Books by Author Chris Turnbull

by Chris Turnbull
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8 books
Chris Turnbull is the author of historical fiction, and crime fiction set in the Yorkshire town of Whitby. Alongside his novels Chris is a children’s author of the Olly The Jack series, based on his real Jack Russell Terrier.
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The Vintage Coat

Chris Turnbull, 2015
Joseph Michaels is 25 and an accidental time traveller. After losing his job Joe finds himself working at the local second-hand shop. One day whilst unpacking new stock Joe comes across an old military coat that he just can't resist trying on. Excited by the powers of the coat, Joe quickly takes it home where he discovers it allows him to travel between present day Alston, Cumbria and the same area during WWII. Joe soon finds himself in the midst of living a double life. However, one night an unexpected air raid hits town and everybody is thrown into disarray; and Joe is faced with standing up for the ones he loves, even if it could cost him everything.

Carousel

Chris Turnbull, 2016
Jonathan was supposed to be getting married today, but instead he is in Paris; and what’s worse he is now over 120 years in the past. Transported back by an old amusement carousel, Jonathan finds his life turned upside down as he finds himself stuck in 1889. Desperate to return home, he goes in search of the carousel. Although his wish to return is high, he soon learns that his reasons to stay could be just as compelling.

Olly

The Top Security Dog
Chris Turnbull, 2020
Olly is a Jack Russell Terrier with attitude, and he takes his jobs of protecting the house extremely seriously. However, one day he wakes up to find that his favourite toy has gone missing, and it’s up to Security Olly to track down the thief. This is the first book of a 5 part series.

Olly & The Treasure Map

Chris Turnbull, 2021
Olly is a Jack Russell Terrier on a mission, and whilst out at the beach with his best friend, Luna the Lab, they discover a treasure map while helping to clean the beach. What treasures will they find at the end, or will their efforts be wasted on a pile of old junk?

Olly & The Halloween Party

Chris Turnbull, 2021
Olly is a Jack Russell Terrier with attitude, and today he is hosting a Halloween Party like no other! With Luna the Lab and Greyson the Whippet, there is sure to be trouble in store for these pups! Join Olly and friends in this Halloween fun!

The Planting of the Penny Hedge

Chris Turnbull, 2019
When an unknown man is discovered dead on Whitby beach, it is assumed that he has drowned. However, when the police arrive at the scene it soon becomes clear that there is more to this case than a simple drowning victim. The chief calls in newly appointed Detective Benjamin Matthews to look into the case. Matthews, originally from Whitby, has been living these past two years in York as a PC, and is less than happy with his transfer back to the harbour town. With a relocation, a family conflict and now a new case to solve Matthews is well and truly thrown in at the deep end; and the more he delves into the young mans complex life, the darker things get.

The Regatta Murders

Chris Turnbull, 2021
Whitby 1892 In the aftermath of a young man’s sudden death, his grieving mother believes him to have been poisoned, and requests Detective Benjamin Matthews be the one to investigate. Yet, at first glance, the lack of evidence or motive appears as though this will be an open and shut case. However, when more young men die in similar circumstances, Matthews quickly realises there’s more to this case than meets the eye. With no clear suspect, and everybody connected blaming a different person, plus his assistant, Harvey, acting strange; and a wife who is sick. Matthews has a lot on his plate. If the detective is to get to the bottom of this investigation, he must act quickly before any more lives are lost.

Illusions of Murder

Chris Turnbull, 2023
Whitby 1892 It's opening night for illusionist Victor Crown, and the residents of Whitby have packed out the theatre in anticipation of the renowned performer. However, when a young woman connected to the show winds up dead, talk starts to circulate that Victor could be to blame. It falls to Detective Benjamin Matthews to investigate, and determine whether the illusionist is as innocent as he claims. Can Matthews crack the case, or will he be outsmarted by a master of illusion?