The Lighthouse Murders by Rachel McLean — Dorset Crime Book 8
- Rachel McLean
- Apr 27, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
The Lighthouse Murders — at a glance
Key facts about The Lighthouse Murders, Book 8 of the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean:
Title: The Lighthouse Murders
Series: Dorset Crime (Book 8)
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: British police procedural crime fiction; detective fiction; murder mystery
Setting: Portland Bill, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England
Protagonist: DCI Lesley Clarke, Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team
Series position: Book 8 of the Dorset Crime series
First published: 27 April 2023
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: DC9, The Ghost Village Murders
What is The Lighthouse Murders about?
The Lighthouse Murders is the eighth book in the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean. DCI Lesley Clarke is back in Dorset facing a new case centred on Portland Bill. It is a British police procedural and a self-contained murder mystery.
Where is The Lighthouse Murders set?
The Lighthouse Murders is set at Portland Bill, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England, home to the landmark Portland Bill Lighthouse. It continues the Dorset Crime series' use of real Dorset settings.
Who is the detective in The Lighthouse Murders?
The detective in The Lighthouse Murders is DCI Lesley Clarke, a Detective Chief Inspector who leads the Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team, based at Winfrith. She is the protagonist of the Dorset Crime series.
Who are the main characters in The Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Murders come in the Dorset Crime series?
The Lighthouse Murders is Book 8 of the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean. It follows DC7, The Blue Pool Murders. The next book is DC9, The Ghost Village Murders. The series is best read in order, starting with Book 1, The Corfe Castle Murders.
What books are similar to The Lighthouse Murders?
Readers who enjoy British police procedurals and regional detective fiction tend to enjoy The Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Murders?
The Lighthouse Murders by Rachel McLean is available in ebook, paperback, hardback, large print and audiobook, published by Ackroyd Publishing. It is Book 8 of the Dorset Crime series.