Edward Marston Railway Detective Collection 12 Books Set

Edward Marston Railway Detective Collection 12 Books SetTitles in this collection: The Railway Detective The Railway Viaduct The Iron Horse Murder of the Brighton Express Silver Locomotive Mystery Railway to the Grave Blood on the Line Timetable of Death Signal for Vengeance Points of Danger Fear on the Phantom Special Death at the Terminus Description: The Railway Detective: Set in the early days of the British railway system, this novel introduces Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck. When a train is

Titles in this collection:

1. The Railway Detective
2. The Railway Viaduct
3. The Iron Horse
4. Murder of the Brighton Express
5. Silver Locomotive Mystery
6. Railway to the Grave
7. Blood on the Line
8. Timetable of Death
9. Signal for Vengeance
10. Points of Danger
11. Fear on the Phantom Special
12. Death at the Terminus

Description:

The Railway Detective:
Set in the early days of the British railway system, this novel introduces Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck. When a train is robbed and its driver badly injured, Colbeck is called in to solve the case. He navigates the burgeoning railway industry and faces challenges in catching the culprits.

The Railway Viaduct:
Colbeck and his trusty sidekick, Sergeant Victor Leeming, investigate sabotage and murder on the railway viaduct in Lancashire. The detective duo must uncover the reasons behind the attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice amidst industrial unrest.

The Iron Horse:
As the Great Exhibition of 1851 approaches, Colbeck is tasked with ensuring the security of a train carrying a valuable shipment. When the train is derailed and the shipment stolen, Colbeck faces a race against time to recover the goods and prevent further attacks.

Murder on the Brighton Express:
A horrific crash on the Brighton Express leaves multiple fatalities, but it soon becomes clear that the incident was no accident. Colbeck must sift through the wreckage and deception to find the killer responsible for the deadly derailment.

The Silver Locomotive Mystery:
A valuable silver coffee pot, intricately crafted in the shape of a locomotive, is stolen during transport. Colbeck and Leeming must track down the thieves while navigating the intricate web of railway connections and society's elite.

Railway to the Grave:
Colbeck faces a personal challenge when the investigation into a suicide on the tracks reveals connections to a mysterious and unresolved case from his past. The detective must delve into painful memories to uncover the truth.

Blood on the Line:
The capture of a notorious prisoner turns deadly when he escapes during transport on the train. Colbeck must recapture the dangerous criminal while contending with a mounting body count along the railway lines.

Timetable of Death:
The investigation into the death of a stationmaster leads Colbeck into the world of railway timetables and intricate schedules. The seemingly straightforward case reveals deeper conspiracies and long-held grudges.

Signal for Vengeance:
Colbeck and Leeming are called to investigate a signalman's murder, uncovering layers of deception and hidden motives within the railway workforce. The case tests their deductive skills and moral integrity.

Points of Danger:
The discovery of a dead body near a railway track points Colbeck to a complex web of intrigue and danger. As he unravels the mystery, he must protect those he cares about from unseen threats.

Fear on the Phantom Special:
A luxury train service, the Phantom Special, is plagued by a series of unsettling events and fear spreads among the passengers. Colbeck is tasked with ensuring the safety of the passengers while unmasking the culprit behind the sinister happenings.

Death at the Terminus:
The final book in the series sees Colbeck facing a case that strikes at the heart of London's railway system. A high-profile murder at a busy terminus demands all of his experience and insight to solve, culminating in a thrilling conclusion to his railway adventures.