MURDER IN THE CHURCH a completely addictive crime mystery full of twists (Arnold Landon Detective Mystery and Suspense Book 5) By ROY LEWIS

YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION STARTS HERE.

Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?

Then meet Arnold Landon, mild mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.

The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character. New York Times

This intelligent, nicely textured mystery gathers speed and races to a thrilling conclusion. Kirkus

Originally published as The Devil Is Dead.
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St Michaels Church may be derelict but its not deserted. Someone still comes here to worship on nights when the moon is full.

Arnold Landon should know. Hes seen the grisly evidence for himself.

Blood among the roses.
The butchered remains of a man, tangled in the undergrowth.

The victim was a traveller. How did he come to be in the churchyard?

Arnold has a theory that leads back centuries, all the way to the cult of the Raging Wolf. Everyone tells him its impossible, that the cultists are dead and buried.

But the devil wears many faces Arnolds worked in planning long enough to know that much for sure.

Can he unmask the modern day killer before anyone else pays the price?

Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery.
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What everyone is saying about the Arnold Landon mysteries:

A pleasure to pick up. Irish Times

Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery. Booklist

Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot. Times Literary Supplement

Always a good read. Berys

THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.

ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE MURDER IN THE CHURCH a completely addictive crime mystery full of twists (Arnold Landon Detective Mystery and Suspense Book 5)

Great read Another great mystery from this author MURDER IN THE CHURCH a completely addictive crime mystery full of twists (Arnold Landon Detective Mystery and Suspense Book 5) Well written, made me keep guessing too Somewhat different to what I usually read very knowledgeable about the subject and ancient architecture

A newly titled reissue ( The Devil is Dead..1989..a much better title) from this prolific author. Some good ,as ever, NE England scene setting and some nice touches here and there. However ,I have always found the series character of Arnold Landon to be both colourless and irritating even pointless at times.

The female characters are both few in number and not portrayed with any conviction. These new publishers go out of their way to tell readers that this doesn't have mobiles etc etc. But, in 1989 there were computers and there were strict drink drive laws and laws about firing shot guns in public meetings. Alas here, we have such details almost glossed over with a fairly inept investigation.

I would like to have been positive but am not sure that time has been kind to these reissues and I will probably move on. zombies It's the mystery that keeps you drawn. You can never guess the outcome. I look forward to read the next story. Kindle A good series and entertaining but this one is average as it gets away from the main business of stone and timber.

Underneath there is a good story but Roy goes for sensation and mysticism. Good for many but less interesting for me. There is a lot of mayhem and false trails for the reader but in the end Roy has to point us in the right direction. True to Roy Lewis’ talent, this is a weird but compelling read.

Arnold Landon’s exploits continue to puzzle yet fascinate me and I look forward to reading of his adventures. A book that was impossible to put down. I got immersed in the story and the mysterious happenings. I was surprised by how many times that I was certain had solved the murders, only to find another twist baffling me.