Contemporary · Bexford and Addervale, fictional English county
The Brock & Poole Mysteries
Modern police procedural with heart
Start here → The Premise
An unlikely partnership between a giant, gruff detective chief inspector with a philosophical streak and his anxious, young sergeant who's running from his past. Together they solve murders across the fictional English county of Addervale while navigating their own personal struggles — Brock's journey toward fatherhood, and Poole's complicated family history involving his criminal father.
Meet the Detectives
DCI Sam Brock
Detective Chief Inspector
Enormous physical presence — 'like an international rugby player.' Gruff exterior hiding a warm heart. Philosophical by nature. Perpetually offers boiled sweets to himself but never to Poole. Kept a fertility secret from his wife Laura. His size intimidates suspects; his mind surprises them.
DS Guy Poole
Detective Sergeant, youngest DS in the force
Thin, anxious, perpetually apologising. Arrived at Bexford at 25, running from a criminal family past. His estranged father Jack is a criminal boss. Over five books, grows from nervous newcomer to confident detective. His automatic apologies slowly fade as he finds his feet.
The Books
Perfect For
Fans of modern British police procedurals like Peter James or Mark Billingham, but with warmth, humour, and a partnership you genuinely root for.
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