Arnold Landon Series by Roy Lewis

Meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth. Murder in the Barn marks the beginning of an addictive new series, featuring an unlikely hero whose passions run deep.IT STARTS WITH A SIMPLE PLANNING REQUEST ...Rampton Farm, Northumberland, has always been a gloomy, godforsaken place. Now it's earmarked for demolition--to make way for just another tawdry amusement park... moreMeet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth. Murder in the Barn marks the beginning of an addictive new series, featuring an unlikely hero whose passions run deep.IT STARTS WITH A SIMPLE PLANNING REQUEST ...Rampton Farm, Northumberland, has always been a gloomy, godforsaken place. Now it's earmarked for demolition--to make way for just another tawdry amusement park. It will be progress, and nothing can stand in the way--except perhaps Arnold Landon, the Planning Officer who must glean the lie of the land.Medieval architecture is Arnold's passion. And scouting the grounds, he makes a thrilling discovery: the Old Wheat Barn. He is captivated the moment he crosses the threshold; its walls echo with whispers of the past. Then and there, he realizes he must save it from the developers. But his efforts meet with hostile resistance. And then the barn offers up its most shocking secret yet ...A dead body, sprawled in the straw.What other crimes lay hidden in the dark history of the barn? Arnold won't rest until he uncovers the truth.Originally published as A Gathering of Ghosts, fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P. D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson, and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery. less

YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION STARTS HERE.Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” New York Times____________________Originally published as Most Cunning Workmen... moreYOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION STARTS HERE.Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” New York Times____________________Originally published as Most Cunning Workmen.Arnold Landon can’t help but feel drawn to Oldham Manor, an atmospheric medieval house in the middle of nowhere.When he is invited to catalogue the library there, he jumps at the chance. The place is a maze of musty old papers and books.And that’s not all. Late one night, he stumbles on a secret passage, twisting deep under the ground.Where will it take him? And why was it walled up?When a stranger turns up dead in a ditch, Landon begins to realise that someone is watching his every move.And they have a plan to ensure the past stays buried for good.What did the victim know that was worth killing for?Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing new mystery.What everyone is saying about Murder in the Manor“A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist“Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement“Always a good read.” Berys____________________THE DETECTIVEPlanning Officer Arnold Landon is somewhat inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic background. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.ARNOLD LANDON SERIESBook 1: MURDER IN THE BARNBook 2: MURDER IN THE MANORBook 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSEBook 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARDBook 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCHBook 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSEBook 7: MURDER IN THE TOWERBook 8: MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGEBook 9: MURDER BY THE QUAYBook 10: MURDER AT THE FOLLYBook 11: MURDER IN THE FIELDBook 12: MURDER IN THE COTTAGEBook 13: MURDER AT HAGGBURN HALLBook 14: MURDER ON THE GOLF COURSEBook 15: MURDER ON THE DAWN PRINCESS less