{"product_id":"mw-craven-washington-poe-series-5-books-collection-set-paperback","title":"M W Craven Washington Poe Series 5 Books Collection Set - Crime Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Puppet Show\u003cbr\u003eBlack Summer\u003cbr\u003eThe Curator\u003cbr\u003eDead Ground\u003cbr\u003eThe Botanist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780678462690\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Constable\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Adult (18+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the wild, unforgiving beauty of the Lake District with this gripping five-book collection following Detective Sergeant Washington Poe and the brilliantly eccentric analyst Tilly Bradshaw. Written by former probation officer M W Craven, this multi-award-winning crime series has become one of British fiction's most talked-about detective partnerships. From burning stone circles to buried body parts, each book delivers a twisty, atmospheric mystery. Perfect for fans of dark, character-driven crime thrillers, this brand-new paperback set is an unmissable addition to any crime reader's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection brings together five instalments in M W Craven's celebrated Washington Poe series, all set against the brooding backdrop of Cumbria's fells and valleys. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Puppet Show\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the series as a serial killer burns victims alive within ancient stone circles, dragging disgraced detective Poe back from suspension when his own name is carved into a body. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e turns the case personal when a man convicted of murdering his daughter on Poe's testimony walks free after she reappears very much alive. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Curator\u003c\/strong\u003e sees a killer leave grotesque, cryptic messages beside dismembered body parts scattered across a Cumbrian Christmas. \u003cstrong\u003eDead Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls Poe from a courtroom battle over his beloved croft straight into a brutal, seemingly straightforward murder that proves anything but simple. Finally, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Botanist\u003c\/strong\u003e finds Poe relying on his small circle of trusted allies, including Tilly Bradshaw, boss Stephanie Flynn, and neighbour Victoria, to untangle another fiendishly plotted case. Together, these five novels showcase Craven's trademark blend of forensic detail, dry humour, and razor-sharp plotting, cementing Washington Poe as one of modern crime fiction's most compelling protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive full-length novels in one great-value paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning, bestselling British crime series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Peter James\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Lake District setting throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to collect the series in order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM W Craven was born in Carlisle and grew up in Newcastle, joining the British Army at sixteen. After ten years as an armourer travelling the world, he left to study social work, specialising in criminology and substance misuse. He then spent sixteen years with the Cumbria Probation Service, rising to assistant chief executive, before taking redundancy to write full time. His firsthand knowledge of criminal justice and the Cumbrian landscape brings unmatched authenticity to the Washington Poe novels, which have won major crime writing awards and topped bestseller charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharp, dark and unexpectedly funny, the Washington Poe novels combine gripping mysteries with genuinely lovable characters. Craven's insider knowledge of policing and the stunning Cumbrian setting make this an essential collection for crime fiction fans wanting their next addictive series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and reflects the UK paperback edition as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M W Craven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882794897790,"sku":"PLD14145","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/mw-craven-washington-poe-series-5-books-collection-set-paperback-4.jpg?v=1784351347","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/mw-craven-washington-poe-series-5-books-collection-set-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}