Bidding to Die (Detective Frank Miller Crime Thrillers Book 3)
By James Whitworth
AN UNPUTDOWNABLE POLICE PROCEDURAL SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC YORKSHIRE TOWN OF WHITBY.
Detective Frank Miller is enjoying a warm summer stroll on the Whitby moors when receives the news: A man has been bludgeoned to death in his hotel room.
Keith Hill and his family arrive in Whitby for their annual summer holiday. They take a room in an old manor house, where Keith discovers the letters of an obscure Victorian novelist.
Eager to know how much the letters are worth, Keith lists them on eBay. And is delighted when he receives a prompt bid.
The next day, Keith is found with his skull bashed in.
Detective Miller and his sergeant are sent to investigate. Their only lead is the bidder from eBay. But their attempts to contact him are halted by a shocking discovery: The bidder is dead. And his death has been ruled a homicide.
Searching for clues, Miller contacts local researcher Dr Alice Laine, who informs him that the letters are virtually worthless.
So why would anyone kill for them?
This utterly thrilling mystery is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Roger Silverwood, J R Ellis, J M Dalgliesh, or Ann Cleeves.