Murder on the Run

NEW for 2019 - a compelling British crime mystery

By: Bruce Beckham

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

STAND-ALONE MURDER MYSTERY, #12 IN THE SERIES. MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL... "MAD, BAD AND JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY."

WHEN DI SKELGILL TAKES under his wing a talented fell-runner – his underprivileged cousin, Jess – little does he realise in what jeopardy he places her. For Cumbria is being targeted by the infamous ‘county lines’ drug gangs.

As turf wars break out, Jess inadvertently finds herself in the crossfire – but family ties blind her to the danger of her association with Skelgill.

As the body count increases, Skelgill finally recognises the threat to his young protégé – but is it too late to save her?

BRUCE BECKHAM is an award-winning author and copywriter. A resident of Great Britain, he has travelled and worked in over 60 countries. He is published in both fiction and non-fiction, and is a member of the UK Society of Authors.

His series ‘Inspector Skelgill Investigates’ features the recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones.

Set amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding series of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, with over 1 million copies downloaded, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.

"Great characters. Great atmospheric locale. Great plots. What's not to like?"

Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars

What readers say, in a nutshell:

“Bruce Beckham’s DI Skelgill novels are atmospheric, “cozy-rough” British crime fiction set in the picturesque Lake District. They feature an intuitive, rebellious Cumbrian detective, Daniel Skelgill, solving intricate, standalone murders. The brand emphasises stunning rural scenery, witty dialogue, and a focus on character dynamics over graphic violence.”

Series Best

I’ve been enjoying the Skelgill series (tolerating the detracting virtual voice), but Murder on the Run was the best of series I’ve heard thus far. I so enjoyed the character development that accompanied the introduction of Jess other members of Skelgill’s extended family that I barely noticed the errors of virtual voice narration.

Dull

Could not tolerate listening to the monotone virtual voice. The story might have been good but I like my books with different voices to bring the story alive.