DI Matthew Stannard
With a trilby atop his head and justice on his mind, Stannard tackles Craynebrook’s darkest mysteries, outsmarting notorious killers and upholding an unparalleled reputation in a series of gripping 1930s murder mystery thrillers.
Under Cover of Darkness (2023)
Matthew before he became a detective.
A naive probationer, a bent copper, a wannabe Suffragette and a vicious killer.
A prequel novella.
The Empire Club Murders (2023)
Matthew's first Craynebrook case.
A unnamed dead body, a series of killings and a hard-earned reputation on the line.
Echoes of a Murder (2023)
The second investigation for Matthew.
Women being stalked, a cold case murder and a new companion for Matthew.
Death of a Blackbird (2024)
Matthew's third investigation.
A dead farmer, a crook out for a deadly revenge and Matthew's personal integrity in question.
Sixpence for a Slaughter (2025)
Matthew's fourth investigation.
An unprecedented crime, a mystery surrounding victims, a baying mob on the prowl for revenge.