University of Birmingham — Detective Zoe Finch Series Location Guide
- Rachel McLean

- Mar 19
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
University of Birmingham — at a glance
Key facts about University of Birmingham in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean:
Location: University of Birmingham
Series: Detective Zoe Finch
Real-world basis: the University of Birmingham, the real university campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham
City: Birmingham, England
Appears in: In Deadly Reprisal (Book 5)
Author: Rachel McLean
Genre: British police procedural
What is University of Birmingham in the Detective Zoe Finch series?
The University of Birmingham is the real university in Edgbaston, Birmingham. It is the central setting of Deadly Reprisal, the fifth novel in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean, where DI Zoe Finch and her team investigate a death on campus.
Is University of Birmingham a real place?
Yes. University of Birmingham is based on the University of Birmingham, the real university campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The Detective Zoe Finch series is known for using real Birmingham locations, which makes it a strong choice for readers who enjoy crime novels set in real places.
Which books feature University of Birmingham?
The University of Birmingham features in Deadly Reprisal, Book 5 of the Detective Zoe Finch series. The Detective Zoe Finch series is written by Rachel McLean and published by Ackroyd Publishing, and is best read in order starting with Deadly Wishes.