{"product_id":"a-ghost-in-the-machine-a-chief-inspector-barnaby-novel-9781250053732","title":"A Ghost in the Machine: A Chief Inspector Barnaby Novel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Ghost in the Machine: Chief Inspector Barnaby Mystery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a bloody, pulverized body is found lying beneath the rustic timbers of an authentic torture device so vicious and complicated as to be blood-curdling, there's sufficient unrest in tiny Forbes Abbot to call in Chief Inspector Barnaby. Was Dennis Brinkley done in by crooked business partners, a teenage seductress, a couple of would-be publishers who've just inherited--and then lost--millions, or perhaps by tired, timid little Benny Fraye, who wouldn't hurt a fly--would she?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarnaby will soon find out just who set in motion the gruesome machine that crushed the unfortunate victim. Caroline Graham's delightful cozy village mysteries, which inspired the continuing Midsommer Murders series starring Inspector Barnaby on A\u0026amp;E Television, have long been fan-favorites; \u003ci\u003eA Ghost in the Machine\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to cement her reputation as one of the best crime writers in the mystery business today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic British Detective Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chief Inspector Barnaby novel delivers the quintessential English village mystery experience. Set in the small community of Forbes Abbot, the story weaves together multiple suspects, each with compelling motives and secrets. The intricate plot features crooked business dealings, inheritance scandals, and unexpected relationships that keep readers guessing until the final revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Page to Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Graham's Inspector Barnaby series serves as the foundation for the long-running Midsomer Murders television series on A\u0026amp;E Television. Fans of the show will recognize the atmospheric English countryside setting, the complex character dynamics, and the meticulous detective work that made the adaptation successful. This novel captures the same compelling mystery elements that have made the TV series a beloved staple of British detective programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAROLINE GRAHAM\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Warwickshire, England. Her first Inspector Barnaby novel, The Killings at Badger's Drift, was selected as one of the Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time by the Crime Writers' Association.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680841568530,"sku":"9781250053732","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c21cf9d7-d157-4ea4-a5be-d6fb3604ea98.jpg?v=1733943773","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-ghost-in-the-machine-a-chief-inspector-barnaby-novel-9781250053732","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}