A Ghost Hunter's Guide to Catching a Killer
An utterly gripping and cozy historical murder mystery with a killer hook
by F.H. Petford
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Pub Date 4 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 4 Jun 2026
Hodder & Stoughton | Hodder Paperbacks
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'Full of twists and turns, and red herrings, this kept me guessing right up to the reveal' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Ghosts, murder and WW1 - what more could we ask for?' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A hotel full of ghosts. A haunting murder. A most unusual investigation...
August 1915: Alma Timperley is fully settled in the bustling coastal town of Falmouth with her fiancé Alan. In her new role as owner of the extraordinary Timperley Spiritualist Hotel, Alma offers residents the chance to contact the dead - and since the start of the war, the hotel has never been busier.
But when a guest is found dead in their bed, talking to ghosts is suddenly the least of Alma's worries. The police are quick to suspect foul play, which can only mean one thing: there is a killer lurking in the hotel's shadows.
Time is of the essence, so Alma is recruited by the police to help with their investigation. Can she crack the case, before she finds herself in grave danger?
👻🔎Join Alma Timperley as she solves her next mystery... If you love murder mysteries with a hint of spookiness, then don't miss this unique and quirky paranormal read!👻🔎
Readers LOVE F.H. Petford:
'Don't read before bedtime or you'll stay up until the wee hours of the morning to finish' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely adored this book. It was compelling from the start. The historical detail was spot-on and the characters well-drawn' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you like historical fiction with a spooky vibe and a thoughtful mystery, this book is definitely worth a read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A well-plotted murder mystery wrapped up in an enthralling WW1 spy story' Fiona Leitch
''A thoroughly enjoyable ripping yarn' TE Kinsey
'A great story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Cleverly entertaining' Greg Mosse
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781399749862 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 336 |
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Featured Reviews
I loved this book, it was such a good story and it had me gripped right from the start. I loved all the twists and turns and I just couldn’t put it down. I loved all the wonderful characters and how unique they all were in their own way. This might have been the first book that I have read by this author but it definitely won’t be the last one that I read.
I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a good mystery with twists and turns that will have you hooked from start to finish. That also has wonderful and unique characters.
I would like to thank Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for this Advanced Readers Copy.
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