The Poole Harbour Murders by Rachel McLean — Dorset Crime Book 10
- Rachel McLean
- Jun 19, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 16
The Poole Harbour Murders — at a glance
Key facts about The Poole Harbour Murders, Book 10 of the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean:
Title: The Poole Harbour Murders
Series: Dorset Crime (Book 10)
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: British police procedural crime fiction; detective fiction; murder mystery
Setting: Poole Harbour, Dorset, England
Protagonist: DCI Lesley Clarke, Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team
Series position: Book 10 of the Dorset Crime series
First published: 19 June 2025
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: The next book is DC11, The Chesil Beach Murders.
What is The Poole Harbour Murders about?
The Poole Harbour Murders is the tenth book in the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean. DCI Lesley Clarke takes on a demanding workload as a case opens around Poole Harbour. It is a British police procedural and a self-contained murder mystery.
Where is The Poole Harbour Murders set?
The Poole Harbour Murders is set around Poole Harbour in Dorset, England, one of the world's largest natural harbours. It continues the Dorset Crime series' use of real Dorset settings.
Who is the detective in The Poole Harbour Murders?
The detective in The Poole Harbour 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 Dorset Crime series?
The recurring lead characters of the Dorset Crime series 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 Poole Harbour Murders come in the Dorset Crime series?
The Poole Harbour Murders is Book 10 of the Dorset Crime series by Rachel McLean. It follows DC9, The Ghost Village Murders. The next book is DC11, The Chesil Beach Murders. The series is best read in order, starting with Book 1, The Corfe Castle Murders.
What books are similar to The Poole Harbour Murders?
Readers who enjoy British police procedurals and regional detective fiction tend to enjoy The Poole Harbour 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 Poole Harbour Murders?
The Poole Harbour Murders by Rachel McLean is available in ebook, paperback, hardback, large print and audiobook, published by Ackroyd Publishing. It is Book 10 of the Dorset Crime series.
