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The Downland Murder Mystery Series

"I held off writing a review as I wanted to get the second book and see if it was as good. Now I'm on book SIX in the series and it's STILL rocking along with the same energy, enjoyment and real-life background that's utterly engrossing, with no sign of becoming formulaic. Wonderful!" Kosh, 19th September 2022.

If you prefer your crime fiction at the cosier end of the market, this series is for you.

It features memorable characters that readers grow to love across the series, a backstory with conflicts and challenges to add to the tension and mystery, and environmental health officer, Kent Fisher, who has a distinctive way of pursuing justice.

Spiced with irreverent humour, sexual tension and original plots, the Downland Murder Mystery series offers a fresh, contemporary approach to the traditional murder mystery.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed all the ten books. All the books have skilfully plotted storylines and all are brilliantly written." Amazon customer, 19th May 2024.

(All the novels in the Downland Murder Mystery series are free to read if you're subscribed to Kindle Unlimited.)

No Accident
(Downland Murder Mystery #1)

When Kent Fisher uncovers a perfect murder, it's only the start of his troubles.

Thwarted at every turn, Kent casts aside the rulebook to unearth a conspiracy that reaches way back into the past.

Hampered by family secrets and corruption, Kent could lose everything he holds dear if he continues to investigate.
Can he hold his nerve and confront the past to solve the murder?

There is a trail of cleverly disguised ‘crumbs’ of evidence mixed in with witty one liners together with an eclectic cast of characters making this book a riveting read and keeps you guessing who the villain is until the very end.” Amazon review

No Bodies
(Downland Murder Mystery #2)

An old family friend claims his missing wife was murdered. With no clues and a trail that went cold over a year ago, Kent Fisher struggles to make any progress until he discovers more missing wives.

But with no bodies, can he unearth a link to provide the answers he needs.

When disaster strikes his animal sanctuary, threatening to destroy everything he’s accomplished, Kent must drag himself from the brink of ruin to stop a killer with one more murder in mind.

Or will Kent become the final victim?

Kent Fisher is a wonderful creation, and unique in crime literature. Susan Corcoran 14 April 2018.

No Remorse
(Downland Murder Mystery #3)

In a luxury retirement home, where appearance matters more than the truth, troubled resident Anthony Trimble predicts his own murder.

For Kent it’s the start of another complex investigation that takes him into a shocking past that will only strengthen his resolve for justice.

While Kent Fisher struggles to unlock the secret of the mysterious list of numbers left by Trimble, people start dying.

If Kent can’t find the key to identify the killer, he may well the next to die.

“I love this series. A completely different take on the thriller and mystery genre, and written by a man who doesn’t fall into cliché. I think this one is the best so far.” Amazon review.

No More Lies
(Downland Murder Mystery #4)

Who do you trust when everyone has something to hide?

Detective Inspector Ashley Goodman needs a big case to put her career back on track. When the body of a murder victim, killed ten years earlier, is found on land once owned by entrepreneur Miles Birchill, she’s ready to cuff him and make an arrest.

While Kent has his doubts, who can he trust when everyone is hiding something?

Determined to solve the murder, he battles on, unaware his every move is being watched by those who don’t want him to succeed.

“Great characters, a generous dose of humour and I certainly didn’t see the final scene coming. Brilliant.” Amazon review.

No Mercy
(Downland Murder Mystery #5)

Did Highways Inspector, Derek Forster, take his own life after the death of his wife?

Did restaurateur, Samson Capote, brutally attacked and left to die in his deep freezer, antagonise too many people?

Millionaire entrepreneur, Clive Chesterton, falls into Sovereign Harbour and drowns during a party aboard his yacht.

Unless he can connect the deaths and identify the killer, Kent Fisher could become the fourth victim.

“It was so brilliantly written I just couldn’t put it down.” Amazon review.

No Love Lost
(Downland Murder Mystery #6)

One Friday afternoon, twenty years ago, Helen Cassidy left her office and never returned. Now Mandy Paige wants Kent Fisher to find the mother who abandoned her as a baby.

With only a photograph of a woman he once knew, he agrees, unaware of the mayhem he’s about to unleash.

When the main suspect dies, Kent’s investigation lies in tatters.

He realises he’s not the one pursuing the killer. The killer’s pursuing him.

“With a writing style that includes witty one-liners and precise plotting, he weaves a mystery that can match any of our best thriller writers.” Amazon review.

No Going Back
(Downland Murder Mystery #7)

When journalist Harry Lawson is pulled from a private swimming pool, his drowning looks like a tragic accident, but for one small detail – he knew someone was going to kill him.

When a second reporter dies, it’s clear there’s a killer with unfinished business.

As Kent investigates, his close friend DI Ashley Goodman instructs him to stop investigating, fearing for his safety.

But Kent knows there’s no going back, even though he risks losing a friend, and maybe his own life.

“Really enjoyed reading this and couldn’t put it down. A complex plot with excellent characterisation and some cracking one liners.” Amazon review.

No Escape
(Downland Murder Mystery #8)

How can one reckless moment cost so many lives?

Gemma Dean goes missing one chilly October morning, leaving behind her phone. Texts hint at secrets far darker than Kent Fisher could ever imagine.

Struggling to make sense of a past that threatens to devastate his future, Kent faces his most personal and challenging investigation so far.

But can he deal with the fallout from one reckless moment that cost so many lives?

"Some crime series get a bit formulaic after a few books, not this one. There's a new surprise on every page." Silver Surfer 13 September 2022.

No Easy Answers
(Downland Murder Mystery #9)

Confronting the past can be deadly.

When contractors employed by local entrepreneur Stephen Fox discover the remains of a woman on the site of Kent’s original animal sanctuary, old family secrets come to light, threatening those closest to him.

Despite intense pressure and a lucrative fee, Kent refuses to investigate

If he does, he risks interfering with a criminal investigation and losing the woman he loves.

If he doesn’t, the wrong person could be accused of murder.

“Another well plotted, informative and brilliantly written book.” Amazon review.

No Time for Doubt
(Downland Murder Mystery #10)

Can the wounds of the past ever heal?

Forced to confront a past he’s tried to forget, Kent Fisher discovers crimes that could destroy what’s left of his family. Crimes that were hidden almost 30 years ago.

When more murders silence those who know the truth, only one person remains to reveal what happened all those years ago.

Can Kent find her before the killer makes one final strike?

Or will she die, taking the truth with her?

"This is another superbly written addition to an excellent series." Amazon Review.

And finally, the blog that led to murder

Fisher’s Fables is a collection of humorous blogs, written between 2007 and 2014. They are the author’s irreverent take on his work, told by Kent Fisher and featuring many of the characters that go on to appear in the Downland murder mysteries.

“This is a great book. It’s bone dry humour, wicked observations, and super storytelling.” Amazon review.