This series follows the journey of a determined policeman operating in the picturesque region of Devon, England. The narratives delve into compelling criminal investigations, seeking truth within a landscape rife with secrets. Readers can anticipate suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and profound character studies that lend a unique depth to each case. It's a crime fiction saga blending classic British mystery elements with a contemporary approach to law enforcement.
When Guy Beardon meets a very dirty death in his own farmyard, at first it seems like an accident. Only his daughter Lilah begins to suspect foul play. Suspicion becomes certainty when two more deaths occur - and both of them are unmistakably murder.
When two hunt protestors are killed, apparently in 'accidents', DC Den Cooper investigates. As Den tries to solve the case he finds himself drawn in to an insular Quaker community and a village divided by loyalties and past misdeeds.
When a herdsman is found dead, Sergeant Den Cooper happily suspects Gordon Hillcock, who is dating Den's ex-fiancee, Lilah. But how far will Lilah go to protect her new lover?