INTRODUCING THE DETECTIVE CHLOE TAYLOR TRILOGY

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Book 1 – Murder at the Manor

In line with the book’s title, this is exactly what you think it will be. It is a ripper of a mystery with all the traditional and thoroughly enjoyable aspects of the police procedural genre. Red herrings, twists, quirky characters and a lovely evocative setting all come together to create a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Book 2 – Murder at the Book Club

OUT ON THE 12TH OCTOBER 2026

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Book 3 – Murder by Candlelight

OUT IN 2027

A mysterious house in a remote part of the Cotswolds has become a legend amongst local school children. A dare to visit the house leads to a horrific discovery and a case that will become too close to home for DCI Chloe Taylor.

Colin Wade

Author & Speaker

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MY EIGHTH NOVEL – MURDER AT THE BOOK CLUB – IS OUT ON 12TH OCTOBER 2026

In 2016, I decided to leave my full-time career to give me time to start writing, alongside a part time job at a local school. I published my first novel, The Lost Years¸ in 2019. I have since published a novel each year: Plutus in 2020, Deadly Connections in 2021, The Sins of the Father in 2022, The Devil’s Code in 2023. I became a full time author in September 2023. My sixth novel, Murder at the Manor was out in September 2024. My latest novel, The Oxford Mystery was published in September 2025.

I also provide author talks, giving an insight into my writing career, my influences and some of the things I was not expecting when it came to publishing and selling a book. Click the link to see details of Colin’s Author Talks .

Alternatively call me on 07464 839344 if you would like me to speak at your event

Colin Wade | Author & Speaker

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