Paul S Bradley's books
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
When an explosion occurs at a remote farm in Cádiz province, DI Leon Prado and his team of volunteer translators are drawn into Gibraltar's labyrinth of historic tunnels to investigate. In the Stay Behind Cave built for Operation Tracer during WWII, they uncover evidence of an old conspiracy that could sabotage Gibraltar's new relationship with the EU. Amid mounting political pressure and personal danger, the fate of the Rock hangs in the balance as they race against time to expose the deception at its heart.
Genres: History, Humour, Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A nostalgic journey back to the 1970s when the love affair with Nerja, Spain, began. Based on the true story of the Edwards family. In 1972, smooth-talking London bookie Jimmy Edwards was horrified by the daunting prospect of a tax-grabbing Socialist Government. With a pioneering British spirit, he sold up and voted with his feet. Seduced by the balmy climate and low costs, he crammed the family into the Rolls Royce and headed for Spain, still under the iron fist of a Fascist regime. Blissfully ignorant of the politics, linguistically inept, and without relevant experience, they purchased a half-finished hostel from a dodgy developer in the quaint fishing village of Nerja on the eastern Costa del Sol. The bureaucracy was a nightmare, and rip-off builders were laboriously slow. But Jimmy was smart. He appointed a Spanish lawyer in Málaga who spoke English. What could go wrong? Unsurprisingly, the project was...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Determined to confront the hazy memories of his troubled youth, Oliver Matthews, a retired detective and confirmed bachelor, returns to the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames for the first time in years. An unexpected encounter rekindles the possibility of a lost love. However, this joyful reunion is jeopardised when old friends remind him of a mystery with personal implications. As Oliver delves deeper, he uncovers the disturbing truth behind why he abandoned his dearest friends. The weight and shame of his past mistakes create profound turmoil within him. He grapples with the haunting question: Is he the hero of his own story or the villain? This heartwarming journey of self-discovery and second chances explores the relevance of nostalgia. Without memory, we are nothing.
Genres: Biography, Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
After a life-changing car accident as a teenager, Pat Broderick had two choices: remain in the safe haven of her parents or reinvent herself and find a new path through life as a woman in a wheelchair. She chose the latter. Pat finished her college degree, earned her master's, and began working as a probation officer. Perturbed by what she observed in the courtroom, she decided to become a lawyer. She graduated from law school, passed the bar exam, and went to work. Her illustrious career, spanning roles from a volunteer social worker in Ecuador to a senior judge in the District of Columbia, embodies her unwavering commitment to public service and justice. Judge Broderick has influenced the legal landscape across various disciplines, all while fostering legal education at top law schools and advocating for diversity and women's advancement in the legal profession.Her story is a testimony to overcoming pain,...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Crime Mystery set in Spain. On Palm Sunday, the body of an eminent priest is discovered in the magnificent Cathedral of Córdoba. An elderly man is found squatting on the stone floor gazing intently at the corpse. All he would say is three words in Spanish. “Sólo hablo árabe. I only speak Arabic. The local police are convinced the Arab murdered the priest, but the bishop is adamant he is not guilty. In this fifth standalone book of the Andalusian Mystery Series, Detective Inspector Leon Prado with interpreters’ ex-British soldier Phillip Armitage, and American videographer Amanda Salisbury are ordered to take over the investigation. Their appointment stirs bitter resentment among the Córdoba force, city officials, and religious brotherhoods who conspire to obstruct their inquiries. Prado and team discover the unexplained death masks a darker and more sinister secret, a secret that must be uncovered before it’s too late.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Andalucía, Spain. An enchanting setting for a crime mystery series. All roads lead to Granada, the priceless jewel of Andalucia. Nestling under the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada and dominating this historic city, is the Alhambra Palace, one of the wonders of the world. When Anne Pennington, the mistress of a US Senator was exiled from Washington DC, she chose this beautiful place as her new home. He was paying, so she didn’t stint. Her favorite pastime was collecting paintings, particularly those by Pablo Picasso. Her house was just below the palace and included its own art gallery for her to relish her treasures. After her lover passed, she married, and decided to show her collection of the famous painter’s muses to the world. Unbeknown to her, one of these artworks was top of the bucket list of an evil criminal who had been leading DI Prado, with translators...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
In the third book of the Andalusian Mystery Series, DI Leon Prado with translators, American videographer Amanda Salisbury, and ex-British soldier Phillip Armitage, continue their hunt for an elusive criminal mastermind and investigate an intriguing new case in the world of Flamenco. Salome Mendosa was adopted as a baby and knows nothing of her roots. Her idyllic life as one of Spain's top Flamenco dancers is turned upside down when she is invited to a lawyer's office in the ancient town of Vélez-Málaga to receive information concerning her birth family. Desperate but nervous to learn of her heritage, she begs Amanda Salisbury, her former college roommate, to accompany her. Salome's ancestors were not as angelic as she'd wished for. A poisonous legend concerning her late grandfather leads them on a dangerous journey back to the horrors of the Spanish Civil War, pits them against the local gypsy community, and seriously...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Bullfighting in Spain is fading fast. Protesters demand that this ancient, bloodthirsty ritual be banned. Rockstar bullfighter Diego Romero accepts the need for change. He proposes reforms to the wealthy, stubborn old men on the controlling committee to end the brutal killing of such magnificent animals in public arenas. They refuse to accept his suggestions despite the insistence from politicians and world leaders. This divide between traditionalists and modernisers escalates dramatically, culminating in a murder at La Goyesca, Ronda’s stylish bullfighting festival. The outcome of this sensitive investigation could decide the fate of bullfighting. DI Leon Prado, with translators Amanda Salisbury and Phillip Armitage, is under pressure from all sides to solve the case quickly, but the truth proves elusive, unexpected, and personal.
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Juliet, a young Englishwoman, goes missing during a festival in Nerja, Spain. Veteran Detective Inspector Leon Prado suspects a serial abductor. With the help of translators, ex-soldier Phillip Armitage and videographer Amanda Salisbury—who inadvertently filmed the abduction—the investigation begins. As the trio combs Malaga for clues, they are shocked to uncover a web of corruption lurking beneath the region’s seemingly pristine beauty.
















