Bruce Beckham
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: Commercial Fiction, General Nonfiction, Crime, Mystery, Business, Nature/Science
Bruce Beckham is an award-winning author and copywriter. A resident of Scotland, he has travelled and worked in over 60 countries. He is published in both fiction and non-fiction and is a member of the UK Society of Authors. He brings a lifelong love of the outdoors to the contemporary crime novel in his best-selling 'Natural Justice' series, featuring recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones. Set amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding collection of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, with over 1 million copies downloaded, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.
Bruce Beckham's books
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Readers and reviewers praise Murder on the Menu for its "mouthwatering" blend of fine dining and Cumbrian wilderness. This 26th instalment in the Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates series is hailed as an inventive "whodunnit" that stays fresh despite its long run. Fans enjoy the evolving trio—Skelgill, Jones, and Leyton—with some particularly praising Leyton's active role while Skelgill is sidelined. Beckham’s vivid descriptions of the Lake District's landscape and "natural larder" are frequently cited as a series strength. The novel reached #3 on the US Top 100 Detective Mysteries chart, underscoring its broad appeal.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
Readers describe this collection as a "5-star-worthy" continuation of Bruce Beckham's "addictive" series. Reviewers highlight the "ingenious" and "hard to fathom" plots that avoid profanity while maintaining "deadly serious" stakes. Fans continue to be "riveted" by the vivid Lake District descriptions, which they feel provide a "beautiful" and "atmospheric" backdrop for the investigations. The "unorthodox" DI Skelgill remains a "gem" to readers, with his relationships with DS Jones and DS Leyton described as a "work of beauty" and a key source of "humorous banter".
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
Includes Murder at the Bridge, Murder on the Farm, and Murder at Home—is praised as a "ripping good read" and a "5* winner" by fans. Reviewers on Amazon describe the stories as immersive and "well-thought-out," often comparing the experience to "watching a movie".
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
Comprising Murder in our Midst, Murder Unsolved, and Murder in the Fells—this is hailed by readers as "the best yet," with particular praise for its refined character development and clever pacing. Reviewers on Amazon and Goodreads highlight Bruce Beckham’s ability to weave "ingenious" and "hard to fathom" plots that avoid gratuitous violence.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
Readers widely regard the DI Skelgill Series Boxset 14-16—containing Murder at the Meet, Murder on the Moor, and Murder Unseen—as "exceptionally good" additions to the series. Reviewers from Amazon and Goodreads highlight the series' continued ability to deliver "ingenious" and "hard to fathom" plots without relying on gratuitous violence or profanity.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
The DI Skelgill Series Boxset 11-13 earns high marks from readers for its "addicting" nature and "ingenious" plots that continue to surprise. This collection—featuring Murder Mystery Weekend, Murder on the Run, and Murder at Shake Holes—is praised for exploring deeper aspects of Skelgill’s character, including themes of family and loyalty.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Readers frequently describe the DI Skelgill Series Boxset 8-10 as an "exceedingly good" collection that maintains the series' high standards of "ingenious" plotting and "atmospheric" Cumbrian detail. The set includes Murder in the Woods, Murder at the Flood, and Murder at Dead Crags.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
Readers frequently describe the DI Skelgill Series Boxset 5-7 as a "riveting good yarn" that perfectly balances "ingenious" plotting with immersive Lake District scenery. The collection includes Murder by Magic, Murder in the Mind, and Murder at the Wake, featuring Bruce Beckham's trademark "mad, bad, and just a little bit cozy" tone.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+
Readers generally praise the DI Skelgill Series Boxset 1-4 for its atmospheric Lake District setting and witty, eccentric protagonist. While some find the first-person, present-tense narrative unusual, many appreciate the intelligent plots and authentic Cumbrian detail.