The World Cup Mystery: A Crampton of the Chronicle adventure (Deadline Murder Series Book 6)

A KILLING BEFORE KICK-OFF…

It’s July 1966 – and England is football crazy as fans cheer their team on to win the World Cup.

There are millions who’d kill for a ticket to the final in London’s Wembley Stadium. Then café owner Sergio Parisi is found murdered in his own kitchen – and his World Cup Final ticket missing.

As Evening Chronicle crime reporter Colin Crampton chases down the story, he discovers the ticket theft could be part of an even deadlier crime.

There are laughs alongside the thrills as England closes in on victory – and Colin, with his feisty girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith, close in on the killer.

See what reviewers say about Crampton of the Chronicle

 “I found myself quickly wrapped up in this and didn’t want to put it down until I was done.” Me and My Books

“A romp of a read. Very funny and very British.” The Book Trail

"An excellent novel, full of twists and turns, plenty of action scenes, crackling dialogue - and a great sense of fun." Fully Booked"A good page-turning murder mystery, with a likeable protagonist and great setting." The Bookworm Chronicles"A highly entertaining, involving mystery, narrated in a charming voice, with winning characters. Highly recommended." - In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel"Superbly crafted and breezy as a stroll along the pier, this Brighton-based murder mystery is a delight." Peter Lovesey, Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger winner"By the end of page one, I knew I liked Colin Crampton and author Peter Bartram's breezy writing style." Over My Dead Body"One night I stayed up until nearly 2am thinking 'I'll just read one more chapter'. This is a huge recommendation from me." Life of a Nerdish Mum