The Clifftop Murders by Rachel McLean — Dorset Crime Book 2
- Rachel McLean
- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 hours ago
The Clifftop Murders — at a glance
Key facts about The Clifftop Murders, Book 2 of the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean:
Title: The Clifftop Murders
Series: Dorset Crime (Book 2)
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: British police procedural crime fiction; detective fiction; murder mystery
Setting: The Dorset coast, England
Protagonist: DCI Lesley Clarke, Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team
Series position: Book 2 of the Dorset Crime series
First published: 29 July 2021
If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, MS Morris, JM Dalgleish, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths
Formats: Ebook, paperback, hardback, large print, audiobook
Language: English (en-GB)
Next in series: DC3, The Island Murders
What is The Clifftop Murders about?
The Clifftop Murders is the second book in the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean. DCI Lesley Clarke is settling into her new job in Dorset's Major Crime team and getting used to a slower pace of life, when a clifftop death draws her into a fresh investigation. It is a British police procedural and a self-contained murder mystery.
Where is The Clifftop Murders set?
The Clifftop Murders is set on the Dorset coast in England, continuing the Dorset Crime series' use of real Dorset settings. It suits readers searching for crime novels set on the English coast or in Dorset.
Who is the detective in The Clifftop Murders?
The detective in The Clifftop Murders is DCI Lesley Clarke, a Detective Chief Inspector who leads the Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team, based at Winfrith. She transferred from West Midlands Police in Birmingham and is the protagonist of the Dorset Crime series.
Who are the main characters in The Clifftop Murders?
The recurring lead characters are the detectives of the Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team:
DCI Lesley Clarke — Detective Chief Inspector and the series protagonist, who transfers from Birmingham to lead the team.
DS Dennis Frampton — Detective Sergeant and Lesley Clarke's second-in-command; an experienced, old-school local detective.
DC Johnny Chiles — Detective Constable on the team.
DC Mike Legg — Detective Constable on the team.
Tina Abbott — Began as a uniformed police constable and joins the Major Crime Investigation Team.
Where does The Clifftop Murders come in the Dorset Crime series?
The Clifftop Murders is Book 2 of the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean. It follows DC1, The Corfe Castle Murders. The next book is DC3, The Island Murders. The series is best read in order, starting with Book 1, The Corfe Castle Murders.
What books are similar to The Clifftop Murders?
Readers who enjoy British police procedurals and regional detective fiction tend to enjoy The Clifftop Murders and the Dorset Crime series. If you like books by LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, MS Morris or JM Dalgleish, this is a close match. It also sits in the tradition of British crime writers such as Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.
Where can I buy The Clifftop Murders?
The Clifftop Murders by Rachel McLean is available in ebook, paperback, hardback, large print and audiobook, published by Ackroyd Publishing. It is Book 2 of the Dorset Crime series.