When the battered body of a woman is found in some local woods, Inspector Dick Beauregard is surprised to discover that she had just checked out of the hotel run by ex-Detective Inspector Clive Walsingham. He originally treats Clive as a suspect, but the investigation makes little headway until a second body, a man, is found. Mysteriously, a newspaper cutting dated two days after he was murdered is found in his pocket.
Down In The Woods
Both victims were parents of one of five schoolgirls who disappeared in mysterious circumstances ten years ago. Under mounting pressure, Inspector Beauregard asks Clive Walsingham to help.
In a complicated and occasionally shocking investigation, Clive and his wife, Clare, re-examine the circumstances surrounding the original disappearance of the schoolgirls. But, when an intriguing discovery is made, they realise they are at risk from an unlikely source. With their lives at stake, they must act quickly.
About The Author
James Bowring was born in London and educated in Hammersmith and Exeter. He lived for many years in the Home Counties working mainly as a local government librarian, where he began a lifelong affection for books and writing. He now lives in Christchurch, Dorset, with his wife, Polly, and two demanding cats.
Insights into the first Carlow Valley Mystery
Praise for the first Carlow Valley Mystery Down in the Country NetGalley:
“Filled with suspense, action, drama, and all kinds of twists and turns!”
“This is a wholly escapist and cleverly plotted read.”
James says, “I never intended to write whodunits; it just happened. Blessed with a fairly vivid imagination, I always enjoyed writing when I was young but, as I grew older, the opportunities became fewer and my interests broadened. When I retired, and greatly encouraged by my wife, who was desperately searching for new time-consuming hobbies for me, I decided to have a go at writing. I have written four novels in the Carlow Valley series so far, of which ‘Down in the Woods’ is the second to be published.”
Publication date: 28th March 2023
ISBN 9781915603210
Price £9.99