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Murder on Milverton Square

Addison Harper is abruptly summoned to Milverton at the behest of an abrasive lawyer. He plans to be in and out, back to the city lickety-split. Instead, he finds himself charmed by the small town with its delightful and eccentric residents, not to mention the rather easy-on-the-eye Sergeant Jake Murphy.

Despite the rocky start, Addison admits he’s had a pleasant day out. That is, until returning to find the prickly old lawyer on the floor, and very much dead. Worse, it looks like murder, and Addison’s fingerprints are all over the crime scene.

Murder on Milverton Square is the first in a wonderful new cosy mystery series set in an enchanting small town nestled amongst stunning New Zealand scenery. The Milverton Mysteries features 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…

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What you’ll find inside…

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Murder		🔍
Mystery		🍰🧁
Tasty treats
🕵️‍♂️
Amateur sleuth		👵💬
Sly sidekick		👮‍♂️
Appealing policeman
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Cosy small town		🌈👬
Slow-burn romance		🤭
Shocking gossip
😼
Cheeky cat		😊
Quirky locals		☕
Questionable coffee

The numbers…

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Print pages:
282		📂
Chapters:
39		✍
Word count:
66,000
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Reading time:
~4–5 hours		📚
The Milverton Mysteries
Book 1		✅
Published:
November 2022

📋 ISBN-13
Paperback: 9781991182906
Epub: 9781991182913
Kindle: 9781991182920

What people are saying…

Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and email newsletter mention. Delightfully light-hearted cosy mystery. This is set in a fictionalised small town in central New Zealand, near where I grew up. The local references had me chuckling, although it's also written to be accessible to an international audience, so do not fear, non-Kiwis! Featuring a cast of quirky locals, a mysterious inheritance, a ginger cat with a large personality, and of course, murder, this was a perfect book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon.
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. A cosy mystery for a modern audience. Great characters. 5 stars. I really enjoyed this book, it’s a cosy mystery for a modern audience. The characters are fresh and fun. I found Addison relatable and easy to root for. I also liked the slow burn romance side plot. Looking forward to book 2 already. - Angela C Nurse, author of the Rowan McFarlane Detective Mysteries
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. Delightful Cozy Mystery. 5 stars. This was a surprise as I have never read this author before and; therefore, didn't know what to expect. It was an even bigger surprise to find that this book is every bit as engaging as well known m/m cozy mysteries from the likes of Josh Lanyon or S.C. Wynne. Like those, there are no sexy times, but there are great characters, dialogue, and insights into New Zealand. Definitely give it a try if you like cozy mysteries. - Amazon CA review, November 2022
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. Cozy, sweet and fun. 5 stars. I loved this book, properly cozy and delightful, but kept me turning the pages. The old house, the delicious local food and the funny and genuine characters, were exactly what I needed to curl up with in front of the fire. Then, the mystery stuck it’s claws into me and I couldn’t put it down. Murder on Milverton was one of those books I was sad to finish because I knew I would miss the main character when I had to return to real life. Really looking forward to the rest of this series. - Amazon UK review, November 2022
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. I thoroughly enjoyed this series opener. 5 stars. Addison Harper is a slightly uptight, schedule-driven gay man with a job that doesn't challenge him. He is so deeply immersed in his comfort zone, he can't even see it. An unexpected inheritance forces this city boy to the small town of Milverton, where the town and its quirky characters work their charm on him to hold him fast. But it takes becoming a suspect in a murder to prevent him from bolting back to the city at the first opportunity. That, and a handsome police sergeant, that is! I thoroughly enjoyed this series opener. Milverton is nearly as important a character as anyone else we meet, and clearly, the town wants Addison to stay. So do I, so I can have the pleasure of visiting them both again. - M.K. Dean, author of the Ginny Reese Mysteries
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. New setting / new life? 5 stars. I really enjoyed the New Zealand setting & the new (to me) words. It's been a long time since I've had to look up a word. It's great that the main character is not perfect. I could relate to his stumbles. He and the other characters were very relatable. They seemed to be people that I would enjoy spending time with. - Amazon US review, November 2022
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. Sassy puss and cake, what more could you want?? 5 stars. A really lovely novel with some addictive characters (including a very sassy puss) and unexpected twists! For a first murder mystery novel by Mr Ralph, I’m incredibly impressed and absolutely cannot wait for the next instalment. Also puts me in the mood for cake… - Amazon UK review, November 2022
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. Lovely little cosy. Four stars. Sweet, fun, with delightful characters and the best cat. I'm in love with the ridiculous decor of Harper House, I hope it never changes. - Amazon US review, November 2022.
Murder on Milverton Square (A Milverton Mystery) by G B Ralph. Cover image and review. "I've been curled up in a comfy chair reading with a mug or two of tea." Four stars. This was a great series starter. The small town is quaint and has fun locals. Addison is a pretty chill protagonist. There's a hunky police sergeant. Some quirky residents reveal some red herrings. Some gay romance may be brewing. There's a cat. It's all great fun. I enjoyed this book a bunch. I think I might go and pre-order the next one! - Chad C (Goodreads review, December 2022)
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