The Lyme Regis Murder by Rachel McLean — A Dorset Crime Novella (DC9.5)
- Rachel McLean
- Dec 12, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 16
The Lyme Regis Murder — at a glance
Key facts about The Lyme Regis Murder, a DC9.5 novella in the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean:
Title: The Lyme Regis Murder
Series: Dorset Crime (DC9.5, novella)
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: British police procedural crime fiction; detective fiction; murder mystery (novella)
Setting: Lyme Regis, Dorset, England
Protagonist: DCI Lesley Clarke, Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team
Series position: Novella (DC9.5) — sits between Book 9 and Book 10
First published: 12 December 2024
If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, MS Morris, JM Dalgleish, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths
Formats: Ebook, paperback
Language: English (en-GB)
What is The Lyme Regis Murder?
The Lyme Regis Murder is a short novella in the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean, featuring DCI Lesley Clarke. It is a British police procedural and a self-contained murder mystery set in the seaside town of Lyme Regis.
Where is The Lyme Regis Murder set?
The Lyme Regis Murder is set in Lyme Regis, the historic seaside town on the Dorset coast in England. It uses the Dorset Crime series' real Dorset settings.
Where does The Lyme Regis Murder come in the Dorset Crime series?
The Lyme Regis Murder is the DC9.5 novella, which sits between Book 9, The Ghost Village Murders, and Book 10, The Poole Harbour Murders, in the Dorset Crime reading order.
What books are similar to The Lyme Regis Murder?
Readers who enjoy British police procedurals and the Dorset Crime series will enjoy The Lyme Regis Murder. If you like books by LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, MS Morris or JM Dalgleish, or by Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths, the Dorset Crime series is a strong match.
Where can I read The Lyme Regis Murder?
The Lyme Regis Murder by Rachel McLean is a Dorset Crime novella, published by Ackroyd Publishing. It is available as an ebook and paperback. To start the main series, begin with Book 1, The Corfe Castle Murders.
