Murder on the Brighton Express

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From the bestselling Railway Detective series

The past is brought to life with brilliant colours, combined with a perfect whodunit. Who needs more? - The Guardian

October 1854. As an autumnal evening draws to a close, crowds of passengers rush onto the soon to depart London to Brighton Express. A man watches from shadows nearby, grimly satisfied when the train pulls out of the station.

Chaos, fatalities and unbelievable destruction are the scene soon after when the train derails on the last leg of its journey. What led to such devastation, and could it simply be a case of driver error? Detective Inspector Colbeck, dubbed the 'railway detective' thinks not. But digging deep to discover the target of the accident takes time, something Colbeck doesn't have as the killer prepares to strike again.

Perfect for fans of Anne Perry and Andrew Martin

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The Railway Detective series has reached an incredible total of 25 books of mysteries and adventures, but each one can be read individually.