Cenarth Fox Books
Free Murder Mystery
Somebody Murdered Maggie is a new crime fiction novella. A young mother is murdered in her kitchen. Her toddler son is crying in the next room. Whodunit? There’s a laundry list of suspects. Then a motorcyclist crashes and dies. Some Strange woman reckons it’s murder. Really? DCI John ‘Robbo’ Robertson heads the Victoria Police Homicide Squad and is about to retire. Can he crack the cases before he leaves? Can you solve the murders before the police? Can Robbo’s six-year-old granddaughter Joanna Best help her Pop crack the case? Surely not a kid. Somebody Murdered Maggie is the prequel to the set of Detective Joanna Best Mysteries. There are seven books in this fascinating series with Book 8 due soon.
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About the Author
Cenarth is a Welsh name pronounced Kenarth. I’m an Australian, a former teacher and write books, plays and musicals. I live in Melbourne with my wife and a few four-legged friends who think they own the place. Actually they do own the place. Our home is called Fox Cottage.
I’m a fan of Sherlock Holmes and have written two plays, a musical, a novel and a series of five kids’ books about Mr Holmes. One story is used to teach English to thousands of French students. My series of crime novels features a young woman, Joanna Best, a Detective Senior Constable in the Victoria Police Homicide Squad. Her Pop was once the boss of that squad—DCI John ‘Robbo’ Robertson. Jo is a brilliant homicide cop but strikes trouble when she bends (or is that breaks?) the law. My other novels are a WW2 spy thriller fighting the Nazis in Paris, a political thriller involving a conscience drug, the tragic tale of Patrick Bronte (father of those scribbling sisters), and a tale of triumph over tragedy when a Vietnamese woman learns English as Will Shakespeare spoke it—verily, forsooth and skimble-skamble! Agatha Christie is the star of my 12th novel – Almost Agatha Christie.
Cenarth Fox’s Novels
The Detective Joanna Best Mysteries
Joanna Best is young and takes risks. She joins the Victoria Police Homicide squad and strikes trouble. Brilliant at solving murders, she bends (or is that breaks?) the law for love and justice. Her boss hates her and her criminal partner betrays her. Her romantic life is complicated. She confronts online fraud, gangsters, corruption, family disputes, revenge porn, serial killers, international crooks and kidnapping in between solving murders.
There are six books available which can be bought as eBooks or as paperbacks. Try one or all six and discover the youngest cop on the Homicide beat.
If you’re keen on crime fiction, female sleuths and murder mysteries, you may well love Jo Best and her harrowing and full-blown tales. There’s plenty of drama and comedy and a good slab of unresolved sexual tension. She even gets to solve crimes overseas as she jets off to Paris and London for a special mission.
Go Jo.
How to Obtain Books
eBook versions are available from Amazon. Click links above.
Paperbacks can be ordered from your local bookshop. The international publisher is Ingram Spark.
If you want a copy signed by the author, contact Cenarth Fox.
cen@cenfoxbooks.com
Reviews
Terrific. A poignant story amidst all the mayhem. When is Book 7 available?
I could not put this series down. The characters, plots, settings, kept me reading. I really liked the word comedy phrasing. A couple of characters I wanted to smack.
After finishing all three of the detective series, I’m left hanging. I enjoyed the way the books ended giving a tempter to the next. I was drawn into the characters and really hope some of my favourites don’t get bumped off. It’s safe to say you can put me down as a subscriber to all the future books in this series. I need to know what happens next ….
This is one helluva read. Fox’s very individual style is so suited to this genre, giving it a subtle comic underscore without detracting from the suspense. My nervous system was sorely taxed with highs and lows, laughter and tears. It’s a most interesting read.
Vengeance is Fine is a real page-turner. Looking forward to Jo Best in Paris. What could possibly go wrong?!
How long will I have to wait for the next book? I need to know who Jo Best will fall in love with?
I thought The Code of Monte Christo was brilliant, and loved the way it flowed. It was funny and the characters kept me hooked with each twist and turn. I enjoyed reading about places I could relate to and the intrigue, not sure how things would turn out. Agatha Christie, watch out!
I thoroughly enjoyed the first three Jo Best Mysteries. They kept me on the edge of my seat as well as giving me plenty of belly laughs and surprises. I can’t wait to find out what happened to the South Yarra Judge and who Jo picks out of her 3 boyfriends. I loved the references to Shakespeare, Sherlock, Melbourne, Theatre and even the Bible?
I have finally read The Brothers Crimm. I am surprised at your criminal turn of mind, or is it merely imagination !!!! A lovely move on from Monte Cristo and your curling zig zag plot, moments of terror, wow. Have just started Little Lady Vanishes and your name for the villain ‘Darren’ SANDILANDS is delicious. I am not usually a ‘whodunit’ reader but Joanna Best is an exception.
A rollicking good yarn. Puffing Billy will never be the same for me after this.
Sherlock Holmes
A delightfully imaginative pastiche: recommended * This story is fantastic. How great it would be if Sherlock and Watson were real. Two worlds collide and it’s funny. Thanks Mr Fox.
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Agatha Christie
Are you one of those readers of mystery novels who find Agatha Christie’s tortured plots, blind alleys and obscure clues frustrating? Do you become exasperated by the bumbling policemen, shudder at Poirot’s mannerisms or long to strangle Miss Marple? Then this is for you.
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World War 2 Thriller
Fascinating, weaving fact into an intriguing web of fiction. For the fan of historical fiction, A Plum Job is required reading. * The fictional tale Fox has woven through historical events is captivating and filled with drama and excitement.
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Political Thriller
Fox does great villains. * The large cast of characters are well-knit into a varied and complex plot that never loses impetus. * A book I keep going back to read more gets a big tick.
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A true tearjerker
An excellent mix of fact and fiction on the fabulous, and unfortunate journey from poverty in Ireland to the Yorkshire I know and love. * A splendid story reading like a Victorian melodrama and then the convincing tale of Patrick’s family life at Haworth.
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Pygmalion Down Under
A beautiful, brilliant book which I couldn’t put down. * A most curious book, heart warming as well as very clever. * I have finally read Noodles for Shakespeare and had to stop when on a plane because I was sobbing so much!
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The Schoolboy Sherlock Holmes
Nicholas Twit, 11, lives in Melbourne today and is nuts about Sherlock Holmes. Nick’s bedroom is a replica of the sitting room at 221B Baker Street. He even has a sign on his door. When the couple next door, Mr and Mrs Basket, start a detective agency called Basket Case Investigations, Nick is their sleuth. He teams up with Felicity, 14, to become Holmes and Watson. It’s Nick ‘n Flick. They solve mysteries using the methods of Mr Holmes. As well as the mysteries, there are puzzles, Twit-speak, Sherlockian snippets and word games. These books are a great way to introduce young readers to classic detective fiction. One of the stories has been used in a text book to teach English to thousands of French students. There’s even a bonus book on how to be a detective – all the equipment you’ll need, how Sherlock Holmes solved mysteries, how to crack codes and much more.
We can’t wait for more of The Schoolboy Sherlock Holmes Mysteries. You wouldn’t believe how often I use your books in my teaching. They are fantastic! Traralgon PS
A whole new generation was introduced to classic mystery fiction. Your session was great. Spring Gully PS
Thank you for sharing the delights of The Schoolboy Sherlock Mysteries. Please return. Goldfields Library
The students were inspired. Their evidence gathering and sample analysis was far superior as a result of your visit. Wesley College
I love The Schoolboy Sherlock Holmes Mysteries. I think they are mlurp. I am up to your third mystery and can’t wait until your next book. Jack, age 10
The Schoolboy Sherlock Holmes Mysteries Books 1, 2 and 3 are very much in demand; so much so boys are on a waiting list and we are very keen to obtain the fourth book. Willington School, London
You told me The Schoolboy Sherlock Holmes Mysteries were suitable for young readers. I loved them and I’m 75. Joe Cooper, Heathcote
The Schoolboy Sherlock Holmes Mysteries arrived and the children in my son’s class are loving them; not to mention that my son is now dead popular for providing something they actually look forward to reading. Lorraine Sarquin, Queensland parent
Non-Fiction Books
This e-book is a must for both beginning and advanced playwrights, whether you want your plays performed locally or internationally, and even if you want to perform them yourself. Lucy Myers I’ve been surfing the internet for information on how to write a play. And, there is a God, I’ve found my salvation in Australian playwright Cenarth Fox. Bill Frederick
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8 warm-up activities, 17 drama games and 3 mini plays. Proven material for classes, camps, concerts. Each mini play rehearsed and performed in 30 minutes. Few props. Ideal to teach drama, build trust, learn social skills and have fun.
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I’ve been directing musicals at Nanango SHS for 18 years. I thought I knew pretty much all there was to know about the job but recently read your book Staging Successful Shows and found there were some pretty damn good ideas there – things that I had never really thought of. Thanks for that. Ian Fraser
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50+ music games from dead easy to dif icult. Suits all ages. Ideal for class, concerts, camps. Great warm-ups. Teach singing, instrumental work, sight reading, notation, melody, harmony, rhythm, interpretation and conducting
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16 fun poems to perform in class, concerts, camps. Great as warm-ups. Use mime, simple sound effects and movement to tell the story as the poem is read. Royalty free.
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A detailed guide for parents and grandparents wanting to help their toddler start reading at a young age.
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Stage Shows By Cenarth Fox
There are more than 50 plays and musicals for all ages on my web site—www.foxplays.com.
Here are few examples
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