Collection: Crime

The Golden Murders by Anna Penrose

Smart, sharp, and anything but cosy: Malachite Peck redefines village crime

Dive into the treacherous world of Golden, where picturesque Cornish charm masks deadly secrets. Meet Malachite Peck, a disgraced city banker turned reluctant sleuth who's about to shake up this quiet fishing village.

Forget everything you know about cozy mysteries – Mal Peck is no Miss Marple. Sharp, witty, and unapologetically challenging, she brings a fresh edge to the genre. With her keen intellect and take-no-prisoners attitude, Mal dives headfirst into Golden's darkest corners, uncovering:

  • A body hidden in the walls of her new bookshop
  • Ancient bones leading to a modern-day killing spree in a grand manor
  • A bride's mysterious drowning at an isolated island resort

As the bodies pile up, so do the suspects. Family feuds, long-buried secrets, and modern vendettas collide, testing Mal's instincts and pushing her to her limits. With each case more perilous than the last, she must navigate a minefield of deception where one wrong move could be her last.

This boxset brings you the first three electrifying instalments of the Golden Murder Mysteries. Experience the perfect blend of cozy charm and nail-biting suspense as Mal races against time to unveil killers, clear names, and maybe even redeem herself in the process.

For readers who love their mysteries with brains, banter, and a dash of danger – welcome to Golden, where every tide brings a new body and every secret has a price.

Can you unravel the mysteries before Mal does? Dive in and find out!

Shortlisted for the Holyer an Gof awards.