2018-07-17 05:32
“Thank you, Selkirk, now my good man, please sit down on the sofa and tell me about this gentleman here,” said Tompkins pointing at the name Mr. Steeple, “I know no one of… Read More
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Excerpts from my murder/mystery stories and examples of my creative writing.
2018-07-16 14:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-16 01:00
“Of course, sir, a tisane is perfect for this time of day.” Selkirk’s training meant no hint of a smile crossed his face as he walked slowly towards the kitchen, allowing M… Read More
2018-07-15 14:32
“That’s right, Tomcat, plus having read all the police notes I don’t think they know who the opposition is any more than we do.”
… Read More
2018-07-15 06:17
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-14 14:30
They were,” said Tompkins, “which is why I asked you. I take it you had nothing to do with it and that you haven’t taught your technique to anyone else?”
… Read More
2018-07-14 06:16
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-13 14:29
“I feel I’ve missed out on part of my life,” she replied, “part of my education, if you like.”
“Daisy, I don&r&hell…Read More
2018-07-13 06:14
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-12 14:28
The camera panned around to show an empty chair and a chessboard. Someone had made two moves, with both king’s pawns advancing two spaces forwards, so they occupied the squares E4 and… Read More
2018-07-12 06:09
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-11 14:27
“That’s what ‘Black Watch’ is sending us via his webcam on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides,” replied Webster, “he was doing some kind of documenta… Read More
2018-07-11 06:06
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-10 14:25
Tompkins’s heart pounded patriotically in his chest. He hoped the police were wrong about the murderer of Spinky Mills because that would mean Miss Scarlett had swapped sides. That wou… Read More
2018-07-10 06:04
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-09 14:24
“Yes, Mr. Tompkins, that’s what we mean,” said Ingram, “and the reason we’re here is because we think you know the man in que… Read More
2018-07-09 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-08 14:22
Tompkins checked his pigeons were all healthy and had plenty of food. There was a knock at the front door. Tompkins looked down from the roof and saw a car he recognised. Inspector Ingram wa… Read More
2018-07-08 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-07 14:20
“They were,” said Tompkins, “which is why I asked you. I take it you had nothing to do with it and that you haven’t taught your technique to anyone else?”
 &hell…Read More
2018-07-07 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-06 14:19
“I feel I’ve missed out on part of my life,” she replied, “part of my education, if you like.”
“Daisy, I don&r&hell…Read More
2018-07-06 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-05 14:17
The camera panned around to show an empty chair and a chessboard. Someone had made two moves, with both king’s pawns advancing two spaces forwards, so they occupied the squares E4 and… Read More
2018-07-05 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-04 14:16
“That’s what ‘Black Watch’ is sending us via his webcam on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides,” replied Webster, “he was doing some kind of documenta… Read More
2018-07-04 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-03 14:15
Tompkins’s heart pounded patriotically in his chest. He hoped the police were wrong about the murderer of Spinky Mills because that would mean Miss Scarlett had swapped sides. That wou… Read More
2018-07-03 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-02 14:14
“Yes, Mr. Tompkins, that’s what we mean,” said Ingram, “and the reason we’re here is because we think you know the man in question, a Mr. Mills of Knightsbridge… Read More
2018-07-02 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-07-01 14:12
Tompkins checked his pigeons were all healthy and had plenty of food. There was a knock at the front door. Tompkins looked down from the roof and saw a car he recognised. Inspector Ingram wa… Read More
2018-07-01 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-30 14:20
On the other hand, there was now an impressive array of foods and teas available in the shops that weren’t there before the East Europeans arrived. Perhaps they had something to offer… Read More
2018-06-30 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-29 14:18
Tompkins thumped his open palm with his fist in frustration. He looked around the room at the elegant chenille with embroidered damask pattern curtains and the paintings on the walls and rea… Read More
2018-06-29 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-28 14:17
“Of course, sir, a tisane is perfect for this time of day.” Selkirk’s training meant no hint of a smile crossed his face as he walked slowly towards the kitchen, allowing M… Read More
2018-06-28 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-27 14:16
“That’s right, Tomcat, plus having read all the police notes I don’t think they know who the opposition is any more than we do.”
… Read More
2018-06-27 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-26 14:15
“They were,” said Tompkins, “which is why I asked you. I take it you had nothing to do with it and that you haven’t taught your technique to anyone else?”
 &hell…Read More
2018-06-26 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-25 14:13
“I feel I’ve missed out on part of my life,” she replied, “part of my education, if you like.”
“Daisy, I don&r&hell…Read More
2018-06-25 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-24 14:11
The camera panned around to show an empty chair and a chessboard. Someone had made two moves, with both king’s pawns advancing two spaces forwards, so they occupied the squares E4 and… Read More
2018-06-24 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-23 14:09
“That’s what ‘Black Watch’ is sending us via his webcam on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides,” replied Webster, “he was doing some kind of documenta… Read More
2018-06-23 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-22 13:07
Tompkins’s heart pounded patriotically in his chest. He hoped the police were wrong about the murderer of Spinky Mills because that would mean Miss Scarlett had swapped sides. That wou… Read More
2018-06-22 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-21 13:06
“Yes, Mr. Tompkins, that’s what we mean,” said Ingram, “and the reason we’re here is because we think you know the man in question, a Mr. Mills of Knightsbridge… Read More
2018-06-21 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-20 13:04
Tompkins checked his pigeons were all healthy and had plenty of food. There was a knock at the front door. Tompkins looked down from the roof and saw a car he recognised. Inspector Ingram wa… Read More
2018-06-20 05:46
“There’ll be here in 15 seconds, “said Daisy making sure the light from her screen couldn’t be seen from outside.
A Range R… Read More
2018-06-19 19:28
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-19 05:44
“Absolutely, Daisy, I’ll just hoist old Marvin on my shoulder and off we’ll go. Come on, lad, that’s a good dog.” Tompkins picked up the dog under one arm and t… Read More
2018-06-18 19:25
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-18 05:43
“It looks like a dog,” said Tompkins, “but something in its demeanour suggests it will not attack. It’s sort of apologetically ambling in this direction. In fact, if… Read More
2018-06-17 19:24
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-17 05:41
After a minute, Tompkins slowed – “We’re not that far away now, Daisy, I will just switch off the headlights, so they can’t see us coming.”
&n&hell…Read More
2018-06-16 19:22
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-16 05:40
“Are you going to lock him in his own car boot, Tomcat?” asked Daisy.
“Yes, I will, but being a decent sort, Daisy, when we&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-06-15 13:21
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-15 05:38
“Let’s try that,” said Daisy, “I have my boots on as I thought there’d be an adventure at some point – there usually is on your expeditions.”
… Read More
2018-06-14 13:19
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-14 05:36
He drove along the well-lit streets, obeying the speed limits for now, and avoiding the revellers who were doing their best to return home in a straight line, even if that meant walking in t… Read More
2018-06-13 13:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-13 06:00
“So, whoever is doing this knows about the contents of his house?” asked Dry Bob, “I mean I’ve been to his house half-a-dozen times and I don’t believe he&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-06-12 13:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-12 06:00
“I’ll do that, but did you want me to find Dapper Dan and Spinky?”
“Well, go on then,” replied Tompkins, thinking Daisy was joking, “and how… Read More
2018-06-11 13:03
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-11 06:00
Webster Smythe put up his hand – “I do now, Tomcat, I am almost 100% sure he was hanging around this place earlier today.”
&ldquo&hell…Read More
2018-06-10 13:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-10 06:00
“Good point, Ginger,” said Tompkins and unwrapped the scarf – it had been a birthday present from his mother, two years before a drunken Polish mechanic had run her over. T… Read More
2018-06-09 12:58
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-09 06:00
“What is your name?” asked Tompkins, “my name is Clifford, though I am better known by the nickname, the soubriquet, Tomcat.”
&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-06-08 12:56
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-08 06:00
“What do we now?” asked Tuppy, “it feels like we’re being picked off one by one by a well organised force of people in a clinical, efficient manner.”
&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-06-07 12:54
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-07 06:00
“Bish and bosh,” said Tompkins, “no wonder he was always yawning, I am surprised he ever had any time for the cause.”
“The cause… Read More
2018-06-06 13:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-06 06:00
After showering, Tompkins headed back to the roof and the pigeon loft. His heart pounded with patriotic pride at seeing the birds back so soon. His… Read More
2018-06-05 13:16
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-05 06:00
After unlocking his front door, Tompkins bounded up the stairs to the roof like a wildebeest running from a lion. He saw the three pigeons he was exp… Read More
2018-06-04 13:14
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-04 06:00
“It’s not quite that straightforward,” said MacKenzie, “you’re assuming they’re going to follow those bookings to the letter and they may not; two people… Read More
2018-06-03 13:13
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-03 06:00
Communists in Manchester, there must be some, because that’s where it all started in the 1840s when Engels came to Manchester and was appalled by the conditions the working classes wer… Read More
2018-06-02 13:11
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-02 06:00
Tompkins puffed out his chest, almost causing the buttons of his English-tailored shirt to burst under the strain, as he marched towards Auntie’s place. Once again, under the blue sky… Read More
2018-06-01 13:09
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-06-01 06:00
“Must have been a big pigeon to deliver such a long message, Tomcat” said Miss Scarlett.
“It was, Trevor is a big lad, I believe his owner fed him steroids when he was a sq… Read More
2018-05-31 13:08
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-05-31 06:00
“Tomcat, daaaaarling,” said Miss Scarlett, rising from her seat at a corner table in the restaurant. She gave him a hug and, as usual, was most impressed at his bulging chest mus… Read More
2018-05-30 13:06
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-05-30 06:00
“Well, Ingram,” said Squiffy Wiffy, “what do you make of it all?”
“I am amazed at the detail in the information provided to Mr Tompkins, here,” replied In… Read More
2018-05-29 13:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-05-29 06:00
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Black Hill Hotel Mystery an English Murder Mystery book set in the winter countryside, starring two policemen who have been working together for a… Read More
2018-05-29 03:00
“Slightly,” said Ingram, “it seems she suffocated him whilst holding his head against her, so he couldn’t move.”
“What a way to pop your clogs,” rep… Read More
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