Murder on Thames by Matthew Costello, Neil Richards

This was more of a novella-length audiobook than a full book set in the Cotswolds. It opens with a woman out walking with a dog when they discover a body. It's a woman' who used to live in the village but she hasn't for a long time making her something of an outsider. 

Sarah Edwards grew up in the village but left for fifteen years. After her divorce, she returned with her two children. She used to be local but is also still not quite a local.

Jack Brennan is definitely an outsider. The former NYPD detective moved to Cherringham after the death of his wife. He doesn't want to get caught up in this death but he isn't as sure as the local police that Sammi's death was an accident. 

The two work together to find out what happened to Sammi.

Because this is a shorter story, it is hard to get into the story but it was good enough and I enjoy getting to listen to Neil Dudgeon whose voice is perfect for a murder series.

Three stars

This book came out December 19, 2013

Cherringham #1

Followed by Mystery at the Manor

Audible novella

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