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The Eve of Murder
(2015)(The second book in the Detective Frank Miller Yorkshire Mystery series)
A novel by James Whitworth
AN UNPUTDOWNABLE POLICE PROCEDURAL SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC YORKSHIRE TOWN OF WHITBY.
Winter settles over the quiet, coastal town of Whitby, and preparations for the upcoming literary festival are in full swing. But as opening day draws near, tragedy strikes.
Georgina Callan, the festival's organiser, is found dead on West Cliff. The same spot where her father jumped to his death years earlier.
But Georgina’s death was no suicide. She was brutally strangled.
When Detective Inspector Frank Miller arrives at the crime scene, a witness reveals that Georgina had been visiting the cliffs almost every night – and she was never alone.
As the festival draws closer, a famous writer arrives in Whitby to a slew of death threats. Is the same person responsible for Georgina’s murder? If so, what’s their motive?
Can Miller stop the killer before the festival starts?
This utterly thrilling crime mystery is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Roger Silverwood, J R Ellis, J M Dalgliesh, or Ann Cleeves.
READERS LOVE EVE OF MURDER:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was enthralled… Thoroughly believable and totally enjoyably.’ Norma
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved this book.’ Carl D
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.’ Impossible Girl
THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Frank Miller has a reputation as the youngest Chief in the force’s history. He eschewed the Graduate Training Scheme in favour of working his way up from the bottom – and this status can make him a little officious. His features are round, his hair – flopping despondently on his shoulders – dirty blonde, and his eyes bright blue.
THE SETTING
The small coastal town of Whitby is split in two by the River Esk, which runs from the North Yorkshire Moors into the town’s harbour, where it joins the North Sea. This natural divide has created two sides to town, linked by a swing bridge. The new side is largely Victorian, glowing with visitor attractions. The old side is home to the cobbled alleyways and dark fog banks that give the town its ancient charm. There, at the top of the 199 steps, are the foreboding Abbey ruins – their ghostly outline hanging above the town.
DCI Frank Miller Series
Book 1: Death’s Disciple
Book 2: The Eve of Murder
Book 3: Bidding to Die
Book 4: Better the Devil You Know
Book 5: Murder on the Record
Genre: Mystery
Winter settles over the quiet, coastal town of Whitby, and preparations for the upcoming literary festival are in full swing. But as opening day draws near, tragedy strikes.
Georgina Callan, the festival's organiser, is found dead on West Cliff. The same spot where her father jumped to his death years earlier.
But Georgina’s death was no suicide. She was brutally strangled.
When Detective Inspector Frank Miller arrives at the crime scene, a witness reveals that Georgina had been visiting the cliffs almost every night – and she was never alone.
As the festival draws closer, a famous writer arrives in Whitby to a slew of death threats. Is the same person responsible for Georgina’s murder? If so, what’s their motive?
Can Miller stop the killer before the festival starts?
This utterly thrilling crime mystery is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Roger Silverwood, J R Ellis, J M Dalgliesh, or Ann Cleeves.
READERS LOVE EVE OF MURDER:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was enthralled… Thoroughly believable and totally enjoyably.’ Norma
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved this book.’ Carl D
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.’ Impossible Girl
THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Frank Miller has a reputation as the youngest Chief in the force’s history. He eschewed the Graduate Training Scheme in favour of working his way up from the bottom – and this status can make him a little officious. His features are round, his hair – flopping despondently on his shoulders – dirty blonde, and his eyes bright blue.
THE SETTING
The small coastal town of Whitby is split in two by the River Esk, which runs from the North Yorkshire Moors into the town’s harbour, where it joins the North Sea. This natural divide has created two sides to town, linked by a swing bridge. The new side is largely Victorian, glowing with visitor attractions. The old side is home to the cobbled alleyways and dark fog banks that give the town its ancient charm. There, at the top of the 199 steps, are the foreboding Abbey ruins – their ghostly outline hanging above the town.
DCI Frank Miller Series
Book 1: Death’s Disciple
Book 2: The Eve of Murder
Book 3: Bidding to Die
Book 4: Better the Devil You Know
Book 5: Murder on the Record
Genre: Mystery
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