A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

Former San Diego detective Rick “Chase” Chasen has found a welcome change of pace on walking tours in the British countryside. But England's green and pleasant land can hide all kinds of surprises-including murder ...

Chase has two compelling reasons for returning to England-a group walk along the famed Coast to Coast trail in the picturesque Lake District, and a chance to further his relationship with Mike, the handsome Devonshire coroner he met on his last trip. The walkers, including Chase's dear friend and fellow Anglophile Billie Mondreau, assemble at a Cumbrian hotel and begin their adventure with the traditional “baptism of the boots” in St. Bee's Bay. But they've barely begun traveling eastward with their genial guide than the group dynamic turns unexpectedly rocky.

The problem is the Uptons-a wealthy family who have arrived from Texas, and whose squabbling antics continually overshadow the bucolic surroundings. Brock Upton, tall and commanding, is traveling with his pint-sized wife and his three siblings, along with a family friend. Every member of the party cites a different reason for joining the tour, and Chase's instincts tell him they're all lying.

Brock's heart condition hinders their progress through the Lake District's hills and dales. But that proves the least of their problems when one of the Uptons is fatally poisoned. Years of secrets and grudges emerge, along with a decades-old family mystery. And only Chase's investigative expertise can find the answers-and uncover a killer in their midst before tragedy befalls the tour again ...

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A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

Former San Diego detective Rick “Chase” Chasen has found a welcome change of pace on walking tours in the British countryside. But England's green and pleasant land can hide all kinds of surprises-including murder ...

Chase has two compelling reasons for returning to England-a group walk along the famed Coast to Coast trail in the picturesque Lake District, and a chance to further his relationship with Mike, the handsome Devonshire coroner he met on his last trip. The walkers, including Chase's dear friend and fellow Anglophile Billie Mondreau, assemble at a Cumbrian hotel and begin their adventure with the traditional “baptism of the boots” in St. Bee's Bay. But they've barely begun traveling eastward with their genial guide than the group dynamic turns unexpectedly rocky.

The problem is the Uptons-a wealthy family who have arrived from Texas, and whose squabbling antics continually overshadow the bucolic surroundings. Brock Upton, tall and commanding, is traveling with his pint-sized wife and his three siblings, along with a family friend. Every member of the party cites a different reason for joining the tour, and Chase's instincts tell him they're all lying.

Brock's heart condition hinders their progress through the Lake District's hills and dales. But that proves the least of their problems when one of the Uptons is fatally poisoned. Years of secrets and grudges emerge, along with a decades-old family mystery. And only Chase's investigative expertise can find the answers-and uncover a killer in their midst before tragedy befalls the tour again ...

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A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

by Nicholas George

Narrated by Donald Corren

Unabridged — 8 hours, 51 minutes

A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

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Former San Diego detective Rick “Chase” Chasen has found a welcome change of pace on walking tours in the British countryside. But England's green and pleasant land can hide all kinds of surprises-including murder ...

Chase has two compelling reasons for returning to England-a group walk along the famed Coast to Coast trail in the picturesque Lake District, and a chance to further his relationship with Mike, the handsome Devonshire coroner he met on his last trip. The walkers, including Chase's dear friend and fellow Anglophile Billie Mondreau, assemble at a Cumbrian hotel and begin their adventure with the traditional “baptism of the boots” in St. Bee's Bay. But they've barely begun traveling eastward with their genial guide than the group dynamic turns unexpectedly rocky.

The problem is the Uptons-a wealthy family who have arrived from Texas, and whose squabbling antics continually overshadow the bucolic surroundings. Brock Upton, tall and commanding, is traveling with his pint-sized wife and his three siblings, along with a family friend. Every member of the party cites a different reason for joining the tour, and Chase's instincts tell him they're all lying.

Brock's heart condition hinders their progress through the Lake District's hills and dales. But that proves the least of their problems when one of the Uptons is fatally poisoned. Years of secrets and grudges emerge, along with a decades-old family mystery. And only Chase's investigative expertise can find the answers-and uncover a killer in their midst before tragedy befalls the tour again ...


Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Nicholas George’s Walk Through England Mysteries

“[George] delivers the goods here, with top-notch detective work and a delightfully cozy atmosphere. Armchair sleuths will be thrilled.” —Publishers Weekly on A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

“An amiable whodunit.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

"The sequel to A Deadly Walk in Devon is an atmospheric mystery with delightful descriptions of the countryside in the Lake District. The story may appeal to fans of closed-house or Golden Age mysteries.” —Library Journal on A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

“Debut author George relates how Chase uncovers potential motives of other members of the walking group; in the process, Chase becomes a target for the murderer. George, whose own love of long-distance walking inspired the book, offers a satisfying mystery with a well-drawn interesting protagonist.” The Washington Post on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“This appealing, first-in-a-series debut is a variation on the closed-house mystery, with distinct character personalities hiding deep enmities.” Booklist on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“George’s series debut is crisply written, laying a solid groundwork for further whodunits featuring an unconventional pair of sleuths in Chase and Billie." Kirkus Reviews on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“A fresh concept for a new series that offers readers the chance to see the English countryside. Those who enjoy Steve Burrows’s birding mysteries may want to try this nature-heavy cozy.” Library Journal on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“If you've ever considered going on a walking tour in the English countryside, think again! Avoid jet lag and join the intriguing group of trekkers in Nicholas George's A Deadly Walk in Devon and wander along a trail full of treacherous twists and turns to the absolutely gobsmacking reveal at the end of the path. Great fun!” —Leslie Meier, author of Patchwork Quilt Murder on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“You’ll want to walk just about anywhere with retired police detective Rick “Chase” Chasen, a modern day Hercule Poirot.” —Lee Hollis, author of Poppy Harmon and the Shooting Star on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“Take A Deadly Walk in Devon with Nicholas George in this suspenseful ‘quozy’ mystery, where every step uncovers a new secret in the picturesque English countryside. Full of colorful characters and plenty of plot twists, readers are led on a page-turning journey beneath the rolling hills and crashing waves . . . to the point of no return.” —Frank Anthony Polito, author of Haunted to Death on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“Nicolas George delivers a cozy mystery that is reminiscent of the game Clue set in the English countryside. Great characters and a surprise ending. The perfect book to snuggle into.” —Mary Kate Mason, Bank Square Books (Mystic, CT) on A Deadly Walk in Devon

Kirkus Reviews

2024-10-26
Another baffling murder interrupts a retired American sleuth’s British vacation.

Former San Diego detective Rick Chasen is back in Britain for another hiking adventure following the one he had inA Deadly Walk in Devon (2024), with murder again on the itinerary. Chase is excited to be joined by his pal Billie Mondreau, from Vermont, but disappointed that his new British friend, coroner Mike Tibbets, must forego the getaway because of a murder not far off. This development feels like a foreshadowing of both the plot to come and perhaps a third Chase mystery; Chase’s longtime partner, Doug, has recently passed away, and he hopes his special connection to Mike may lead to romance. When the reliably bubbly Billie shares a story of financial devastation, Chase offers his support. All these plot threads involving franchise characters provide a quietly effective foundation as a number of fellow tourists—that is, suspects-to-be—are introduced. There’s exuberant walk leader Charlie Cross and his faithful dog; financial advisor Joe Scarbun; and the large and tangled Upton clan from Texas, Parker, Pratt, Brock, and Fiona, along with Fiona’s childhood friend Carole. Chapter titles identify the specific locations of the hike, but although George introduces several British characters in cameos, he provides no strong sense of place, just generalized descriptions. Once the promised murder finally occurs past the midway point of the novel, it’s cleverly untangled by Chase with assistance from an 11th-hour arrival.

An amiable whodunit that’s long on character and short on atmosphere.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940193681199
Publisher: Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date: 01/21/2025
Series: A Walk Through England Mystery , #2
Edition description: Unabridged
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