Death in Paradise Mystery 4 Books Collection Set by Robert Thorogood - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
A Meditation on Murder
The Killing Of Polly Carter
Death Knocks Twice
Murder in the Caribbean

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: MIRA

Overview
Escape to the sun-soaked island of Saint-Marie with this four-book Death in Paradise Mystery Collection from Robert Thorogood, creator of the beloved BBC series. Each standalone novel follows Detective Inspector Richard Poole as he untangles motive, opportunity, and alibi against a backdrop of turquoise water and island tension. Fans of classic locked-room puzzles and cozy crime will find clever misdirection, warm humor, and fair-play resolutions throughout. Perfect for a beach bag, a rainy weekend, or a gift for the mystery reader in your life, this paperback set delivers four complete cases of Caribbean sleuthing.

About the Books
This collection gathers four original Death in Paradise novels written by series creator Robert Thorogood, each a self-contained murder mystery set on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint-Marie. Detective Inspector Richard Poole, a buttoned-up Englishman who never adjusts to the tropical heat, applies rigorous logic to cases that seem impossible: a body found with no footprints in the sand, a starlet dead at the foot of a cliff, a death at a historic plantation house, and a killing that shouldn't have been physically possible. Thorogood, who shaped the tone and mysteries of the hit television show before turning his hand to novels, brings the same blend of gentle humor, vivid island atmosphere, and clever plotting to the page. Readers who love traditional whodunits in the style of Agatha Christie will recognize the craftsmanship: fair red herrings, a tight cast of suspects with believable motives, and a detective who solves each case through patient observation rather than luck. Because every book stands entirely alone, the collection can be read in any order, making it easy to dip in and out or binge all four cases back to back over a long weekend. Together, the four novels offer a satisfying, immersive introduction to the wider Death in Paradise literary universe for newcomers and longtime fans of the show alike, translating the series' warmth and wit into page-turning fiction.

Key Benefits

• All four standalone Death in Paradise novels by series creator Robert Thorogood
• Fair-play whodunit plotting with clever twists and satisfying reveals
• Vivid Caribbean setting adds warmth and atmosphere to every case
• Each book stands alone, so the set can be read in any order
• Brand new paperback, ideal for gifting to mystery and cozy crime fans
• Great for vacations, book clubs, or fans of the hit TV series

Book-by-Book Guide
A Meditation on Murder — A celebrity guru is stabbed inside a locked meditation hut, forcing Poole to untangle a seemingly impossible crime.
The Killing Of Polly Carter — A famous actress is found dead at the foot of a cliff, and Poole must decide if her death was suicide or murder.
Death Knocks Twice — A death at a historic plantation house draws Poole into a case where old secrets and present-day motives collide.
Murder in the Caribbean — A body turns up with no footprints leading to or from the scene, testing Poole's logic to its limit.

About the Author
Robert Thorogood is an English screenwriter and novelist, and the creator of the hit BBC series Death in Paradise, which first aired in 2011 and grew into a long-running international favorite. He wrote many of its early episodes and helped shape its blend of Caribbean atmosphere and classic detective puzzles. Thorogood later created the Marlow Murder Club series, adapted for television, further cementing his reputation for warm, cleverly plotted crime fiction. He was educated at Cambridge, where he was active in the university's comedy scene before moving into television writing.

Why You'll Love This Set
Four complete island mysteries in one paperback set make this an easy, satisfying gift for birthdays, holidays, or a summer beach read. Fans of the Death in Paradise TV series will love seeing Richard Poole's methodical mind at work on the page, while cozy mystery readers get four fresh puzzles to solve.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.