Murder in Haxford


 
 
 
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 “If there was a murder at Downton Abbey, Pignon Scorbion would be right at home investigating the crime. A perfect period piece to cozy up with and match wits with the nattily attired Chief of Police.”
 —Al Roker, TV personality and bestselling author
 “Fans of detective fiction take note: filled with wit, charm, and cunning, Rick Bleiweiss’s Pignon Scorbion series should be at the top of everyone’s list of suspects. I loved Murder in Haxford.”
 —Andrew Child, #1 international bestselling author of Jack Reacher and numerous other books
 “Pignon is in fine fettle in this whodunit in England of 1910. As always, Bleiweiss challenges the reader to try to keep pace. Don’t miss this fun read.”
 —Catherine Coulter, author of Reckoning
 “Pignon Scorbion is back in Murder in Haxford—a captivating and effortlessly charming return to the golden age of detective fiction. Fans of the genre will find Rick Bleiweiss firing on all cylinders with deft plotting, rich characters, and the heart-pounding twists 
 
 
 
 “A superbly structured detective story in its own right, it’s also a respectful, affectionate, and frequently very funny tribute to classic British detective fiction. It just might become a classic, itself.”
 —Nancy Pickard, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Scent of Rain and Lightning 
 “With a deductive prowess and penchant for precise couture that are more than a match for his contemporary Hercule Poirot, Scorbion prefers to solve his mysteries in a barbershop, assisted by a young newshawk (his Watson), a trio of amusing tonsorial artists, and a bookseller as bright as she is beautiful. Good company. Good fun.”
 —Dick Lochte, Nero Wolfe Award winner and bestselling author of Blues in the Night 
 “Bleiweiss does a solid job of establishing his lead as a well-rounded character capable of sustaining a series. Golden Age fans appreciative of a light approach to traditional tropes will be eager for a sequel.” 
 —Publishers Weekly 
 “Rick Bleiweiss’s Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives has quirky, wonderful characters and all the elements of a great (and fun) detective story. I totally loved reading this novel!”
 —Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author 
 “The book’s clever mysteries, Holmesian language, and engaging