Mud, Muck and Dead Things is a re-release of the 1st book in the Campbell and Carter mystery series by Ann Granger. Originally published in 2009, this reformatted version was released 14th May 2018 by Canelo and is available in ebook format.

I read pretty much anything and everything, however, if forced at hypothetical gunpoint to choose only one genre, I'd have to say English crime, the more 'golden age' in feel, the better. This series is set in more or less modern rural England and even though it's a modern series, it has a light nostalgic feel.

Some of the characters in this series are a tie in to one of the author's other series and have a similar vibe. This book is well written with readable dialogue and the plot moves along at a good pace. There is a small element of magical realism/ghost stuff in the plot, but it's not vital to the story and doesn't detract. The book is very clean in language and sexual content, and apart from an occasional 'damn' or 'shit' won't offend any readers. There is some discussion -of- sex, but no sexual content per se.

All in all this is a good start to a well written and entertaining mystery series. It's nice that these are being made available again in electronic format at a very attractive price point ($2.50-$3 USD).

Four stars; readable, entertaining, well written, well plotted.

This is the first book in a series and the first book i've read by the author.

The characters of Jess Campbell and Ian Carter are believable and likeable. Despite there being more than one murder its an easy read without lots of gory detail. There are a small group of suspects and enough clues to help you guess the culprit.

I enjoyed this story and would recommend it to people who enjoy this type of book. There are several twists and turns which lead you on different paths until the final outcome. Good reading.

This is a new series, and one that I'm happy to keep reading! Jess is a characters women will be able to relate to, as she tries to solve a case with too many riddles, while trying to figure out the riddle of her new boss! It's a fun British police procedural, with a couple of red herrings to keep you from guessing the true murderer too soon! And in a couple of ghosts and characters you'd love to see again, and you've got a keep of a series!

I absolutely adored Ann Granger’s Mitchell and Markby mysteries; I was heartbroken when she abandoned the series after No. 15, That Way Murder Lies, was released in 2004. So I’ve been in withdrawal ever since. (Don’t judge!)

I hadn’t realized that Granger launched a spinoff series in 2009, featuring Inspector Jess Campbell, who had worked with Detective Superintendent Alan Markby in the Cotswold. Thankfully, Canelo is re-releasing the debut novel in the series (and presumably the rest) in an ebook format, bringing it to my attention.

Now relocated to rural Gloucestershire, the feisty Campbell investigates the death of a pretty 19-year-old girl whose corpse was left at an abandoned farm. As always, Granger makes her characters, with their quirks and foibles, come to life. I was immediately riveted! Alternately amusing, offbeat and suspenseful, Mud, Muck & Dead Things will fill my Mitchell and Markby void quite nicely! I’ve already gotten the second in the series, Rack, Ruin and Murder. After 14 years without my Ann Granger fix, I’ve got a lot to make up for.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley and Canelo in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fast and enjoyable read that is typical of old British mysteries. There was not a lot of graphic scenes, which was refreshing from some of the books I have read recently. Definitely going to check out the next book in this series.

I loved this first book in a new series! It reminds me of one of my favorite murder mystery television shows, Midsomer Murders. The characters are wonderfully written - there is excellent character development. They're beautifully eclectic and diverse in nature and you find yourself routing for them.

*I would to thank the/publisher/NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*

Juliet Campbell is having a hard enough time solving the murder of a woman found in a barn in a rural English village. She also has to contend with a foul tempered partner and a boss who’s never satisfied. People in the small community aren’t exactly forthcoming, but Juliet is particularly interested in Eli Smith, a man with plenty of secrets and an ugly past. Just as she thinks she’s got her man, Juliet has to start from scratch when another woman is killed while her suspect is in custody. If you’re looking for an English village cozy with no gore or overt violence, this is the book for you