NO CHOICE BUT MURDER an absolutely gripping murder mystery full of twists (The Oldminster Mysteries Book 4)

Delivering twist after brilliant twist, this clever whodunnit will keep you guessing until the final page.

It’s a dark and stormy night in the quaint English town of Oldminister when the battered body of local gallery owner Louis Gillette is discovered in his office. The office safe lies open and empty, it would appear to be a burglary gone tragically wrong.

But all is not as it seems. Very soon, it comes to light that Gillette was murdered by poisoning. Someone then beat his unconscious body. Could both of these crimes have been committed by the same person? And more importantly, why?

Detectives French and Edwards soon discover that Gillette was an unpopular man, infamous for his greed and nastiness — they have many suspects to question.

Could it have been his beautiful but unfaithful wife Lydia? Or possibly Gillette’s best friend Jack, a thoroughly charming man who’s in possession of a dark secret . . . Rival businessman Manfred also stands to gain a great deal with Gillette out of the way. Even the victim’s millionaire father-in-law has his own reasons to detest Gillette.

French and Edwards are on the case. But with so many suspects to sort through, each of them hiding a dark secret, how will they ever reach the truth?

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Frances Evesham, Catherine Moloney and J.R. Ellis.

READERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THE OLDMINSTER MYSTERIES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a twisty plot! Kind of like if Agatha Christie was alive and writing mysteries in the present.’ Karen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Blackmail, crime, murder, revenge, obsession, deception, lies and secrets . . . this book has it all!’ Linda S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it! Has the feel of an old-fashioned mystery, but set in the present . . . the ending was excellent.’ Hannelore

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Colourful characters abound, but beware! No one is quite what they seem . . . some antiques can be real gems. ENJOY!’ Paul J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Enjoyed it immensely.’ Aileen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written and entertaining with excellent characterization throughout, plenty of plot twists and turns.’ John

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic mystery that is well written and has great characters. I loved this book and want to read more from this author.’ Cristie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged.’ Heather

THE SETTING
Oldminster is a city with a past and an ancient cathedral at its heart. Visit the twisty maze-like streets of the old quarter, and prepare to fall in love. But cross over the river — to the seamy side of town — and you’ll discover a secret side to this picture-perfect little place. Oldminster might seem like a place for summer rain and golden sunsets, but like Miss Marple’s village, it’s cram-full of wickedness.

THE DETECTIVES
DS Glyn Edwards
Thirty-something DS Edwards lives with his wife Sandra, but his home life is anything but blissful. Is his career about to cost him his marriage? Or can he find a way to reconcile the two? Either way, Glyn is a very hands-on detective who never gives up on a case. He works hand-in-glove with his superior officer . . .

DI Paul French
Redoubtable Detective French has always been a stickler for order, detail and procedure — until the arrival of his baby daughter late in his marriage to Moira turned his orderly world upside down. Still, he doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and is more than a match for certain prickly, well-to-do residents of Oldminster.

ALSO BY NORMAN RUSSELL
THE OLDMINSTER MYSTERIES
Book 1: AN INVITATION TO MURDER
Book 2: AN ANTIQUE MURDER
Book 3: THE SECRET OF BAGNETT HALL
Book 4: NO CHOICE BUT MURDER
Book 5: DEATH AT THE ALTAR