Date with Danger, 5 - (The Dales Detective) by Julia Chapman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Julia Chapman's fifth Dales Detectives Agency novel, <i>Date With Danger, </i> sees our intrepid leads Samson and Delilah on the trail of a sheep rustler turned killer. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Gervase Phinn.</b> <p/> In the heart of Yorkshire, the Dales Detective Agency is about to face its biggest challenge.</p><p>A fatal accident at Bruncliffe's livestock auction mart leads auctioneer Harry Furness to call in detective duo Samson O'Brien and Delilah Metcalfe, but what starts as a simple health-and-safety investigation soon takes a sinister turn when they discover evidence that suggests murder.</p><p>With their enquiries ongoing, Clive Knowles approaches them for help - his sheep are being threatened by the gang of rustlers that is plaguing the Dales. Meanwhile, Poacher Pete Ferris has also decided to play his hand, setting in motion a blackmail plot which will ensure Samson is pulled back into trouble with his nemesis Rick Procter.</p><p>With all three cases converging, Samson and Delilah will find that their latest investigation is fraught with danger; a danger that will leave them fighting for their lives.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"[Chapman] delivers an engaging twist on the lonelyhearts killer motif. [Samson and Delilah's] developing friendship and suggestions of coming scandals in Bruncliffe should leave readers eager for the sequel."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> on <i>Date with Death</i></p><br><br><p>"An engaging cast of characters and a cleverly clued puzzle move Chapman's debut to the top of the English village murder list."--<i>Kirkus Reviews </i>on<i> Date with Death</i></p><br><br><p>"Chapman vividly describes Yorkshire in winter. Cozy fans looking for good, clean fun will be satisfied."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><br><br><p>"Mystery readers who love to escape to Louise Penny's village of Three Pines will enjoy becoming acquainted with the Dales town of Bruncliffe and its quirky residents. The ongoing suspenseful story line will keep series fans hooked."--<i>Library Journal </i>(starred) on <i>Date with Malice</i></p><br><br><p>"Well-drawn characters and a light tone make this English village mystery a particular pleasure."--<i>Booklist</i></p><br><br>"An atmospheric traditional mystery with a vivid sense of place and spirited characters who drive the engaging plot."-<i>-Library Journal </i>on<i> Date with Death</i><br><br>"Chapman's second entry positions her well in the world of village-life detection, with just enough puzzle, just enough romance, and more than its share of wacky villagers."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Julia Chapman</b> is the pseudonym of Julia Stagg, who has had five novels, the Fogas Chronicles set in the French Pyrenees, published by Hodder. <i>Date with Danger </i>is the fifth novel in the Dales Detective series, following on from <i>Date with Poison</i>.
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