A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George is a great cozy mystery that is the first book in a new series: Walk Through England Mystery.

I really, really enjoyed this first book that focusses on a retired detective, Rick “Chase” Chasen, grieving over the loss of his husband, and his adventures in touring on foot the stunning English countryside. With his American friend and counterpart Billie Mondreau, we are transported to Devon, England with this first book. But it ends up being much more than an English walk and vacation…a murder occurs within the touring group…good thing Chase is there to investigate and solve the crime before the killer strikes again.

This is such a unique angle for a cozy mystery; to incorporate a real locale within England for each murder/mystery is just brilliant. The murder/mystery was creative and engaging, and I liked the cast of characters. If the rest of the series is as good as this first entry, we are surely in for a treat.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Kensington Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 3/26/24.

As he seeks to find himself again after retiring as a police investigator and losing his longtime romantic partner, Rick Chasen books a quiet walking tour of the Devon countryside in the U.K. Instead of peace he comes face to face with murder in a mystery that will test his old skills.

For fans of cozy mystery this has it all! A mix of American and UK suspects, with just enough quirkiness, all brought together by a walk in the delightful, rural English countryside. Rick as a retired detective has both the light touch of an amateur and the insight of a professional sleuth. Plenty of red herrings and a light touch of LGBTQ+ romance will keep you turning pages.