Carlos Jacobi Collection (Books 1–3)

Three Books in one great collection: Carlos Jacobi and his former cadaver dog team up with Detective Fiona Cook to solve murder. All this while unravelling a conspiracy that goes deeper than they imagine…Body in the Woods Book 1 (Award winning novel)A peaceful village. A buried secret. Award winning crime novel.Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi is looking forward to a peaceful Christmas in the Peak District with his sister and his beloved dog. But when the ex-cadaver dog unearths the body of an elderly man in the local woods and an old enemy turns out to be the lead investigator, he's forced to act. When the victim's family ask for his assistance, Carlos's resolve weakens and he's soon investigating a strange murder.With fractured relationships and family secrets, Carlos discovers that some of the villagers are not what they seem. When another body shows up, and Carlos is attacked, things go from bad to worse.Bad blood between him and the lead investigator threatens to cloud the investigation as neither man can bury the past. Working with an old friend, Detective Fiona Cook helps him focus.Can they sift through the lies to get to the truth?Body in the Woods is the first in a twisty series featuring private eye, Carlos Jacobi. If you like dogged detectives, twists you don't see coming and likeable sleuths, you'll love this man and his dog murder mystery.The Bradgate Park Murders Book 2Three dead bodies. A mountain of lies. Where will the hunt for a killer lead?Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi wants to spend time in London with his girlfriend and his favourite pooch. But after recovering stolen puppies to smash a dog-theft ring, he’s still upset about the mastermind escaping. When he gets a call about strange fatalities in Leicester, and the victims wives ask for help, he allows himself to be roped into investigating a triple murder.Buried in half-clues and conflicting evidence, Carlos struggles to find a link to explain the obscure motive behind the deaths. As he, his faithful dog, and Detective Fiona Cook track the elusive perpetrator, Carlos finds himself on the wrong end of a brutal beating meant to throw him off the trail.Can the clever sleuths untangle a web of corruption before they are ensnared in a deadly trap?The Museum Murders Book 3When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little… or no investigation. Carlos and Fiona want to know why?The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society's most vulnerable.Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona's brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.Perfect for fans of crime, mystery and detective thrillers by authors including Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Faith Martin, Richard Osman and Ruth Rendell.