Murder in York
Murder in York by J. R. Ellis is a mystery novel published by Amazon Publishing on November 18, 2025. Set in the historic city of York, this edition spans 284 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds during the winter season, where the charm of Christmas markets is overshadowed by a chilling murder that disrupts the festive atmosphere.
Readers will follow DCI Oldroyd as he navigates a complex investigation following the discovery of a body in a derelict building. With a range of suspects including a resentful ex-wife and angry tenants, the plot thickens when a second murder occurs near the ancient cathedral. This narrative intertwines elements of traditional detective work and police procedural as Oldroyd seeks to unravel the secrets hidden within the city’s cobbled streets, all while the holiday season looms ominously.
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In the ancient city of York, winter brings Christmas markets, cold weather…and murder.
Snow dusts the cobbled streets of York as tourists flock to its famous Christmas markets. But for DCI Oldroyd, what starts as a peaceful evening on a ghost tour quickly turns deadly.
The tour guide’s grim discovery is no theatrical performance–he finds the body of Henry Marlow, a notorious local landlord, in the doorway of a derelict building. Oldroyd soon has no shortage of suspects: a resentful ex-wife, angry tenants, and even the guide who knows every secret passage of the old city.
As festive lights sparkle above the narrow passageways of York, darkness gathers below when a second body is found in the shadow of the ancient cathedral. Can Oldroyd untangle the web of secrets and lies before anyone else dies? As the holiday season approaches, it seems the killer is planning on making this a Christmas to remember–for all the wrong reasons…
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