The Slim Hardy Mysteries

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A classic British locked room mystery for fans of both thrillers and crime: The Man by the Sea by Jack Benton.

"An absolute feast for noir and paranormal thriller fans alike. Highly recommended." ~~ bestthrillers.com

John "Slim" Hardy, heavy drinker and disgraced soldier turned bumbling private detective, is hired to investigate Ted Douglas, an investment banker who slips out of work every Friday to visit a desolate cove on the Lancashire coast. There, he walks to the shore, opens an old book, and begins to read aloud.

His wife thinks he's having an affair.

Slim thinks he's insane.

The truth is more incredible than either could imagine.


The Man by the Sea is the sensational debut novel by Jack Benton, a classic story of love, betrayal, murder, and intrigue.

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The Man by the Sea: a classic British locked room mystery: A classic traditional British mystery from Jack Benton, featuring private investigator John 'Slim' Hardy, with plot twists to the last page
Book 1
4.4
$4.99
The Clockmaker's Secret: a classic British locked room mystery: A classic traditional British mystery from Jack Benton, featuring private investigator John 'Slim' Hardy, with plot twists to the last page
Book 2
4.3
$4.99
The Games Keeper: A classic British locked room mystery: A classic traditional British mystery from Jack Benton, featuring private investigator John 'Slim' Hardy, with plot twists to the last page
Book 3
4.1
$4.99
Slow Train: a classic British locked room mystery: The Slim Hardy Mysteries #4
Book 4
4.1
$0.99
The Angler's Tale: a thrilling British mystery with twists until the last page: A classic traditional British mystery from Jack Benton, featuring private investigator John 'Slim' Hardy, with plot twists to the last page
Book 5
3.7
$4.99
Eight Days: A classic British locked room mystery with twists until the last page: A classic traditional British mystery from Jack Benton, featuring private investigator John 'Slim' Hardy, with plot twists to the last page
Book 6
4.0
$4.99
When the Wind Blows: the new Jack Benton mystery: A classic traditional British mystery from Jack Benton, featuring private investigator John 'Slim' Hardy, with plot twists to the last page
Book 7
4.8
$4.99
The Circus Lights: A classic traditional British mystery from Jack Benton, featuring private investigator John 'Slim' Hardy, with plot twists to the last page
Book 8
4.4
$3.99
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