The seventh instalment in an occasional series of short stories covering the elapsed time between the books in The Falconer Files series.

An insanely gripping village detective series with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders.
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DS Carmichael is accompanying his step-sons on their 'trick or treat' rounds in Castle Farthing, while DI Falconer holds the fort at Market Darley police station this Hallowe'en. In fact, it is DC Roberts who has drawn the evening's short straw and has been dispatched to the small town of Carsfold, to the south of the market town, for a second interview with a householder, without a clue that an unexplained explosion will not only land him in hospital yet again, but kick off another case of murder for his two colleagues.

Harry Falconer is summoned to an address in Carsfold on the evening of 31st October when a man is found dead in his garden, a hollowed-out pumpkin jammed over his head, and his garden shed blown-up and fire-damaged. Carmichael is immediately summoned to join him and, together, they interrogate the victim's neighbours, uncovering a plethora of damaged and broken relationships, in their search for his killer.
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Praise for Andrea Frazer's quirky and compelling crime novels:
***** 'This story has everything expected of an Andrea Frazer book and was a delight to read... I guarantee that you will be as hooked on them as I am!' Reader Review

***** 'The unique, entertaining and, at times, heart warming story of Inspector Falconer and his sidekick Davey Carmichael continues... an easy read but doesn't lose any of the heart that the followers of this crazy duo have come to enjoy' Reader Review

***** ' Loved it. Eagerly awaiting the Christmas story. Very enjoyable, heartwarming series' Reader Review

***** 'Undeniable fun, holds your interest. An absolute joy' Reader Review