It appears that this book may be the first in a series in which the main character takes walks around different parts of England. If this is so then, based on this one, I will certainly be up for reading more.

As the title indicates the first walk is around the cliffs in beautiful Devon. Rick Chasen, nicknamed Chase, is a retired, American detective who has recently lost his husband after many years together. Trying to get over this, he meets a friend in England and they join a walking tour with a group of Americans. Their walk ends when one of the group is murdered and Chase find himself helping the police in the investigation. Another murder follows before they work out 'who dunnit.'

The book has a Golden Age feel to it in the way a group of suspects are kept together in a country house while the smart detective works with the not so smart police to solve the crime. Chase himself is an appealing character and I hope to see more of him in future books. I enjoyed it all very much. Four stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book30 s Jane2,185 39

A Deadly Walk in Devon is a debut novel and the first book in the Walk Through England Mystery series. In it a group of Americans on a guided walk in Devon, England includes a man named Gretz. I’ve read a lot of cozy mysteries, and Gretz is right out of cozy mystery central casting. The grouchy, hard to get along with, unlikable man who is obviously going to be the murder victim and about whom other characters say, “If you did kill him, we don’t blame you.” (p. 148 of the ARC)

I’d guess the author has also read a lot of cozy mysteries. Besides the unlikable victim we have the bickering couple, the clueless Chief Inspector, the attractive young new widow, and a whole cast of suspects hiding secrets. I hope in the sequels that the author can strive for a little more originality, instead of a cookie cutter cozy. I think we might see some of the walkers return in future books, and maybe they will be fleshed out a little. The climactic confrontation of the killer was truly eyerolling in its implausibility.

I love England and have yet to do a walking tour, so the premise of this book appealed to me. Unfortunately, there is not as much “walking” as I had hoped. Once the murder occurs, the group stays in one place. Still, I enjoyed the English setting.

The book is narrated by ex-detective Rick Chasen, and at one point he mentions that he s whistling as he walks. That would certainly be grounds for murder if I were on a walk with the guy. Although this is marketed as a debut, there were references to the main character’s previous cases which originally made me wonder if I’d missed something.

At one point Chase’s walker friend Billie jokes, “I’ll kill you if you don’t. Oops. Guess I shouldn’t be joking about murder, should I?” (p. 131 of the ARC) Is the author poking fun at cozy cliches or just being cliched? I can’t tell. The main character is supposed to be a huge baseball fan, but I wondered if the author is. At one point the main character muses, “I often looked at my success rate through the lens of baseball, where batters typically fail to get a base hit seven out of ten pitches.” (p. 170 of the ARC) I think he means seven out of ten at bats. I read an advance reader copy, so maybe that will be fixed when the book is published. I do give the author points for trying to redeem Bill Buckner, who is unfairly blamed for costing the Red Sox the World Series in 1986. Although I felt the author made some rookie errors (ha ha) in his debut, I enjoyed it enough that I might read book two.

The cover is very attractive and I imagine similar matching covers on the whole series that will look great together. If you enjoy the sometimes outlandish stories in M.C. Beaton’s Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin series, you may enjoy A Deadly Walk in Devon. I read an advance reader copy of A Deadly Walk in Devon from Netgalley.
cozy england fiction ...more3 s Rachel2,220 93

A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George is a great cozy mystery that is the first book in a new series: Walk Through England Mystery.

I really, really enjoyed this first book that focusses on a retired detective, Rick “Chase” Chasen, grieving over the loss of his husband, and his adventures in touring on foot the stunning English countryside. With his American friend and counterpart Billie Mondreau, we are transported to Devon, England with this first book. But it ends up being much more than an English walk and vacation…a murder occurs within the touring group…good thing Chase is there to investigate and solve the crime before the killer strikes again.

This is such a unique angle for a cozy mystery; to incorporate a real locale within England for each murder/mystery is just brilliant. The murder/mystery was creative and engaging, and I d the cast of characters. If the rest of the series is as good as this first entry, we are surely in for a treat.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Kensington Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 3/26/24.3 s Greg320

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this book.

When retired detective Rick ‘Chase’ Chasen books a walking tour in England to try and recover from the loss of his long-time partner, he hopes to get refreshed and not be forced to investigate a murder. However, a grumpy participant on the tour immediately asks him to find out who is ‘out to get him’. After several ‘incidents’ involving the intended victim, Rick tries to watch for anything suspicious. Even though attentive, the man eventually falls off a cliff, and it seems he was murdered. The detective brought in enlists the help and insight that Rick can offer to help solve the case, but that can still not prevent another murder before all of the clues fall in to place.

This was a pleasant cozy mystery, with an interesting cast of characters.british-irish mystery netgalley3 s Janalyn Prude3,119 90

In A Deadly Walk In Devon by Nicholas George is a new cozy mystery set in England in the first book we meet Richard Chisholm a.k.a. Chas and his best girlfriend Billy as they join a Devon walking tour. Chas is still mourning the loss of his partner Paul and he is also a retired investigator from America as are most people on the tour everyone seems lovely until the Grets get there everyone seems to be there for the beautiful scenery and everything Devon has to offer but is someone there with an ulterior motive? As soon as Mr. and Mrs. Gretz get to the hotel mr. Gretz gets pickpocket and and this is the first time he tells the group someone is out to kill him in soon the other memberss can’t help but to agree even though the things that happen could either be looked at as coincidence or intentional when he was found dead at the bottom of the cliff no one can dispute he is now dead. It isn’t until after his death that we learn there’s more than one walker that has a motive but who did it? When I read that those who love Alexander McCall Smith would love this book by Nicholas George I was all in I am a huge fan and after reading A Deadly Walk In Devon I can definitely see the validity of that reference this was a great book it is a cozy mystery with brilliant writing although in the beginning it was easy to pick who the victim was going to be is the book pretty much followed a cozy mystery recipe but that is not a bad thing because I love as I have recently realized cozy mysteries and can’t get enough of them. This is a great book and one I highly recommend I want to thank Kensington Books and NetGalley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.net-gally1 Laura317 1 follower

Really enjoyed so many aspects of this book and hope there will be a sequel. Also, hope that the author will provide more than just clichéd characters for all the women in his next book and that maybe his main character won’t be such a know it all asshole.1 Birgitta221 3

I did not love this debut mystery by Nicholas George. Although the mystery was pretty intriguing, the writing itself was a hindrance to my enjoyment of the book. The main character was gay, which led me to expect more diversity of representation than there actually was. I felt the 67 year old main character's ease at finding new love after a losing a long-term partner to death was a bit unrealistic. The overall story arc that revolved around nursing homes was interesting and timely. I would recommend this with reservations as a debut novel, but I will give the author another try if he decides to write more.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!arc1 Robin409 48

This charming cozy is set in Devon, but features a group of Americans who have gathered there for a walking tour of England. Our hero, Rick Chasen, or “Chase”, is a recently retired, recently widowed police detective. The loss of his husband, Doug, has caused him to rethink his life and search for things that will keep him active and engaged. He’s meeting up with his friend Billie for the trip, who is an optimistic soul and knits with enthusiasm.

The rest of their tour group – or shall we call them the suspect pool? – is nicely varied and interesting. There’s a wealthy man and his trophy wife; there’s a couple who create environments for the elderly (who are dissatisfied with their room décor); there’s a sister and brother who are fulfilling the sister’s life long dream of a trip to England; and there’s the required curmudgeon, rounded off by the tour guide and driver. While I really enjoyed this novel my enjoyment would have been heightened by the traditional cast of characters at the beginning of the book. This book seemed well suited for that kind of thing.

From the start, it’s obvious that the wealthy man is going to be the bane of their trip – he’s unpleasant and complains about everything. Once he susses out that Chase is a retired cop he confides in him that he’s sure someone is looking to kill him and begs Chase to take on the job of protection. Chase begs off, saying he’s on vacation, but soon various things begin to happen, coupled with threatening notes that the man has shared with Chase. He does keep his eyes open but of course, he cannot prevent the man’s death on a foggy day as the group skirts the edge of a cliff.

Chase is – or was – apparently a good cop, and it’s not long before he’s invited to sit in with the Inspector who’s taken on the case. He refuses to make assumptions and gently guides the Inspector’s thinking without being overbearing (in short, he’s the perfect co-worker or boss). As the pasts of the various members of the group are revealed, providing possible motives for the murder of a man none of them had met before, the past and emotional life of Chase is also gently uncovered.

I’m not sure what the “secret sauce” is for books. In every way this is a standard traditional detective story, with an amateur/not quite amateur at the center of things. Even the fact that Chase is a widower is not unexpected. But there’s some kind of magical algorithm that a good book simply possesses. This novel, while traditional and even expected, unfolds beautifully, is paced well, and is full of interesting characters who, in the best Agatha Christie fashion, seem familiar. They could be people you’ve met or encountered yourself.

Chase himself is appealing but not too plain vanilla to be dull. He’s simply a nice guy, trying to do what’s right, and he obviously is a careful thinker and intelligent discerner of secrets and lies. There’s nothing not to , and the whole book is enhanced by the Devon setting – I felt I was on the walk with the group. The trip, though sadly truncated for the book’s characters, sounded wonderful, and the Devon countryside, as brought to life by the author, is beautiful. All in all a nice debut.
SharonAuthor 8 books68

This novel has it all: a sympathetic protagonist, a gorgeous setting, a quirky cast of suspects, and a mystery that kept me guessing until the end.
The hero, Rick Chasen (“Chase”), is in a transition phase of life at age sixty-seven. He has retired from his career as a San Diego police detective and is still grieving the death of his long-time partner. When the story opens, Chase has joined Billie, his friend and fellow Anglophile, on a walking tour of the Devon countryside with five other American tourists.
The diverse group is fairly amiable except for Ronald Gretz, the wealthy corporate mogul who founded the international chain of nursing homes known as Golden Sunset. Gretz complains constantly, making life miserable for his fellow walkers, the driver, and their guide. He even speaks abusively to his trophy wife, Summer.
When Gretz receives several death threats by text and email, he begs Chase to help. Chase suggests he report the threats to the local police, but Gretz doesn’t want to involve them. After several near-miss “accidents,” Gretz is sure someone in the group is out to get him.
On their second day of hiking, the group tackles a cliff trail in dense fog. At times, the mist is so thick that the walkers can’t see each other. When they rendezvous at the end, Ronald Gretz doesn’t show up. Chase and Billie go back to look for him, and they discover his body floating in a lake at the bottom of a cliff.
The local authorities are called, and a witness comes forward. The fisherman happened to look up at the cliff when Gretz tumbled down, pushed by someone wearing a green jacket. No one in the group was wearing a green jacket, but when the police search the hotel rooms, they find a green jacket stashed in the suitcase of one of the walkers. Chase believes it was planted.
The most obvious suspect is Gretz’s young widow; none of the other tourists admit to knowing him, and thus, Summer is the only one with a motive. But Chase isn’t so sure she’s the killer.
The local police don’t have much experience solving murders, and progress is slow. The DI invites Chase to assist in the investigation, which makes him feel useful again.
They soon discover that everyone in the group is hiding something, and almost everyone has some connection to Gretz that they did not disclose. And then a second murder complicates the case.
The author did a good job of hiding clues and casting suspicion on multiple characters, so I didn’t figure out whodunnit until Chase did. I understand this is the first in a series, and it’s a great start.
Shawna BormanAuthor 3 books5

Howdy, howdy! How’s everyone doing this lovely Wednesday? I’m sure it’s lovely somewhere or to someone, anyway. It’s only Tuesday as I’m writing this, but the forecast says thunderstorms, so it may or may not be lovely here. And I’ve used the word lovely too much, so now it sounds awkward. Let’s get to what this post is about… a book review! That’s right. It’s the last Wednesday of the month. This time, I decided to nestle back into my comfort zone with a cozy mystery. A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George was released on the 26th from Kensington Books. As usual, I must thank them and NetGalley for access to an ARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. So, let’s do the thing!

A Deadly Walk in Devon follows Rick “Chase” Chasen, a retired San Diego detective who is grieving the death of his significant other. He’s struggling with life in general, so he decides to go on a walking tour of Devon where he meets up with Billie, a woman he knows from previous trips, and a handful of other guests who booked the same trip. On particularly annoying guest confides in Chase that he’s been receiving death threats and enlists Chase’s help in staying safe. Chase is hesitant, but also tempted by the puzzle of it all. When the man falls to his death, Chase feels the need to figure out what really happened.

The plot. An old, rich jerk falls to his death in a strange place surrounded by strangers. Or are they strangers? Cue the suspenseful “dun dun dun.” Of course, everyone except Chase suspects the trophy wife. Even the British inspector. Throw in a second, seemingly unconnected, death to stir things up. There are plenty of red herrings and a disturbing number of “jokes” that are technically attempted murder. A bestie who encourages all of the shenanigans is included as well. And there’s a potential love interest. Also, if you’re at all familiar with cozies, it isn’t difficult to figure out whodunit. It’s standard cozy mystery fare, which is what I was hoping for.

My only complaint is that a lot of the characters were pretty flat. Chase and Billie were great. The inspector was an amalgamation of a number of great detectives (Holmes, Columbo, etc.), but only if they were completely inept. Which is fine. But there were at least eight suspects and not much room in the book for them to be fleshed out, so a lot of them felt stereotypes. It’s not that big of a deal, but I do enjoy more meat on characters, especially when they all stick around for the whole book.

The writing is nice and the description of the scenery is great. The pacing is a little on the slow side, but they’re on a walking holiday, so it kind of fits the story.

Ultimately, A Deadly Walk in Devon is a perfectly adequate cozy mystery. I enjoyed it. The whole walking trip angle makes for a fun series set up with plenty of settings to explore. I will definitely check out the next book in the series when/if it comes out.

Overall, I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. It wasn’t perfect. The characters need work. But if you enjoy cozies, I think it’s worth picking up. Vintagebooklvr3,561 53

Rick Chasen, a retired San Diego detective, goes on a walking tour of Devon to recover from the death of his long-time partner. Of course, the group includes an older wealthy and unpleasant gentleman who suffers several dangerous accidents on the trip. Then, he falls off a cliff; It turns out to be murder. The suspects are fellow group members who look awfully familiar from types found in a lot of cozy mysteries. On the surface it seems as no one could have a reason to kill the man, except for his young beautiful trophy wife. But looks are deceiving as Chasen finds out as he is asked to help out the detective on the case.

There are plenty of red herrings as clues seem to point to one suspect and then another. It is a satisfying cozy but I was a little disappointed that Chasen, a professional detectives of many years, does the stupid thing of confronting the murderer alone in a dangerous place but it does produce exciting moments. I d Chasen but the other characters could have been a little bit more developed.

The setting plays a role in the story and it looks the rest of the series will follow this type of set up. It definitely gives it a sense of place I just wish they had done a bit more walking than being stuck so long in a small hotel as the investigation proceeds. But the times that people are outside conveys the stark beauty of the place and how that atmosphere can change so drastically depending on the weather.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.mystery2 s BethFishReads496 53

An enjoyable cozy mystery starring a retired US police detective but set in the UK. This is the start of a new series.

Chase, a 60-something retired San Diego police detective is in Devon with his friend Billie to take a walking tour. Chase is still grieving the death of his husband, and Billie (a woman) is hoping this trip will help him find some peace.

Chase and Billie have taken a number of walking tours together, but the other people in the group are new to this type of vacation. Each person or couple seems to have issues, but none are so disagreeable as Mr. Gertz, who owns a number of assisted living communities/facilities in the US and UK.

When a member of the group is found dead at the bottom of a cliff, Chase--with the permission of the local cops--puts his detective cap back on and helps solve the murder.

The setup of the murder, the clues, the investigation, and the red herrings are fairly well done. The murderer was on my list of suspects, but I wasn't able to guess the solution with confidence. Chase and Billie are able characters, and I assume we'll see them again as the series continues.

Unfortunately, the writing style is a bit uneven. The romance aspect was a little lacking and somewhat more juvenile than I would have expected from the character in question (avoiding spoilers). These issues put me on the fence for reading book 2.

This was solid 3-star read for me.

Thanks to the publisher for the review copy. LittleRead1,802 45

San Diego retiree, Chase, has gone to Devon England to try to get a foothold on his new life after being a detective in San Diego. He and friend Billie are all set for a walking tour to kick off retirement along with other members of the tour group.

While most are excited and eager to be on the trip, one participant, obviously doesn’t want to be there. He is rude and outspoken and annoys everyone else on the tour. But when the complaining store, member is found dead, Chase, find himself falling back into the role he left behind. As Chase looks into the death, he finds that while the man was definitely disd there are a few in the group, who may have reasons for wanting him dead. So much for leaving the job behind and beginning retirement. Chase is on the case.

I am really liking this first entry in a new series. Chase is a smart and very likable character. Having a series based on Walking towards in England, is brilliant. I love exploring new places as well as cozy mysteries. So this is a series that delivers on both. A solid mystery that will keep you guessing close to the end. Grab a copy settle in and enjoy the trip. Mark Deimel1 review

Nicholas George's delightful new mystery is awash in color, charm, danger and longing. The author paints the settings of English countryside in such vivid, rich detail that the reader is not only transported to the locales, but for many it will instill a great desire to visit those areas in person.
The lead character, "Chase," is a complicated man who is trying to repress grief over his partner's recent passing by escaping to England for one of his passions, walks amidst the British countryside. But grief must be contended with and Chase is caught between his pain, memories and trying to move on with his life. Then comes a new mystery to be solved and, for a man who spent his professional life doing just that, Chase is reluctantly, but assuredly, drawn in.
"A Deadly Walk in Devon" is hard to put down as we get to know a world of quirky, suspicious characters, surprising twists and scenes that palpitate with dread - the setting where the murder is committed and the later denouement of the story are intesely cinematic - involving the reader at a visceral level. All in all, a very GoodRead! Annarella12.9k 142

First thing first: I fell in love with the cover that made me thing of the classic whoduning of golden age.
There’s a lot of blah blah about locked-room-mystery as it’s becoming a sort of synonym of closed circle of suspects. This is a sort of impossible crime, there’s not locked room but there’s a crime who could have been done by a couple of person.
Are they guilty or are they innocent ?
There’s a lot of pieces in this puzzle and almost anyone in the group could be the culprit as there’s plenty of secrets.
Chase is well plotted characters, a man who is mourning the death of his mate but also moving on as he discovers he’s still able to investigate. And there could be a new story.
I had fun and this book kept me reading till 3 am as I wanted to know who-did-it and why. I am a fan of impossible crime and it was a surprise to read a real one as it’s gripping and kept me turning pages.
All the clues are there and I was a bit surprised by the motive even if I felt who the culprit could.
I’m happy this is the first in a series and I hope there will be more soon.
An excellent debut, highly recommended.
Many thanks to Kensington Cozies for this ARC, all opinions are mine.1 comment Joyfully Jay7,998 462

A Joyfully Jay review.

3.5 stars

A Deadly Walk in Devon is the first in Nicholas George’s Walk Through England series and appears to be the author’s debut work. This one caught my attention right away given the setting and the premise of the walking tour of Devon.

The mystery is generally well done and I found it interesting trying to figure out who was behind it all. This isn’t a “locked room” type story, but it is a cozy mystery and, for the most part, the suspects are presumed to be the folks involved with the tour. So we spend a lot of the book following along as Chase and the local police interview and ask questions of the tour participants as they wait in the hotel until the case is over and they can leave.

So I did have some issues here and overall the writing wasn’t as smooth as I would have d. But I still find this series premise really intriguing and I am curious enough to give the next book a shot.

Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.



jay Wendy236 1 follower

I was a bit hesitant about this book but it was recommended to me so I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. A walk through the English countryside with a couple of murders thrown in created a delightful who done it. Chase, a former police investigator and widower from the US embarks on a walking tour of the English countryside. The various personalities make for an interesting group, so when one of their own is murdered, Chase aids the English police inspector in solving the mystery.
The description of the beautiful English countryside has me wanting to take a walking tour myself (without the murders of course!) The story really keeps you guessing as to who the killer is. My only criticism is I thought the book could have used a bit more editing. In addition, one of the characters was so over the top that he almost seemed a caricature. All in all though it was a very enjoyable read. The ending leaves an opening for a continuation of the main character and I sincerely hope that it continues. Barbara Muhlfelder1 review

If you have ever gone on a “group travel tour”, especially a walking tour, (lots of conversations),you will certainly enjoy this English murder mystery. You meet the cast of characters at the welcome dinner and immediately start sorting them into categories: eccentric, mysterious, boring, controlling, cantankerous, etc. But are any of them capable of murder, of a fellow traveler?

If you English murder mysteries (never gory, just intriguing) and you “visiting or revisiting” scenic areas of England , then “A Deadly Walk in Devon” is perfect! No spoilers - you have to guess along with everyone else.

And I love that it’s the first in a series - more mysteries and, hopefully, more English travelogues to come! Well done! english-murder-mystery Grace Koshida681 14

Retired San Diego police detective Rick “Chase” Chasen is mourning the death of his long-time partner Doug. He travels to Devon, England with friend Billie Mondreau for a group walking tour with several other Americans.

But nursing home chain owner Ronald Gretz is obnoxious & gets on their nerves. He admits to Chase that he is receiving threats & several accidents soon occur. Then during a foggy walk, Gretz is found dead at the bottom of a cliff. Chase helps the local police investigate & soon learns that several tour group members had reasons for wanting Gretz dead. Too many cliches and TTYL moments confronting the killer knocked down the enjoyment of the book for me.

I received a digital ARC from Netgalley and Kensington Books. All opinions are my own. Pam Elliott29 3

I to read books which take place where I am headed next for my vacations — and A Deadly Walk in Devon was perfect for me as I soon will be on a walking tour in England. This is a fun, quick read with enjoyable characters and plenty of hints to the solution of the murder. In the novel one of the tour members gets pushed off a cliff while on the walk up a trail! Fortunately, a retired detective from the US is on the tour. The other suspects/characters are all on the tour or leading the tour — and are now trapped in a lovely Inn in Devon while the local Inspector and the US detective jointly work out the crime. You will thoroughly enjoy this soft-boiled romp through Devon with it’s local color and uplifting storyline. Monica73 5

“A Deadly Walk in Devon” beautifully captures Devon’s wild yet tamed countryside, with moors, a rugged seacoast -- and pubs. It’s a fairly predictable mystery that drags a bit in parts but is saved by its rich characters, from the unlikable victim with the put-upon wife, to a constantly bickering couple. The protagonist, Rick Chasen, aka Chase, is a retired police officer working through the death of his husband. When bad things happen on the walking tour, Chase uses his detective skills to help figure out what’s going on.

It’s an enjoyable read, and I look forward to the next installment in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC. Marta353 6

This is a fun take on the cozy mystery genre, and I especially enjoy the backdrop of the walking travelers. Chase is a retired American police detective, and he finds himself solving a crime during his travels. It seems this may be the theme throughout this series, and I'm curious if we'll stick to the UK or if Chase will end up traveling elsewhere. While there are some cookie cutter elements to the story and the mystery overall wasn't particularly mysterious, I enjoyed the characters overall and the setting especially. If you're looking for a very light, easy mystery you may enjoy picking this one up. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to provide my honest review. Jillian Digiantonio137 4

The first in what I hope will be a series, A Deadly Walk in Devon was a delight! I love a good mystery that takes place in England and this fit that coziness I was desiring. Chase, a retired American detective, recently lost a loved one and is getting back to his love of English walking tour vacations. Unfortunately, this tour group has a eclectic mix of characters with one in particular being prone to mishaps and threats that is not as relaxing as Chase hoped. Of course, there's murder and all the walkers are suspects with a bit of a locked room twist. I really loved the writing and characterizations by the author. I'm looking forward to more from this author! Kathleen Gray10.4k 174

A genial start to a new cozy series. Chase, a retired San Diego LEO in on a walking tour of Devon with his pal Billie (love her) as part of an effort to heal from the death of his husband. They've joined a group with a very fractious man-Ronald Gretz- who just annoys everyone-until he's murdered! This is classic (no one on the trip d him) with a topical twist- he owned nursing homes. No real surprises but I d the setting, how Chase worked with the local police, and the characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Looking forward to the next one. Charlotte Maure3

Great first book - Lots of interesting potential murderers, with multiple overlapping motives. Much fun to read. The narrator, Chase, is multi-faceted and human, who observes himself as well as others with candor and care. The gathering of both Brits and non-Brits in the English countryside provides appealing and different perspectives on the locale, and locals. CarolAuthor 13 books127

A very charming cozy that I thoroughly enjoyed. Loved the setting (I want to go on a walking tour in Devon! Minus the murders, of course), the protagonist, and the budding romance between Chase and Mike. Looking forward to the next in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington! Nancy Motto309 30 Read

A promising start to a new detective series, A Deadly walk in Devon by debut novelist Nicholas George takes us to the county of Devon in Southern England. Rick Chasen, a retired police officer from California known to his friends as Chase, has signed up for a group walking vacation with his friend Billie. The group starts walking through the beautiful countryside of Devon which I could easily see in my mind’s eye thanks to the author’s description. Unfortunately, there is a murder within the group and Chase’s vacation is turned into a working trip as he assists the local police to solve the crime. All the participants on the walk have secrets that could potentially be motives for murder. The author keeps the reader guessing as he lays bare those secrets, tantalizing the reader with possible motives. I eagerly turned the pages to find out “who done it”. All in all a solid debut and I look forward to the next installment and the next beautiful location in this series.read-2024 Michelle HauckAuthor 8 books251

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