Matthew J Evans – Author

A Compelling Police Procedural Mystery Series

DCI Beniamin Dinescu faces his darkest case yet in the heart of West Sussex. This gripping British police procedural takes readers through dark tunnels, priest holes, and labyrinths of secrets and lies, set against the backdrop of Chichester and the Sussex Downs.

When a brutal murder strikes a prestigious private school, Dinescu finds himself entangled in a complex investigation, including the mysterious disappearance of a schoolgirl in the 1980s. How are these two cases connected?

Dinescu is joined by a new sergeant, DS Emily Summers, in the Chichester Major Crimes Team. As Summers strives to prove herself and gain her colleagues’ respect, tension rises within the team.

Can Dinescu confront his deepest fears and uncover the dark secrets of the past? Can his team bring justice and closure for the dead? And amidst it all, can Dinescu rein in the ambitious DS Summers?

If you love British crime fiction and English murder mysteries, this thrilling novel is a must-read.

The Chichester Crime Mysteries: The Dead Beneath Us

When the body of a respected local artist is discovered in the dark waters of Fishbourne Marshes, DCI Beniamin Dinescu and DS Emily Summers of the Chichester Major Crime Team are plunged into a chilling murder mystery. The case takes a sinister turn when they realise the victim’s death mirrors the murder of a police officer two decades ago.

As they uncover layers of deception and hidden truths about the victim’s life and her possible connection to the police officer’s murder, each revelation pulls them deeper into the mystery. Amidst the chaos, Dinescu faces a personal crisis: a promotion that threatens to break up his devoted team, driven by the corrupt ambitions of a senior officer.

With the investigation intensifying and internal pressures mounting, can Dinescu and Summers uncover the truth behind the artist’s death? And will Dinescu manage to keep his team united against the forces conspiring to tear them apart?

For fans of crime fiction and British police procedurals, “Upon Dark Waters” is a gripping tale of family, intrigue, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice, set against the backdrop of the mysterious Fishbourne Marshes, rich in history and intrigue.

The Chichester Crime Mysteries: Upon Dark Waters

Coming soon

Book 3 in the Chichester Crime Mysteries Series

The Chichester Crime Mysteries: The Dead Night Sky

My previous books can be found here.