Description

Book Synopsis

''Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie'' The Sunday Times

Discover the novels that inspired the hit ITV series Midsomer Murders, seen and loved by millions.

A Ghost in the Machine is the captivating seventh novel in the Midsomer Murders series starring Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. Features an exclusive foreword by John Nettles, ITV''s DCI Tom Barnaby.

If you love Agatha Christie, Ann Granger and James Runcie''s The Grantchester Mysteries you''ll love the Midsomer Murders mysteries by Caroline Graham.

For all its old-fashioned charm, Forbes Abbot is far from the close-knit community that ex-Londoners Mallory and Kate Lawson expected. In this village, everyday squabbles can quickly turn to murder.

As the couple begins to settle into their new life away from the big city, it isn''t long until they''re thrown into the horror an

Trade Review
A mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud. . . A beautifully written crime novel * The Times *
Tension builds, bitchery flares, resentment seethes . . . lots of atmosphere, colourful characters and fair clues * Mail on Sunday *
Everyone gets what they deserve in this high-class mystery * Sunday Telegraph *
A witty, well-plotted, absolute joy of a book * Yorkshire Post *
A treat . . . haunting stuff * Woman's Realm *
Wickedly acid, yet sympathetic * Publishers Weekly *
Swift, tense and highly alarming * TLS *
Lots of excellent character sketches . . . and the dialogue is lively and convincing * Independent *
One to savour -- Val McDermid
Hard to praise highly enough * The Sunday Times *
Her books are not just great whodunits but great novels in their own right -- Julie Burchill
Enlivened by a very sardonic wit and turn of phrase, the narrative drive never falters * Birmingham Post *
Read her and you'll be astonished . . . very sexy, very hip and very funny * Scotsman *
The mystery is intriguing, the wit shafts through like sunlight . . . do not miss this book * Family Circle *

A Ghost in the Machine

    Product form

    £9.49

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £9.99 – you save £0.50 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 9 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Caroline Graham

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of A Ghost in the Machine by Caroline Graham

      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 20/10/2016
      ISBN13: 9781472243713, 978-1472243713
      ISBN10: 1472243714

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie'' The Sunday Times

      Discover the novels that inspired the hit ITV series Midsomer Murders, seen and loved by millions.

      A Ghost in the Machine is the captivating seventh novel in the Midsomer Murders series starring Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. Features an exclusive foreword by John Nettles, ITV''s DCI Tom Barnaby.

      If you love Agatha Christie, Ann Granger and James Runcie''s The Grantchester Mysteries you''ll love the Midsomer Murders mysteries by Caroline Graham.

      For all its old-fashioned charm, Forbes Abbot is far from the close-knit community that ex-Londoners Mallory and Kate Lawson expected. In this village, everyday squabbles can quickly turn to murder.

      As the couple begins to settle into their new life away from the big city, it isn''t long until they''re thrown into the horror an

      Trade Review
      A mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud. . . A beautifully written crime novel * The Times *
      Tension builds, bitchery flares, resentment seethes . . . lots of atmosphere, colourful characters and fair clues * Mail on Sunday *
      Everyone gets what they deserve in this high-class mystery * Sunday Telegraph *
      A witty, well-plotted, absolute joy of a book * Yorkshire Post *
      A treat . . . haunting stuff * Woman's Realm *
      Wickedly acid, yet sympathetic * Publishers Weekly *
      Swift, tense and highly alarming * TLS *
      Lots of excellent character sketches . . . and the dialogue is lively and convincing * Independent *
      One to savour -- Val McDermid
      Hard to praise highly enough * The Sunday Times *
      Her books are not just great whodunits but great novels in their own right -- Julie Burchill
      Enlivened by a very sardonic wit and turn of phrase, the narrative drive never falters * Birmingham Post *
      Read her and you'll be astonished . . . very sexy, very hip and very funny * Scotsman *
      The mystery is intriguing, the wit shafts through like sunlight . . . do not miss this book * Family Circle *

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account