Douglas Wynn Libri

Set against the backdrop of Lincoln, this gripping narrative delves into a series of chilling murders that shake the community to its core. The story follows a determined investigator as they navigate a web of secrets, betrayal, and hidden motives. As the investigation unfolds, the characters reveal their complexities and the dark underbelly of the town emerges. Themes of justice, morality, and the impact of crime on society are explored, making for a compelling read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

"In terms of murder and mayhem, Boston has tales to rival anywhere else in Lincolnshire ... Stabbings, shootings, poisonings, stranglings and suicides have all made it into the pages of the area's history ... The motives for such atrocious crimes ranged from overwhelming jealousy and blinding rage to calculated greed and petty disputes. These fourteen tales of true murder from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, compiled by renowned local author Douglas Wynn, will fascinate anyone wanting to know more about Boston's dark history"--Publisher's description

In the past, the east shore of Lincolnshire's long coastline was well adapted for smuggling and the rural quality of the county aided the transport and hiding of contraband goods.

This chilling collection of murder cases delves into some of the villainous deeds that have taken place in Scunthorpe's past.