seite seines Namensvetters, des smarten DI Ray Wilkins, Spross einer wohlhabenden nigerianisch-britischen Familie und Oxford-Absolvent. Das ungleiche Team muss herausfinden, wer die Unbekannte ermordet hat, deren Leiche im Arbeitszimmer von Sir James Osborne, dem Prorektor von Barnabas Hall, gefunden wurde. Die Ermittlungen erfordern Takt und Fingerspitzengefühl, beides nicht gerade Ryans Stärken. Dafür ist er ein brillanter Beobachter. Gemeinsam mit Ray stößt er auf Verbindungen zwischen der Toten und einer alten Schuld, die bald weitere Opfer fordert ... »Simon Mason feiert mit seinem einzigartigen Ermittlerpaar einen Triumph!« The Sun Als bester Spannungsroman des Jahres für den Gold Dagger nominiert.
Set in Oxford, this crime series features a dynamic duo navigating a complex murder investigation. The narrative unfolds with unexpected twists and reveals the characters' troubled pasts, enhancing the intrigue surrounding the mysterious killing.
The narrative unfolds as an intricate mystery centered around the concept of a missing person, exploring the complexity of identity and perception. Through sharp and twisty prose, Simon Mason delves into the varying truths surrounding Alice's disappearance, revealing that each perspective offers a different version of her story. The novel challenges readers to question the nature of truth and the reliability of memory, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Lost and Never Found is a novel that shows Simon Mason taking his Oxford crime series to a new level of accomplishment.
The explosive second book in the DI Ryan Wilkins Mysteries.
A Killing in November is an Oxford-set crime series of surprising twists, troubled pasts and a dynamic duo who are brought together by a mysterious murder investigation.
An extraordinary true adventure story - how the bandit's daughter Mu Guiying became a great general in Ancient China.
Garvie Smithteenager, school dropout, crime-solving geniushas a new problem to decipher. A girl called Amy has gone missing, and her parents are going spare. The police have no leads, and no clue. But Garvie thinks he has the answerand its not what any of the grown-ups expect. But thats not Garvies only problem. Hes about to fall head over heels for someone involved in some very murky business indeed...
The story centers on a mysterious shooting at Marsh Academy, leaving the community in shock with no apparent motive. Disgraced detective Raminder Singh is assigned to the case but is intent on excluding Garvie Smith, who believes he holds crucial insights into the investigation. As tensions rise, Garvie's determination to uncover the truth drives the narrative forward, exploring themes of redemption and the pursuit of justice amidst chaos.