Murder on the Mince Pie Special

By John Messingham

A body is found on board the last steam train after festive trips have finished on the heritage railway near Grimsby.

Once the Police arrive and seal off the area, they wait for the arrival of DCI Garner and DS Brierton. They arrive directly from a Christmas party to investigate what looks like another murder mystery for them.

Another question that requires answering is when the Crime Scene Manager, Rachel Howton also arrives, has she come from a party too? or can her appearance give everyone a deeper insight into her real personality?

As they investigate, they uncover suspects, all of whom have motive and opportunity to carry out the murder.

• Language: English
• Publisher: John Messingham
• Release date: Nov 15, 2023
• ISBN: 9798224586981

John Messingham

John Messingham is a crime fiction author based in Grimsby, England.

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Murder

on the

Mince Pie Special

by

John Messingham

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Well, I’m glad that’s over for another year.

As George spoke these words, he sat down at one of the tables in the carriage opposite Hilary. She had been looking out of the window but had now turned to look at him and as she did, she said.

True, it’s hard work, but always fun playing the part of your wife for a couple of weeks.

George had been playing the part of Santa Clause on the train for the heritage railway’s Mince Pie Specials during the run-up to Christmas. All the trips had now been completed and the visitors had all left the railway, so it was time to clean up for the last time this year and then park the train and carriages up for the rest of the year.

George looked at her and smiled before saying.

I’ll take five and then we should start clearing up. That way, when we get back to the yard, we can head straight to the waiting room for a drink with the others.

As he spoke the sound of the guard’s whistle sounded