The Parkwood Murders: A Thrilling Detective Novel by Chris Chibnall

Detective Nicola Bridge returns in this gripping new crime novel from Chris Chibnall, the acclaimed creator of Broadchurch and showrunner of Seven Dials, and the Sunday Times bestselling author of Death at the White Hart. Set against the backdrop of the seemingly idyllic Parkwood Holiday Village in west Dorset, this mystery plunges readers into a web of secrets following the discovery of a body in the resort's swimming pool just after midsummer.

Key Plot Points

• Detective Nicola Bridge investigates a murder at the Parkwood Holiday Village.
• Nicola must navigate an endless stream of potential witnesses among guests and staff.
• The investigation uncovers interconnected secrets involving several key suspects, including a guest who lied about his whereabouts, an instructor with unexplained scars, and the resort manager with a big secret.
• The pressure is on to find the killer before they strike again or disappear among the hundreds of people on site.

Author & Series Information

This novel features Detective Nicola Bridge and is Book 2 of 2 in this series.

Specifications

• Author: Chris Chibnall
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 368 pages
• Publication Date: 16 July 2026
• ISBN-10: 0241675758
• ISBN-13: 978-0241675755
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 3.3 x 24.4 cm
• Weight: 580 g
• Publisher: Michael Joseph

Fans of intricate whodunits and police procedurals will find this latest offering from a master storyteller unputdownable. Secure your hardcover copy today and join Detective Bridge as she races against time to solve The Parkwood Murders.