{"product_id":"dales-detective-series-1-10-books-collection-set-julia-chapman-fiction-paperback","title":"Dales Detective Series 1-10 Books Collection Set by Julia Chapman - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate with Death\u003cbr\u003eDate with Malice\u003cbr\u003eDate with Mystery\u003cbr\u003eDate with Poison\u003cbr\u003eDate with Danger\u003cbr\u003eDate with Deceit\u003cbr\u003eDate with Betrayal\u003cbr\u003eDate with Evil\u003cbr\u003eDate with Justice\u003cbr\u003eDate with Destiny\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscape 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete ten-book paperback set of the Dales Detective series by Julia Chapman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows the full story arc of Samson O'Brien and Delilah Metcalfe from book one through book ten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCozy, atmospheric Yorkshire Dales setting perfect for fans of gentle British crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to collect the entire series in one brand-new paperback bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for mystery lovers, book clubs, and fans of character-driven cozy crime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for holiday gifting, birthdays, or building a well-loved crime fiction collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate with Death — Samson O'Brien returns to Bruncliffe in disgrace and finds himself drawn into the agency's first murder investigation.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Malice — Suspicious goings-on at a local retirement home lead Samson and Delilah into their next unsettling case.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Mystery — Secrets behind the twitching curtains of a close-knit Yorkshire community come to light.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Poison — The Dales Detective Agency tackles a new case that pulls Samson deeper into Bruncliffe's hidden tensions.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Danger — Samson and Delilah face escalating risks as their investigative partnership continues to grow.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Deceit — The sixth entry in the series brings fresh intrigue to the fells and villages around Bruncliffe.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Betrayal — Loyalties are tested as Samson confronts complications from his past police career.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Evil — The agency's cases take a darker turn in this eighth installment of the series.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Justice — Long-running threads from Samson's history move closer to resolution in the ninth book.\u003cbr\u003eDate with Destiny — The tenth and most recent entry carries the series' overarching story toward a pivotal turning point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJulia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julia Chapman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58938623918454,"sku":"MAN-VRT-MAC-U2537-9124030333","price":88.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/dales-detective-series-julia-chapman-paperback.jpg?v=1791544909","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/dales-detective-series-1-10-books-collection-set-julia-chapman-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}