Murder on Thames - Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series: Mystery Shorts 1 (Unabridged)

Written by Matthew Costello and Neil Richards

Narrated by Neil Dudgeon

Cherringham - a quiet town in the Cotswolds. Nothing ever happens there, or so it seems - until one morning a woman's body is found in the river. A terrible accident, according to the police. But is this true? Sarah believes there must be more to it. In Jack, a former NYPD homicide detective, she finds a partner who is willing to start investigating with her. They soon find out that things are not as clear as the police want them to be ... This first - of many cases brings Sarah and Jack together in an unlikely partnership. Cherringham is a serial novel à la Charles Dickens, with a new audio episode released every two weeks. Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby. Each of the self-contained episodes is a quick listen for the morning commute, while waiting for the doctor, or when curling up with a hot cuppa. For fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series, Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who series, Caroline Graham's Midsomer Murders, and the American TV series Murder She Wrote, starring Angela Lansbury. Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid 90's, creating content and working on projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and - most recently - the successful crime fiction series Cherringham. The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lübbe Audio
• Release date: May 12, 2017
• ISBN: 9783838781082

Reviews for Murder on Thames - Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series

[Valerie Laing · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Perfect cozy mystery. I loved the characters and setting. Can’t wait to listen to the next one. Great narration as well

[Maria · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Classic British whodunnit. I am totally hooked! Well done to Scribd for having this on here.

[Nausheen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Simple. Good way to pass a lazy afternoon. I enjoyed it. The sound dips in a few places but that’s ok

[Bron · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Well written. I felt like I was listening to an old radio serial. Looking forward to the following stories.

[Rowena · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Loved it, easy listening and very entertaining. Would reccomend highly.

[Nelia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book, story well built. Neil Dudgeon is amazing, great voice and wonderfully read.

[Patty Taylor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Just a whodunnit and easy listening. Short is what you sometimes want.

[David Owen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Gentle English crime story. Well read. Good for resting in afternoon

[John steadman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

good story and well read. A nice way to spend a couple of hours

[Mark Maciel · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a bit of a mixed review. First the good. It is written in simple language with sarcasm and humour thrown in. This fact makes it refreshing as apposed to the dryness of an Agatha Christie novel. Now the bad. The murder mystery is too simple. One clue leads to another clue and then another clue and then the murderer. No twists or turns, just simply follow the clues. The most disappointing part was that the author never bothered to explain why the police could not have made some effort in solving the murder. An Agatha Christie has no loose ends! This is full of them. It feels like the author could not be bothered to clean up the loose ends, and add twists and turns and explain why the police had no interest in solving the murder.

[Anita Hundley Prisbrey · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Of course the conclusion. I was puzzled until the last chapter. Fun listen .

[Georgina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best book I've read in a long time and a brilliant mystery at that.

[Diane Seamon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very well written with an excellent ready. Very enjoyable read

[Janice Roberts · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Delightful cozy murder mystery. Neil Dudgeon is an excellent narrator. Production quality top notch too. Will be listening to more in the series.

[Helen Haynes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed this. I liked the pairing of Jack and Sarah and the writing style made for an interesting but not too bloodthirsty detective story. Easy yet absorbing listening. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[Val Menzies · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My husband and I really enjoyed this one. It was fun guessing the murder ( I guessed right). Well written and well read.

[Phyllis Maxwell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book. i can't wait to start the next in the series. I wish they would list them in order as my eyesight isn't as good as it used to be. There is probably a way I can sort them myself but haven't figured it out yet.

[jennyofelefantz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a great start to a new series of murder mysteries! Loved number one and looking forward to the next.

[Marilyn Burkart-Ramsey · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

nice English mystery . love that Neil Dudgeon did the auto it was like a midsummer murder mystery,

[MrsD47 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I like this murder mystery and the interesting characters. It will be very interesting getting to know more about Jack's background and whether Sara will start a detective agency or not.