The Complete Falconer Files Brief Cases Books 1 - 8

The Falconer Files Brief Cases follows DI Harry Falconer and DS Carmichael solving murders in and around Market Darley. Each story presents a unique murder mystery with a seasonal or thematic twist:

- 'Love Me To Death' - A young woman is found dead in her apartment on Christmas Day, just before her fiancé was to move in. What appears to be a mysterious death might be a tragic accident—or murder.
- 'A Sidecar Named Expire' - A Valentine's Day cocktail evening goes terribly wrong, leading to a death that requires Falconer and Carmichael's investigation.
- 'Battered To Death' - A murder at a local chip shop forces the detectives to cut their rest day short. They must determine if the killing is connected to unruly customers or someone closer.
- 'Toxic Gossip' - Falconer investigates harassment against Miriam Darling, questioning his judgment as he tries to protect her from anonymous threats.
- 'Driven To It' - A lunch reunion between old school friends Abigail Wentworth and gossip-loving Alison Fairweather takes a dark turn when a face from the past appears, sending Abigail's life spiralling.
- 'All Hallows' - On Halloween, a man is found dead with a hollowed pumpkin on his head and his shed destroyed. The investigation reveals a web of troubled relationships among neighbours.
- 'Written Out' - During the Christmas filming of antiques show 'Get One Over' in Market Darley, one of the TV stars meets their end, pulling Falconer and Carmichael into the investigation.
- 'Death of a Pantomime Cow' - Falconer's Boxing Day theater outing with the Carmichael family is interrupted when tragedy strikes during the first act, forcing him back into detective mode during the holiday.