Dales Detective Series 1-10 Books Collection Set by Julia Chapman - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Date with Death
Date with Malice
Date with Mystery
Date with Poison
Date with Danger
Date with Deceit
Date with Betrayal
Date with Evil
Date with Justice
Date with Destiny

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Overview
Escape to the rolling hills and close-knit community of the Yorkshire Dales with this complete ten-book paperback set of Julia Chapman's beloved Dales Detective series. Following disgraced police officer Samson O'Brien and dating agency owner Delilah Metcalfe as they team up to solve a string of puzzling crimes in the fictional market town of Bruncliffe, this cozy mystery collection delivers warmth, wit, and whodunit suspense in equal measure. Perfect for fans of gentle British crime fiction, this set offers hours of charming, small-town sleuthing from Date with Death all the way through to Date with Destiny.

About the Books
The Dales Detective series begins with Date with Death, introducing Samson O'Brien, a former Metropolitan Police officer who returns to his hometown of Bruncliffe under a cloud of suspicion after being dismissed from the force. Setting up the Dales Detective Agency above Delilah Metcalfe's online dating business, Samson finds himself reluctantly partnered with Delilah as the pair investigate a murder the local community would rather forget. Across Date with Malice, Date with Mystery, Date with Poison, Date with Danger, Date with Deceit, Date with Betrayal, Date with Evil, Date with Justice, and Date with Destiny, their partnership deepens as they untangle suspicious goings-on at a retirement home, unravel secrets behind twitching curtains, and confront dangers rooted in Samson's own murky past. Each book is steeped in the atmosphere of the Yorkshire Dales, with its sweeping fells and tight-knit village life. Chapman balances cozy mystery comforts and a vivid rural setting with genuinely twisty plotting that keeps readers guessing. Often compared to M. C. Beaton and praised as a charming read for fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club novels, the series has built a devoted following for its blend of community warmth and clever crime-solving. This complete ten-book paperback collection lets readers follow Samson and Delilah's story from his disgraced homecoming through the series' later entries, offering an ideal way to experience the full arc of Bruncliffe's favorite detective duo in one set.

Key Benefits

• Complete ten-book paperback set of the Dales Detective series by Julia Chapman
• Follows the full story arc of Samson O'Brien and Delilah Metcalfe from book one through book ten
• Cozy, atmospheric Yorkshire Dales setting perfect for fans of gentle British crime fiction
• Great value way to collect the entire series in one brand-new paperback bundle
• Ideal gift for mystery lovers, book clubs, and fans of character-driven cozy crime
• Perfect for holiday gifting, birthdays, or building a well-loved crime fiction collection

Book-by-Book Guide
Date with Death — Samson O'Brien returns to Bruncliffe in disgrace and finds himself drawn into the agency's first murder investigation.
Date with Malice — Suspicious goings-on at a local retirement home lead Samson and Delilah into their next unsettling case.
Date with Mystery — Secrets behind the twitching curtains of a close-knit Yorkshire community come to light.
Date with Poison — The Dales Detective Agency tackles a new case that pulls Samson deeper into Bruncliffe's hidden tensions.
Date with Danger — Samson and Delilah face escalating risks as their investigative partnership continues to grow.
Date with Deceit — The sixth entry in the series brings fresh intrigue to the fells and villages around Bruncliffe.
Date with Betrayal — Loyalties are tested as Samson confronts complications from his past police career.
Date with Evil — The agency's cases take a darker turn in this eighth installment of the series.
Date with Justice — Long-running threads from Samson's history move closer to resolution in the ninth book.
Date with Destiny — The tenth and most recent entry carries the series' overarching story toward a pivotal turning point.

About the Author
Julia Chapman is the author of the Dales Detective series, published by Pan Macmillan and set in the fictional Yorkshire market town of Bruncliffe. Drawing on the landscape and character of the Yorkshire Dales, Chapman has built a loyal readership for her cozy crime novels featuring Samson O'Brien and Delilah Metcalfe. Since the series launched with Date with Death, she has continued the story across ten novels, earning comparisons to classic British cozy mystery writers for her warm characters, atmospheric setting, and twisting plots that keep longtime fans coming back for each new release.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete ten-book set is a wonderful way to disappear into the Yorkshire Dales all year round. Whether you're stocking a holiday gift list, filling a book club shelf, or treating yourself to a cozy winter reading binge, this brand-new paperback collection delivers charm, mystery, and a beloved detective duo from start to finish.

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