A Death in the Parish : The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller
(Author) Reverend Richard ColesTHE SEQUEL TO THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG CANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK... 'Champton joins St Mary Mead and Midsomer in the great atlas of fictional English villages where the crimes are as dastardly as the residents delightful' - DAMIAN BARR It's been a few months since murder tore apart the community of Champton apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change. But church politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother - headstrong, fearless Audrey - is obviously up to something, something she is determined to keep from him. And she is not the only one. And then all hell breaks loose when murder returns to Champton in the form of a shocking ritualistic killing...
Reverend Richard Coles
Reverend Richard Coles is a British musician, writer, and ordained priest in the Church of England. He rose to fame as part of the 1980s pop group The Communards before transitioning to a career in broadcasting and writing. Coles is known for his witty and engaging writing style, blending humor with poignant reflections on faith and life. His memoir "Fathomless Riches" is his most famous work, detailing his journey from pop star to priest and grappling with issues of sexuality and spirituality. Coles has made significant contributions to literature by sharing his unique perspective on religion and the human experience, earning him a respected place in the literary world.