There are strangers in Embervale, and not everyone is pleased to see them.A conflict is brewing, and Dan Corrigan senses that there's more to this animosity than meets the eye. Before long, there'll be a victim. Dan digs deeper and finds himself drawn into a web of deceit.It's a tangled case for Dan and Alan, but they won't give up until they've uncovered the truth. The Devonshire Mysteries are traditional British mysteries in a modern-day setting.These are cosy mysteries (or 'cozy mysteries' for Dan Corrigan's trans-Atlantic fans). There's a touch of dry humour and the stories pay homage to the legacies of Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle. You'll always find a mixed bag of suspects, plenty of clues and a few red herrings, so that you could have solved the mystery if only you'd put two and two together.Amateur Sleuth Dan Corrigan is quick-witted, driven and far too clever for his own good. Fortunately, his friend and neighbour, Alan Hargreaves, is the perfect foil for Dan's intellect. Loyal, dependable and with a knack for detailed research, Alan keeps Dan on track, and together, they make an effective team. Recommended Reading Order:A Study in StoneValley of LiesMurder Between the TidesMystery in May.
