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Let’s break down the latest Milverton Mystery, Killer on the Kelvin Explorer:

  • Addison Harper and Sergeant Jake Murphy are off to a shaky start with their new living situation. Anxious man and stern man.
  • So, when Addison has the chance to get out of town and clear his head, he’s quick to climb aboard. Man shrugging, house in the background.
  • The day’s scenic railway journey features a powerful steam engine pulling lovingly restored heritage carriages. Steam locomotive.
  • On the train, passengers enjoy dramatic landscapes and endless cups of tea. Awed man pointing to steam train travelling through scenic gorge.
  • When it comes to driving Milverton’s tourism, Addison can see they’re already on the right track. Man making OK gesture in front of railway tracks.
  • Unfortunately, an incident en route threatens to derail not only the day’s excursion but any future marketing efforts. Man shocked at end of the railway line.
  • Passengers have been promised an unforgettable day out and they’re going to get it. Man looks like he doesn't know what to do. Background of scenic gorge.
  • Killer on the Kelvin Explorer traverses New Zealand’s picturesque lower North Island. Map of New Zealand's lower North Island with arrows indicating a journey from Milverton, through Wairarapa to Wellington, then along the Kāpiti Coast to Milverton.
  • And is the latest in a wonderful cosy mystery series. Man excitedly pointing to the book cover image of Killer on the Kelvin Explorer.
  • Investigate The Milverton Mysteries for a chaotic cast of local busybodies, delicious baked treats, a demanding and disdainful ginger cat, a very slow-burn romance with a rather appealing policeman, and of course… murder!

Addison Harper and Sergeant Jake Murphy are off to a shaky start with their new living situation. So, when Addison has the chance to get out of town and clear his head, he’s quick to climb aboard.

The day’s scenic railway journey features a powerful steam engine pulling lovingly restored heritage carriages. On the train, passengers enjoy dramatic landscapes and endless cups of tea. When it comes to driving Milverton’s tourism, Addison can see they’re already on the right track. Unfortunately, a death en route threatens to derail not only the day’s excursion but any future marketing efforts.

Passengers have been promised an unforgettable day out… and they’re going to get it.

Buy Killer on the Kelvin Explorer

Kindle / ebook

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon AU (NZ)

Also available in Kindle Unlimited.

Paperback

Coming late September / early October 2026.
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Audiobook

The audiobook has been confirmed and will be released 6 April 2027!
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