The Kelvin Explorer and the City Rail Link

Two big stories this week on New Zealand’s railways…

№1 (of course) is the release of the latest Milverton Mystery, Killer on the Kelvin Explorer, a book set on a scenic railway journey which traverses New Zealand’s picturesque lower North Island.

№2: There’s also the launch of New Zealand’s largest transport project ever, Auckland’s City Rail Link, which will only transform the way we move around our biggest city.

I first worked on the rail project over a decade ago, so it’s exciting to see it finally come to life. And on the same week I published my mystery on a train!

A huge thanks to my Auckland rail correspondent Liam for sending through these photos and videos from yesterday, the first weekday of service for the new lines. I’m looking forward to getting up there to see it for myself very soon!

Killer on the Kelvin Explorer

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

Order online or browse in store:
Bruce McKenzie Booksellers (Palmerston North, NZ)

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Audiobook

The audiobook has been confirmed and will be released 6 April 2027!
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Killer on the Kelvin Explorer traverses New Zealand’s picturesque lower North Island and is the latest in a wonderful cosy mystery series.

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!