--- product_id: 66232059 title: "The Murder Road (Cooper and Fry) Paperback – 5 May 2016" brand: "stephen booth" price: "€ 48.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 21 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/66232059-the-murder-road-cooper-and-fry-paperback-5-may-2016 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Murder Road (Cooper and Fry) Paperback – 5 May 2016 **Brand:** stephen booth **Price:** € 48.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Murder Road (Cooper and Fry) Paperback – 5 May 2016 by stephen booth - **How much does it cost?** € 48.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/66232059-the-murder-road-cooper-and-fry-paperback-5-may-2016) ## Best For - stephen booth enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stephen booth brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Murder Road (Cooper and Fry) Paperback – 5 May 2016 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51RosSGllZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Dark Peak in every way! *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2015* Stephen Booth's wonderful stories continue apace, yet another gripping mystery set, this time, not in the Peak District as the blurb tells us but in the High Peak; the Dark Peak, which is culturally and geographically very different. The tiny hamlet of Shawhead, which is close to the town of New Mills is home to a very small, diverse population but is at the heart of this story. Although Booth does not live in the Peak, he has captured the dark, atmospheric pulse of the area, where the inhabitants look to Manchester rather than the south of the county, all very reminiscent of William Blake's 'dark satanic mills'. The bleak and dramatic mountain of Kinder Scout looms over both the story and the characters.Cooper is now a detective inspector and Gavin has retired from the police service, although as he is about to take up a new job as an enquiry agent, so we can be sure he will figure in future plots! DS Diane Fry has moved on ... or has she?! A new addition to the team is DS Sharma who travels all the way from the city of Derby each day and even further from the cultural diversity of that city. What is he really doing in 'E Division'? No doubt we will find out as these long awaited stories continue to unfold.Other reviewers have outlined the plot so I don't feel the need to add to that, I am attempting to describe the setting which is unique to this part of the world.On this occasion, I have only given the book 4 stars overall because I felt that the ending was a little messy, although maybe I am being picky. However, for storyline, plot and characterisation, it is a five star mystery tale as is usual with this author. Can't wait for the next one, so please keep on writing Stephen! ### ⭐⭐ So disappointing *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2018* The Cooper and Fry novels are some of my favourites, but this one was so disappointing. The endless descriptions of canals, motorways, laybys, bridges, train lines etc became overwhelming and I found myself skimming large chunks. I felt sorry for anyone who lives in New Mills given the quite unpleasant and judgmental remarks - perhaps the author once had a bad experience there! The plot did not really work for me, neither did the behaviour of the characters. The entire team seemed to be acting out of character, and I kept expecting some back story which would explain this, but nothing was forthcoming. The dialogue felt stilted and unrealistic. In the previous books, Cooper, who was clearly feeling slightly overwhelmed at his forthcoming marriage, if not getting cold feet. It felt as though the author had painted himself into a corner and could only extricate himself by killing off the poor fiance in a fire after Cooper had suddenly rediscovered his joy at the impending nuptials, which felt just too contrived. But at least we could get back to Cooper and Fry. My greatest wish was granted when they did indeed get together. But now, well, such a perfunctory and disappointing ending. Sob. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Great Cooper (and Fry) Outing from Stephen Booth *by R***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 August 2015* A HGV lorry driver is murdered just outside a small and remote Derbyshire village. The murder could be connected to the inhabitants of the village, but can Detective Inspector Ben Cooper find the links to the village, a suicide, and a death on a nearby A road that happened 8 years before. Stephen Booth winds all of these events to a conclusion and in doing so shows his reader, the strangeness of a remote Derbyshire village as well as painting a picture of the Derbyshire countryside - the lightness and darkness, of White Peak and Black Peak. This is mostly Ben's story in which his team gains a new Detective Sergeant who may or may not fit in. Diane Fry is on the periphery yet, at the closure the will they, won't they, relationship between Cooper and Fry becomes more clearly defined. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/66232059-the-murder-road-cooper-and-fry-paperback-5-may-2016](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/66232059-the-murder-road-cooper-and-fry-paperback-5-may-2016) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*