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Murder at the Flood (Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Bruce Beckham (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,699 ratings
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STAND-ALONE MURDER MYSTERY, #9 IN THE SERIES. MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL... "MAD, BAD AND JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY."

WHEN LATTER-DAY LOTHARIO and expert kayaker Roger Alcock disappears on the night of the ‘Great Cockermouth Flood’, his attractive wife Maeve takes 24 hours longer than might reasonably be expected to notify the authorities. But when Roger’s corpse washes up on the Solway coast, a post mortem suggests his death may legitimately be classified as misadventure.

Yet as the floodwater recedes, reasons emerge for Roger’s associates to celebrate his demise. Could spurned lovers and fleeced creditors and others who might benefit be acting in silent concert? Jealousy, revenge, greed... these are sentiments that trouble investigating officer DI Skelgill.

In his quest to divine a motive Skelgill enlists a visiting TV reporter, and the sister-in-law of the late Roger Alcock. But is this alluring duo simply playing him for their own devices? Can his famous ‘sixth sense’ come to his rescue in time – or will a second murder erase forever all trace of the killer?

BRUCE BECKHAM is an award-winning author and copywriter. A resident of Great Britain, he has travelled and worked in over 60 countries. He is published in both fiction and non-fiction, and is a member of the UK Society of Authors.

His series ‘Inspector Skelgill Investigates’ features the recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones.

Set amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding series of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, with over 1 million copies downloaded, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.

"Great characters. Great atmospheric locale. Great plots. What's not to like?"

Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars
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About the Author

Bruce Beckham is an award-winning copywriter and author. A resident of Great Britain, he has travelled and worked in over 60 countries. He is published in both fiction and non-fiction, and a member of the Society of Authors. He enjoys a variety of genres, and his works to date include crime fiction, adult fiction, and the acclaimed suspense novel, The Dune. He is the originator of the 'Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates' mystery series, the 9th stand-alone novel of which, 'Murder at the Flood' was published in July 2017 and is available now. You can contact him via his publisher, at this address: lucius-ebooks@live.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06Y5MJ2LL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lucius; 1st edition (July 8, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2994 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,699 ratings

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Top reviews from the United States

Granny
5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked on Skelgill
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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I just couldn’t believe that I had found a modern series that could hold my interest completely every time! I love Beckham’s writing - to me it’s very reminiscent of Colin Dexter - with the added delight of the Cumbrian landscapes, and the hitherto unimagined complex pleasures of lake angling. So far, the plots have not disappointed, and I am looking forward to reading the next installments with happy anticipation.
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wanda s busby
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019
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Sometimes hard to keep up with the language but enjoyed the character interactions and the pace of the story. I did not figure out the murderer. Always fun to be stumped.
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Bud
5.0 out of 5 stars Skelgill. Read the series and make a new friwnd.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019
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I've got to say that all of the "Skellgill" books are awesome. I've read 5 or 6 of them and none have disappointed me. They aren't going to make you sit up and say "Wow", but they will keep your.attention. I work swing shifts, and if things are going like they're supposed too, I can knock one of tbwse stories out in a shift. The main characters are likable and are well-defined. The "bit-players" are out there for you to see. The plots are good enough to keep you reading. Just overall good writing. Love the series.
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R. H. Houston
3.0 out of 5 stars Gripping twisting tale
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019
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Would have loved to give this a higher rating as the story is taught, gripping with twists at every turn. It seems as though DI Skelgill has completely lost any semblance of what has happened to the scheming Roger Alcock, whose body is discovered under strange mysterious circumstances.
The biggest let down to me, and I am British by birth and education, if you haven't swallowed and thoroughly digested an English (UK) dictionary beforehand, you are going to be dumbfounded by the author's use of so infrequently used words. This certainly detracts from what could quite easily have been a 5-star British cop mystery.
Despite this unnecessary faux-pas by Beckham, I do look forward to reading the other books in the series
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Lenny
4.0 out of 5 stars JUST RIGHT FOR A SUMMER BEACH READ
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
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Author Beckham has released another of his DI Skelgill series, "Murder at the Flood". And like the preceding works it is replete with smooth and almost mesmerizing narrative and dialogue. I have read all of the series, so am getting pretty familiar with the "Lake" language. For the uninitiated there is a lexicon in the front. The plot involves the possible homicide of a local merchant, with a shady background, during a flood. Like all the Skelgill novels, this one is an entertaining and fun read. I did feel, however, that the basics of the plot were not particularly creative and the peripheral characters, also not very interesting. It was like enjoying a good meal, but still having a bit of an appetite remaining.
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Series
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
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I have read all the books in this series and each story is different but with the same police team. It’s interesting reading about the area in England these stories take place at. Great characters and storyline.
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Ann Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Downpour
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019
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Once again this author has been right on with this story...plot, characters, suspense and the outcome. He never ceases to amaze me when the twists of his fighting. So far this series has been a good one and will be until the end. I recommend this book and series to anyone who is a lover of murder and mayhem. Bruce Beckham is a very talented author.
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Linda
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2018
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I give this book 4 stars, which is pretty good--I would only give 5 stars to a work of literature.
The mystery story is good. The writing is a little unusual, being in present tense; this gives the book an interesting sound.
The atmosphere, with rain and flooding, is gloomy, and adds to the feeling of sadness and loss natural to a murder investigation. The characters are not deeply drawn, but deeply enough to give a feeling of their relationships.
The mystery was entertaining enough to make me want to look at other books by this author.
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Anita Flegg
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Skelgill so far
Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2023
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Great plot kept me guessing to the end. It’s fascinating how Skelgill so often manages to be in the right place at the right time — and it’s written so well, I believe it’s possible. I also enjoyed taking a break from the constant fishing 😉
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Busy Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce does it again.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2017
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Love these books and their realistic characters. I enjoy trips to The Lakes and these books do reflect my visits. I have read all nine with great relish and told my friends about them. The prose style meets my needs and the dry humour slays me. Hoping Bruce Beckham writes the next one and sets it in the Duddon Valley where people are now fighting to stop the building of giant pylons.
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Toots Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in Australia on September 26, 2022
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I’m such a fan of skelgill and his team. Also of the atmospheric writing that takes me instantly to all the places and scenes described. This book has an excellent plot with many and varied suspects and sidelines. It’s just so good. Don’t miss out on reading this and any other clean adventures of skelgill.
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Luccee66
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2023
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I quite enjoyed this book, but had a hard time with the jargon sometimes. Liked the characters and the story, will read more of this author
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4.0 out of 5 stars Different from the usual murder mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2018
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I am not a fan of books written in the present tense, but in this case it doesn't detract too much. I wouldn't describe it as "gripping", but it kept my interest. I suspected who did the deed, but there were enough suspects to keep me guessing. Not quite a 5, but certainly a 4
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