{"title":"Mike Ripley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Mike Ripley, a celebrated author renowned for his contributions to the crime and thriller genre. With a distinguished career in both writing and broadcasting, Ripley has carved out a niche with his compelling storytelling and unique blend of suspense and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works are the \u003cem\u003eMr Campion\u003c\/em\u003e series, which seamlessly extends the legacy of the iconic detective Albert Campion, created by Margery Allingham. In this series, Ripley pays homage to the golden age of detective fiction while adding his own contemporary flair. Titles such as \u003cem\u003eMr Campion's Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMr Campion's Coven\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMr Campion's Memory\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMr Campion's Wings\u003c\/em\u003e offer readers an enticing mix of mystery, humour, and intrigue. Each book invites you to unravel complex cases alongside the charming and resourceful Mr Campion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the sophisticated and intriguing world of Mike Ripley's \u003cem\u003eMr Campion\u003c\/em\u003e series and experience the thrill of classic crime fiction crafted with modern-day savvy. Perfect for fans of detective stories and those new to the genre, Ripley's books promise hours of gripping entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mr-campions-coven-by-mike-ripley-9781448312276","title":"Mr Campion's Coven","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlbert Campion\u003c\/em\u003e is in the bleak, remote, and very muddy village of Wicken on the Essex coast on a mission to rescue Dame Jocasta's dog, but soon finds himself sinking into something far more dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEast coast of England, 1971.\u003c\/em\u003e Harvard student Mason Clay is writing a thesis on a group of settlers who travelled to America from the remote Essex coastal village of Wicken-juxta-Mare 300 years ago. Clay plans to visit Wicken as part of his research, and who better to assist him with all things Essex than Albert Campion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Wicken is already firmly on Campion's radar thanks to Dame Jocasta Upcott's luxury yacht, found beached on a mudbank close to the village, its captain very stuck—and very dead—in the mud. Was it a bizarre accident or something more sinister?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgreeing to Dame Jocasta's request to recover her beloved pet pooch, Robespierre, Campion finds himself in Wicken, surrounded by suspicious locals and tales of witchcraft. He soon discovers its past is linked to a number of current disturbing events...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238663274732,"sku":"9781448312276","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18032393482703.jpg?v=1769045207"},{"product_id":"mr-campions-wings-by-mike-ripley-9780727850409","title":"Mr Campion's Wings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA gruesome discovery at an aircraft hangar leads Albert Campion into a turbulent mystery set in Cambridge in the middle of the Cold War.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Ripley again marries a crafty plotline with a persuasive evocation of Allingham's style and characterizations. Fans of the originals will be delighted\" — Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have often said that my wife is a constant surprise to me.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCambridge, 1965.\u003c\/i\u003e The honorary doctorate ceremony for Albert Campion's wife takes a dramatic turn when Lady Amanda is arrested by Special Branch for breaking the Official Secrets Act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNever before having taken much interest in his wife's work in cutting-edge aircraft design, Mr Campion sets out to discover more about the top-secret Goshawk Project in which Amanda is involved. He quickly realises he is not the only one keen to learn the secrets of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a badly mutilated body is discovered at the Goshawk Project's hangar — the result, it would appear, of a bizarre accident — Campion is drawn into a turbulent mix of industrial espionage and matters of national security. And as he attempts to get to the bottom of the deadly goings-on, it seems that the bicycles and punts are almost as dangerous as the aircraft...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238678577388,"sku":"9780727850409","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3375963482447.jpg?v=1769045247"},{"product_id":"mr-campions-memory-by-mike-ripley-9781448311088","title":"Mr Campion's Memory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlbert Campion must dig deep into his memory to solve this latest mystery involving king of construction, Sir Lachlan McIntyre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLondon, 1972\u003c\/em\u003e. Albert Campion's nephew Christopher, an aspiring public relations guru, needs his uncle's help with a client. Construction magnate Sir Lachlan McIntyre enjoyed a meteoric rise after the Second World War and is in line for a life peerage, but his reputation is in jeopardy as he becomes the prime suspect for a murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist David Duffy was curiously more interested in McIntyre's youthful years before the war than his rags-to-riches story. Not long after the pair exchanged verbal blows, Duffy was shot dead in his car close to the M1 motorway and McIntyre's home. Why was Campion's name included on a list discovered in Duffy's notebook under the heading 1932? What happened forty years ago, and could it be linked to Duffy's death?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCampion must dig deep into his memory to get to the bottom of the mystery, but can he prove McIntyre's innocence, or is he just digging himself into trouble?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238683394284,"sku":"9781448311088","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18020513482703.jpg?v=1769045301"},{"product_id":"mr-campions-christmas-by-mike-ripley-9781448317028","title":"Mr Campion's Christmas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Campions\u003c\/em\u003e are snowed in at Christmas, but just when they think it can't get any colder, their holidays take an even chillier turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER OF THE CRIMEFEST LAST LAUGH AWARD 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE SPYMASTERS BOOK PRIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorfolk, 1962\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Suddenly hostage to events, the Campions are drawn into a fiendish web of espionage as the Cold War comes chillingly close to home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238683951340,"sku":"9781448317028","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18079913482703.jpg?v=1769045345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mike-ripley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}