Matthew Costello

Cherringham, Episodes 10-12 Matthew Costello

Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, this cozy detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Each of the self-contained episodes is a quick listen for the morning commute, while waiting for the doctor, or when curling up with a hot cuppa.

A Deadly Confession

On the edge of Cherringham lies St. Francis' Convent, home of the Sisters of St. Francis, a small Catholic teaching order. Here a handful of nuns worship, contemplate, and pray. And here, one Easter, the beloved local priest Father Byrne meets his unexpected demise. The circumstances of his death are suspicious, and soon Jack and Sarah are on the case. What secrets did Father Byrne take to the grave? Who wanted him dead? And is religious faith ever a guarantee of innocence?

Blade in the Water

It's just days before the Cherringham Regatta-an annual event that draws luxury yachts from across the country, as well as the local boat crowd, all looking to party on the river. But it's no party when boats are vandalized, and a wealthy executive turns up missing, with his blood on the deck. As the Regatta date looms, Jack and Sarah discover that what's happening on the water looks less like vandalism and more like murder.

Death on a Summer Night

Twenty-five years ago, on a hot summer night, Tim Bell drove to a secluded spot with talented young musician Dinah Taylor after their date at the village fair. But Dinah was never seen again, and Bell-with blood spatters on his clothing-was sent to prison for her murder. Now freed, Bell has returned to Cherringham and his life is in danger from those who feel that justice hasn't really been served. But, Jack and Sarah wonder, was Bell truly guilty-or did the real killer escape detection all those years ago? As Cherringham swelters in another hot summer, time is running short to uncover the truth before someone else dies.