Set in the picturesque Yorkshire seaside town of Birtleby this gripping four-book box set features Inspector Blades — a steady, sharp-minded detective determined to uncover the truth, no matter how deeply it’s buried.

From bodies concealed beneath windswept dunes to vanished young women, mysterious suitors, and murders that echo long-forgotten crimes, The Yorkshire Murders immerses readers in a world of secrets, shifting loyalties, and danger lurking behind every polite façade.

MEET THE DETECTIVE
In his late thirties, Blades brings quiet authority to the Birtleby police force. Methodical and observant, he sees the details others overlook — the inconsistencies in a statement, the tension in a room, the way grief or guilt flickers across a face. He is not a flamboyant detective, nor a man who seeks the spotlight; instead, he works with a calm, disciplined intelligence that earns the trust of those around him.

THE SETTING
Birtleby, a 1920s Yorkshire seaside town, is a place where sunshine meets shadow. Holiday makers stroll the promenade, children laugh on the sands, and brass bands play on the Links — yet beneath this cheerful façade lies a community shaped by hardship, haunted by the war, and riddled with secrets. While others see only the picturesque charm of a seaside town, Blades sees its fractures: its secrets, its pressures, its quiet sorrows. And he follows each clue with the same calm determination — no matter where it leads.

Perfect for fans of classic Golden Age mysteries like Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh.

PRAISE FOR JAMES ANDREW:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absorbing, well-plotted mystery with a lovely setting and authentic sense of place. Great descriptive writing, a cut above many Golden Age-set detective novels.' JohnB.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written, fast paced, with believable characters living in post WW1 England.' Philotes.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The characters were well drawn and there were plenty of unexpected, but believable, twists.' A.E Allan.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well and engaging mystery that involves an entire region of the English coast in the 1920's.' Kindle Reader.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An excellent read!' E.B.