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The Skeleton Man

The gripping mystery series set against the Cambridgeshire fen
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The Skeleton Man by Jim Kelly is a crime thriller that explores a long-held mystery in a quaint village. It follows a determined detective as he unravels the secrets behind a skeleton discovered with an enigmatic past linked to an infamous heist. As the investigation deepens, buried truths emerge, intertwining the past with present repercussions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by intricate crime puzzles woven with history and character depth. Its gripping narrative and well-developed plot twists will keep you guessing until the last page, making it perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries and thrillers.

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The Skeleton Man

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

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For seventeen years, the Cambridgeshire hamlet of Jude's Ferry has lain abandoned, requisitioned by the Government for military training. In its thousand-year-old history, it had been famous for one thing, never having recorded a single crime.

But when local reporter Philip Dryden joins the Territorial Army on exercise in the empty village, its spotless history is literally blown apart. For the Territorial Army's shells reveal a hidden cellar beneath the old pub. And inside the cellar hangs a skeleton, a noose around its neck...

Series: Dryden Mysteries

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The Skeleton Man by Jim Kelly is praised for its intriguing plot and well-developed characters, blending historical mystery with gripping suspense. Reviewers commend Kelly's atmospheric writing style and the novel's ability to keep readers engaged with its twists and turns. Some mention the compelling setting and the rich detail that brings the story to life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749030605

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Jim Kelly was born in 1957 and is the son of a Scotland Yard detective. He wentto university in Sheffield, later training as a journalist and worked on theBedfordshire Times, Yorkshire Evening Press and the Financial Times. His firstbook, The Water Clock, was shortlisted for the John Creasey Award and he hassince won a CWA Dagger in the Library and the New Angle Prize for Literature.He lives in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

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