Cryptic Clues - Taylor, Ian

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Résumé :
A collection of three mystery novels by Ian Taylor & Rosi Taylor, now available in one volume! Catching Phantoms: At the edge of the Pennine Moors, Detective Sergeant Blackshaw and his partner, Detective Constable Lumb, are faced with a harrowing double murder on a sacred burial ground. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a chilling connection to an ancient Celtic cult thriving in the remote village of Pen Crags. Consumed by ambition and an insatiable thirst for answers, DC Lumb becomes entangled with the enigmatic group and mysteriously vanishes. With a string of inexplicable deaths haunting their pursuit, Sergeant Blackshaw must race against time to unravel the sinister plot. The Gatekeeper: In the quiet English village of Low Moor, young vicar Paul Milton finds himself thrust into a web of darkness when his wife mysteriously vanishes. Uncovering the town's ominous energy, Paul becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict between a malevolent Celtic sorceress and a determined Christian geomancer, each vying for control over a potent mystical power hidden beneath the surface. As tensions escalate and a gateway to the darkest forces of the Otherworld opens, Paul must summon all his courage to rescue his wife. Time Of The Demon: After a mysterious object crashes in a field near the Half Moon Inn, the disappearance of two barmaids sets off a chain of bizarre events. Jan Barnes, a local reporter, becomes intrigued by the strange occurrences and joins forces with the enigmatic paranormal investigator, Gregory Houseman. As they delve deeper into the unfolding mystery, they uncover a web of government conspiracy and unimaginable supernatural forces. With their lives at stake, Jan and Gregory must navigate this disturbing world to uncover the truth. But can they survive the perilous journey and expose the secrets hidden within?...