The Inspector Harcourt Mystery Series
The Inspector Harcourt Murder Mysteries form a new series of contemporary, character-led crime stories featuring the history-loving Inspector Harcourt of the West Mercia police, set in a changing rural Worcestershire
The Proofreader
A village haunted by old ghosts, and a detective with ghosts of his own.
In the spring of 2017, DI Harcourt is called to the village of Castle Upton to investigate the death of Andrew Patch, only to find eerie traces of an unsolved crime from 40 years earlier.
The more he digs, the more personal the case becomes, as the village’s secrets entangle with his own unresolved past.
With his boss - Superintendent Hunter-Wright - embroiled in a mystery of his own, can an unlikely ally help Harcourt untangle the truth before another tragedy strikes?
Who holds the final piece of the puzzle, and why are they staying silent?
Introducing the first in a gripping new crime series set against the shifting landscape of rural Worcestershire. DI Harcourt, a detective with a passion for history and a past that refuses to let go, finds himself unravelling mysteries that strike far too close to home. But he’s not the only one with secrets - his hard-nosed superior, Detective Superintendent Rupert Hunter-Wright - has his own hidden puzzle to solve.
As crime collides with personal history, this character-driven series will keep you questioning where the past ends and the present begins.
This title was published in August 2024 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9798337549101
In the spring of 2017, DI Harcourt is called to the village of Castle Upton to investigate the death of Andrew Patch, only to find eerie traces of an unsolved crime from 40 years earlier.
The more he digs, the more personal the case becomes, as the village’s secrets entangle with his own unresolved past.
With his boss - Superintendent Hunter-Wright - embroiled in a mystery of his own, can an unlikely ally help Harcourt untangle the truth before another tragedy strikes?
Who holds the final piece of the puzzle, and why are they staying silent?
Introducing the first in a gripping new crime series set against the shifting landscape of rural Worcestershire. DI Harcourt, a detective with a passion for history and a past that refuses to let go, finds himself unravelling mysteries that strike far too close to home. But he’s not the only one with secrets - his hard-nosed superior, Detective Superintendent Rupert Hunter-Wright - has his own hidden puzzle to solve.
As crime collides with personal history, this character-driven series will keep you questioning where the past ends and the present begins.
This title was published in August 2024 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9798337549101
Water, Slaughter Everywhere
A Dark Mystery Unfolds in Rural Worcestershire…
In the autumn of 2017, Inspector Harcourt of West Mercia Police returns in the second gripping installment of this critically acclaimed crime series. Set in the picturesque yet increasingly troubled countryside of Worcestershire, this contemporary thriller is packed with twists, suspense, and unforgettable characters.
A Drowning That Doesn’t Add Up
When Gary Jones is found dead in the tranquil lake at Pickerton, a quiet village nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills, it seems like a tragic accident. But the discovery of a second, eerily similar drowning – this time of Zoya Agarwal, who walks into the River Severn and perishes – raises troubling questions. Could these two deaths be connected? And if so, what dark secret ties them together?
A Race Against Time
As Inspector Harcourt and his team dig deeper into the case, the clues seem to slip further from their grasp. And when Daniel Reed, a sharp-witted proofreader with a knack for seeing what others miss, is drawn into the investigation, he quickly uncovers more than he bargained for. With the water seemingly claiming more victims, Harcourt and Reed must work together to untangle the mystery – before it’s too late.
Taut, Atmospheric, and Full of Surprises
Set against the stunning yet foreboding backdrop of the Malvern Hills, this is a complex and atmospheric crime thriller that will keep readers on edge. As Harcourt faces the unsettling changes sweeping through his adopted countryside, he’s forced to confront the dark undercurrents of a place that may not be as peaceful as it seems.
Will the truth surface before more lives are lost? Find out in this thrilling, character-driven crime novel that explores the secrets lurking beneath the calmest of waters.
This title was published in August 2024 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9798337642680
In the autumn of 2017, Inspector Harcourt of West Mercia Police returns in the second gripping installment of this critically acclaimed crime series. Set in the picturesque yet increasingly troubled countryside of Worcestershire, this contemporary thriller is packed with twists, suspense, and unforgettable characters.
A Drowning That Doesn’t Add Up
When Gary Jones is found dead in the tranquil lake at Pickerton, a quiet village nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills, it seems like a tragic accident. But the discovery of a second, eerily similar drowning – this time of Zoya Agarwal, who walks into the River Severn and perishes – raises troubling questions. Could these two deaths be connected? And if so, what dark secret ties them together?
A Race Against Time
As Inspector Harcourt and his team dig deeper into the case, the clues seem to slip further from their grasp. And when Daniel Reed, a sharp-witted proofreader with a knack for seeing what others miss, is drawn into the investigation, he quickly uncovers more than he bargained for. With the water seemingly claiming more victims, Harcourt and Reed must work together to untangle the mystery – before it’s too late.
Taut, Atmospheric, and Full of Surprises
Set against the stunning yet foreboding backdrop of the Malvern Hills, this is a complex and atmospheric crime thriller that will keep readers on edge. As Harcourt faces the unsettling changes sweeping through his adopted countryside, he’s forced to confront the dark undercurrents of a place that may not be as peaceful as it seems.
Will the truth surface before more lives are lost? Find out in this thrilling, character-driven crime novel that explores the secrets lurking beneath the calmest of waters.
This title was published in August 2024 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9798337642680
Family Fiction
A Small Village, A Big Secret, and A Murder That Could Change Everything.
In the summer of 2019, the quiet Worcestershire village of Bishop’s Lacy is shaken to its core. As the funeral of Brenda Wilkins, the late wife of the local butcher, takes place, the village is gripped by a chilling question: what’s the connection between her death and the brutal murder of her neighbour, Kathleen Hodges?
Detective Inspector Harcourt and his team are on the case, but what they uncover raises even more unsettling possibilities. Could this be the work of a ruthless gang embroiled in county lines drug wars? Or is it something far more personal - tied to old family secrets, bitter rivalries, and the unresolved tensions surrounding Brenda’s will?
As proofreader Daniel Reed is brought in to lend his expertise, the mystery deepens, and the future of the Wilkins family hangs in the balance.
The third gripping installment in the critically acclaimed series of character-driven crime thrillers featuring Inspector Harcourt of West Mercia Police.
This title was published in August 2024 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9798337737485
In the summer of 2019, the quiet Worcestershire village of Bishop’s Lacy is shaken to its core. As the funeral of Brenda Wilkins, the late wife of the local butcher, takes place, the village is gripped by a chilling question: what’s the connection between her death and the brutal murder of her neighbour, Kathleen Hodges?
Detective Inspector Harcourt and his team are on the case, but what they uncover raises even more unsettling possibilities. Could this be the work of a ruthless gang embroiled in county lines drug wars? Or is it something far more personal - tied to old family secrets, bitter rivalries, and the unresolved tensions surrounding Brenda’s will?
As proofreader Daniel Reed is brought in to lend his expertise, the mystery deepens, and the future of the Wilkins family hangs in the balance.
The third gripping installment in the critically acclaimed series of character-driven crime thrillers featuring Inspector Harcourt of West Mercia Police.
This title was published in August 2024 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9798337737485
The Inspector Harcourt novels are available in bookshops in Worcester - at Script Haven and the Tourist Information Centre - and can be ordered from any Waterstones store, as well as all good bookshops, worldwide.
I am actively working on Book Four in the series: Bread of Heaven
I previously published a full-length mystery novel set in Norfolk.
Tales from Waxling Beach
Unlock the Mystery of the Past in This Gripping Tale of Secrets, Love, and Discovery
Set in the summer of 2007, Tales from Waxling Beach follows a televised archaeological dig near the lost village of Waxling on the North Norfolk coast. Over 19 days, a team of experts unearths something far more elusive than ancient artifacts—a mystery that seems to span generations, linking the present with the area’s haunting past.
As an ominous flood looms, the people of the region are torn between their fear of nature’s wrath and the fragile relationships that could break down once again. For PR executive Nick Golding, this unease is deeply personal. A sense of loss haunts him, one that stretches back to a childhood summer in Norfolk in 1967—the legendary ‘Summer of Love.’
Will Nick uncover the truth behind his unsettling feelings and discover the long-buried secrets of his past? Can he be reconciled to his personal history and save his marriage, or will the investigation into Waxling's mysteries tear it all apart?
Set against the backdrop of the technological revolution reshaping the world, Nick’s journey is one of truth, transparency, and self-discovery. As his London agency, Prindle Massey, faces massive changes driven by the rise of social media, Nick must confront not just the past—but his own future.
Tales from Waxling Beach is a gripping exploration of love, loss, and the quest for answers in an ever-changing world.
This title was published in August 2017 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9781975712983
Set in the summer of 2007, Tales from Waxling Beach follows a televised archaeological dig near the lost village of Waxling on the North Norfolk coast. Over 19 days, a team of experts unearths something far more elusive than ancient artifacts—a mystery that seems to span generations, linking the present with the area’s haunting past.
As an ominous flood looms, the people of the region are torn between their fear of nature’s wrath and the fragile relationships that could break down once again. For PR executive Nick Golding, this unease is deeply personal. A sense of loss haunts him, one that stretches back to a childhood summer in Norfolk in 1967—the legendary ‘Summer of Love.’
Will Nick uncover the truth behind his unsettling feelings and discover the long-buried secrets of his past? Can he be reconciled to his personal history and save his marriage, or will the investigation into Waxling's mysteries tear it all apart?
Set against the backdrop of the technological revolution reshaping the world, Nick’s journey is one of truth, transparency, and self-discovery. As his London agency, Prindle Massey, faces massive changes driven by the rise of social media, Nick must confront not just the past—but his own future.
Tales from Waxling Beach is a gripping exploration of love, loss, and the quest for answers in an ever-changing world.
This title was published in August 2017 in both print and Kindle formats and available in all amazon stores. Just search for this title or Mark Rasdall in any amazon store and the titles will appear. You can download the digital version to a Kindle or Kindle app on PC, iPad, iPhone and other devices.
The book is available in Kindle Unlimited too.
The print edition is also available from all good bookshops, worldwide.
ISBN: 9781975712983