The first instalment of the Campbell and Carter mysteries When the body of a young woman is discovered in the cowshed of Cricket farm, the tranquility of the British countryside is shattered. Inspector Jess Campbell is on the case, but with few leads, a grumbling partner, and the new Superintendent Ian Carter piling on the pressure, she's beginning to wonder why she chose to be a detective in the first place. The shifty land-owner Eli Smith seems to have something to hide, and as Campbell delves into the gruesome past of the dilapidated farm, the mystery deepens. A flashy Mercedes spotted fleeing the scene of the crime leads to a suspect, but when another body turns up, it looks as though Campbell's lead is nothing but a dead end...Book one in the Campbell and Carter Mysteries, Mud, Muck and Dead things will thrill fans of M C Beaton, Joy Ellis and The Midsomer Murders. Praise for Ann Granger: 'Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' The Times 'The story just gets more complex, mysterious and chilling' Good Book Guide 'For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit' Northern Echo 'A clever and lively book' Margaret York

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