Front cover of A Ghost Hunter's Guide to Catching a Killer by F.H. Petford, paperback

A Ghost Hunter's Guide to Catching a Killer : An utterly gripping and cozy historical murder mystery with a killer hook - F.H. Petford

F.H. Petford

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  • Pages · 336 pages, N/A
  • Publication Date · 04/06/2026
  • Genre · Classic crime
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Full of twists and turns, and red herrings, this kept me guessing right up to the reveal' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Ghosts, murder and WW1 - what more could we ask for?' Reader review ★★★★★ A hotel full of ghosts. A haunting murder. A most unusual investigation... August 1915: Alma Timperley is fully settled in the bustling coastal town of Falmouth with her fianc� Alan. In her new role as owner of the extraordinary Timperley Spiritualist Hotel, Alma offers residents the chance to contact the dead - and since the start of the war, the hotel has never been busier. But when a guest is found dead in their bed, talking to ghosts is suddenly the least of Alma's worries. The police are quick to suspect foul play, which can only mean one thing: there is a killer lurking in the hotel's shadows. Time is of the essence, so Alma is recruited by the police to help with their investigation. Can she crack the case, before she finds herself in grave danger?👻🔎Join Alma Timperley as she solves her next mystery... If you love murder mysteries with a hint of spookiness, then don't miss this unique and quirky paranormal read!👻🔎 Readers LOVE F.H. Petford: 'Don't read before bedtime or you'll stay up until the wee hours of the morning to finish' Reader review ★★★★★ 'I absolutely adored this book. It was compelling from the start. The historical detail was spot-on and the characters well-drawn' Reader review ★★★★★ 'If you like historical fiction with a spooky vibe and a thoughtful mystery, this book is definitely worth a read' Reader review ★★★★★ 'A well-plotted murder mystery wrapped up in an enthralling WW1 spy story' Fiona Leitch ''A thoroughly enjoyable ripping yarn' TE Kinsey 'A great story' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Cleverly entertaining' Greg Mosse

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