Thousands of people cram into Lower Strangling’s village hall to see hypnotist and fortune teller extraordinaire Prospero Marmaduke, for a show they weren’t expecting and will never forget.
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A Dangerous Assignment
When renowned hunter Bruce Richardson is given a mysterious gift from his boss in exchange for poaching the next door farmer’s bull, he sets to work without so much as a second’s thought.
Dark Magic at the Lower Strangling Village Fete
During Lower Strangling’s annual village fete, things take a sinister turn when a Punch and Judy puppeteer grants Eleanor Peterson a wish, and gives her an hour to decide what it will be.
Suspense at the Murder Mystery Party
When an unplanned mystery unravels itself at Lord and Lady Cisnie’s Murder Mystery party, it’s not just the preplanned murder that needs to be solved.
A Circus Mystery
A normal morning session at the Hangman’s Noose takes an interesting turn when a Clown, a Forensic Investigator, and a golden key turn up at the pub.
Murder on the Constitutional
The Reverend Simon Abernathy’s routine morning walk around the Parish of Lower and Middle Strangling takes an unexpected turn when his path is blocked by a crime scene.
The Psychologist Who Didn’t Know Who He Was
The Lower Strangling Chronicles I could only dream of living in a place like this, Archie Adams thought to himself as he dragged his cart of useless tat into the quintessential village of Lower Strangling, admiring the ancient cottages on either side of him. He hoped to flog some of the junk in his cartContinue reading “The Psychologist Who Didn’t Know Who He Was”
The Lost Baby Toy
The Lower Strangling Chronicles Dave Peterson was relaxing in his living room after a busy week in the capital when he received an unexpected phone call from his older brother Jeff. ”Jeff,” Dave said, a broad grin on his face. “Long time no see. How’s things with you?” The heavy sigh on the other endContinue reading “The Lost Baby Toy”
The Hitman, the Councillor, and Eleanor Peterson
The Lower Strangling Chronicles Of all the places Jack Beach was sent to as part of his contract, none were as sleepy at Lower Strangling. But here he was, in an empty churchyard, cowering behind a grave as he observed another man in the distance. The man in question was Charlie White, a recent additionContinue reading “The Hitman, the Councillor, and Eleanor Peterson”
Mystery in the Library
The Lower Strangling Chronicles He returned to the cemetery to personally scrub some of the moss growing on the oldest gravestones that were historically important to the village. Upon finishing one particularly mossy stone, the Rev. Simon Abernathy glanced upward at the cottage on the corner of the road. A for-sale sign had been placedContinue reading “Mystery in the Library”