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Book 1 – The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives: A brand-new and utterly addictive cozy crime British mystery (The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Book 1) eBook : Kane, Jenny: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

On June 26, 2026

In cosy crime, Jenny Kane, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

With only five days to go before the cover and blurb for Book 3 are officially announced, I thought I’d continue my introductions to the main characters in The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives novels.

Having already introduced to Maggie Tyson;let’s say hello to her sidekick: Ryan Stepney.

Let’s meet Ryan Stepney.

Ryan is 22 years old.

He has recently left Birmingham University with a degree in Sociology.

Despite his best efforts, he can’t get a job.

A Brummy born and bred, Ryan has lived in Birmingham his whole life, either with his parents or in university accommodation.

He has a very gentle Birmingham accent.

His parents make no pretence about their indifference to him – he was a late, unplanned, child, and he feels unwanted and a disappointment.

His university girlfriend, Bea, has invited Ryan to move to Mousehole, Cornwall, to live with her in a flat her parents bought her.

On arrival in Mousehole, Ryan discovers Bea has other plans – plans that, luckily – lead him to Maggie Tyson.

Ryan inherited a love of detective novels and TV shows from his much loved gran.

Usually dressed in black jeans, black T-shirt and a black hoodie, Ryan is just over 6ft, a slim, gangly young man who is uncomfortable in his own skin.

A bit of a geek, he’s shy and lacks confidence.

When he is offered a part-time job and bedsit accommodation at Robbin’s Fish and Chip Shop, Ryan jumps at the chance.

Finally, after meeting Maggie, he feels he has the chance to do something with his life that his parents might just be proud of – while making his own dreams come true.

Penzance

If you’d like to read Ryan and Maggie’s first adventures, which take you from Penzance to Mousehole, Falmouth to Land’s End, and everywhere in between, then both Fish and Chip Detective novels are available as paperbacks, audiobooks and ebooks. They can be read in order, or as standalone novels.

Book 2 – The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder: An utterly charming and addictive cozy crime British mystery (The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Book 2) eBook : Kane, Jenny: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Book 3 will be announced on 30th June.

Happy reading everyone,

Jenny x

Meet Maggie Tyson

On June 18, 2026

In Cornwall, cosy crime, Jenny Kane, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

A week has already zipped by since the second of the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives novels was published: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Campervan Murder.

Thank you to everyone for their support and kind words about this book, and it’s predecessor, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives.

My detective team consists of Maggie and Ryan – along with occasional side kick, and honouree detective – Harry. Together with local police sergeant, David Peters, they have already solved a couple of major crimes. Over the next few weeks I thought we’d take a closer look at each of our fledgling detectives.

Let’s meet Maggie Tyson.

Maggie is 47 years old.

She has worked in Mr Robbins’ chip shop for over a decade.

Single mum to Izzie.

(Izzie is currently working as an outward bound tutor in New Zealand, prior to going to university in Bath.)

Cornish born and bred, Maggie has lived in Mousehole all her life.

A car crash robbed her of her parents while she was taking her A Levels.

She lived with her much loved Grandad from then onwards – becoming his carer until he died.

She inherited her love of puzzles and detective novels and TV shows from her grandad.

Maggie is 5ft 5, a UK size 16, with unruly brown curls. She is comfortable in her own skin.

When we was in her late teens she dated David Peters – they broke up, and a heartbroken David went away to join the police.

David Peters is now a Sergeant – and he’s recently transferred to the police station in Penzance.

Maggie talks to the local seagulls.

Prior to the death of her parent’s she’d intended to go to university, but that was never to be. Now, with the arrival of Ryan, her other dream – of becoming a private detective – might have the chance to come true.

If you’d like to read Maggie’s first adventures, and see how she met Ryan and friends, then both Fish and Chip Detective novels are available as paperbacks, audiobooks and ebooks.

Happy reading everyone,

Jenny x

OUT NOW! The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Campervan Murder

On June 11, 2026

In Cornwall, cosy crime, Jenny Kane, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

Today’s the day!

It doesn’t seem a moment since I was announcing the publication of the first novel in my new #cosy crime series: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives – and here I am, sounding a fanfare for the publication of book 2!

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder

Blurb

Don’t miss the second instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series!

It’s been a busy summer for the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they get drawn into their next investigation, hook, line and sinker…

The bustling streets of Mousehole are home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, where Maggie and Ryan dish up the best fried goods Cornwall has to offer – and solve a crime or two.

When a villager is found dead, Maggie and Ryan rapidly find themselves deep in a new mystery.

But as the case unfolds, it becomes clear that something strange is simmering beneath Mousehole’s serene surface. The enigmatic owner of the chip shop, Mr Robbins, is nowhere to be found. And when Maggie and Ryan search his campervan home, they find it already unlocked and completely ransacked…

Where is Mr Robbins? Is his disappearance linked to the murder? As the fish and chip shop detectives face a boatload of questions, can they catch the killer before someone winds up dead?

***

As you’ll know if you follow this blog, I have recently signed a contract to write another three stories – and I’m loving getting to grips with the plotlines I’ve got bubbling around in my head. The more stories I write, the more I’m enjoying developing the characters of Maggie and Ryan – increasing their confidence, and throwing them into steadily more demanding situations – both professional and personal.

This evening I’m celebrating the launch of this novel at Black Cat Books in Launceston, Cornwall – complete with a cone of chips for everyone who attends – I can’t wait!! (There are very few tickets left – but if you want to come along, contact the shop here: emily@blackcatbooksltd.co.uk -07505139361

You don’t need to have read the first book in the series to enjoy this one.

You can buy ‘Campervan Murder’ from all good book retailers, including your local independent book seller, as well at via:

Amazon UK

***

The reviews for the series so far, have been amazing. I’m so grateful to everyone who’s taken the trouble to write a lovely review.

‘An instant must-read series’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Well this was simply fantastic. It was everything I was looking for in a small town cozy murder mystery’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me hooked from the first page’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Truly addictive’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in this series. It will go to the top of my To-Be-Read pile!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I LOVED this book. It’s clever, fun and a great cozy’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Well written and compelling, it kept me guessing and having fun’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy reading everyone,

Jenny x

Opening Lines: Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Campervan Murder

On June 9, 2026

In Cornwall, cosy crime, Jenny Kane, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

It’s launch week for the second of my new #cosycrime series:

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Campervan Murder.

Publication day is this coming Thursday, 11th June

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder

Blurb

Don’t miss the second instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series!

It’s been a busy summer for the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they get drawn into their next investigation, hook, line and sinker…

The bustling streets of Mousehole are home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, where Maggie and Ryan dish up the best fried goods Cornwall has to offer – and solve a crime or two.

When a villager is found dead, Maggie and Ryan rapidly find themselves deep in a new mystery.

Where is Mr Robbins? Is his disappearance linked to the murder? As the fish and chip shop detectives face a boatload of questions, can they catch the killer before someone winds up dead?

Here are the first 500 words to whet your appetite…

Chapter One

Wednesday 3rd September

‘This is perfect!’ Izzie’s enthusiasm shone out of the computer screen.

‘Perfect?’ Maggie was surprised at her daughter’s reaction.

‘How can the fish and chip shop I work in being broken into be a good thing?’

‘Come on, Mum! You wanted a more challenging case to investigate – now you’ve got one.’

‘I wasn’t imagining anything so close to home. Perhaps I should have been careful what I wished for,’ Maggie reluctantly admitted. ‘To tell you the truth, Ryan and I have discussed giving up on the idea of being private detectives. We’ve only had three cases in three months. One lost cat, a stolen bird table and a stolen necklace.’

‘Did you say, bird table?’

‘I did. Turned out our client’s neighbour had “borrowed” it.’

Maggie rolled her eyes. ‘We found ourselves refereeing a long running dispute between neighbours.’

‘And did you resolve their argument?’

‘We did – but I suspect it was a ceasefire rather than a truce.’

‘And the cat?’

‘Ryan found it after knocking on doors for the best part of a day, asking people to check their outbuildings to make sure she wasn’t trapped inside. The normally pampered feline was in a seldom-used shed a mile from home, looking very sorry for herself.’

‘I bet the owner was delighted to get her back.’

‘If she was, she didn’t show it. Went on alarmingly about how her darling’s pedigree value would be diminished if she had mongrel kittens.’

Izzie could sense her mother’s disappointment all the way from New Zealand. ‘It’s early days yet. You and Ryan solved a murder for goodness sake. Where is Ryan, anyway?’ Izzie picked up a mug, which Maggie knew would be full of green tea.

‘In your room. He’s really settled in, but don’t worry, he knows he’ll have to move back into the chippy’s bedsit once you’re home.’

Izzie blew air over her mug. ‘So, what happened at the chippy?’

‘Someone broke in through the back door last night. They stayed in the office. Left the shop alone.’

‘So what did they do?’

‘Searched the filing cabinet. Although why anyone would want to rifle through a load of order forms is beyond me. Either way, it doesn’t matter, because Mr Robbins doesn’t want us to investigate – or interfere, as he put it. You know how private he is.’

‘And then some! I swear he loves his “man of mystery” persona.’ Maggie couldn’t help but laugh, as Izzie asked, ‘Did you see anything?’

‘Very little. He ushered Ryan and me out of the office when we got to work this morning, saying he’d deal with it. Swore us to secrecy.’

A knowing smile crossed Izzie’s face. ‘I bet he hasn’t told the police.’

‘If you’re about to suggest he doesn’t want the matter investigated because he’s secretly a gangster, then I hate to disappoint you. He’s just the owner of a chip shop.’

‘He looks like a gangster.’

‘I know, but you can’t just make assumptions about…’

***

You don’t need to have read the first book in the series to enjoy this one.

You can preorder ‘Campervan Murder’ from all good book retailers, including your local independent book seller, as well at via:

Amazon UK

ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO!!

Happy preordering,

Jenny xx

1 WEEK TO GO: The Campervan Murder

On June 4, 2026

In Cornwall, cosy crime, crime, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder is published a week today!

I’m so excited to have a second adventure to send Maggie and Ryan on…and, to coin a phrase… “This time it’s personal!”

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder

Don’t miss the second instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, available to pre-order now!

It’s been a busy summer for the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they get drawn into their next investigation, hook, line and sinker…

The bustling streets of Mousehole are home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, where Maggie and Ryan dish up the best fried goods Cornwall has to offer – and solve a crime or two.

When a villager is found dead, Maggie and Ryan rapidly find themselves deep in a new mystery.

Where is Mr Robbins? Is his disappearance linked to the murder? As the fish and chip shop detectives face a boatload of questions, can they catch the killer before someone winds up dead? …

***

‘A fabulous cosy crime read with everything you would expect from the genre; great characters, an interesting story which keeps growing, a death (or two)… I highly recommend it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Truly addictive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

***

Maggie and Ryan return to the Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop in Mousehole in Cornwall. Together with their pensioner friend Harry and Maggie’s ex-boyfriend, Sergeant David Peters, they are soon hunting for a very clever felon…

You can make sure you get your copy of their new case by pre-ordering before publication on 11th June:

Pre-order from: Amazon UK

You can still enjoy The Campervan Murder if you haven’t read Maggie and Ryan’s first adventure: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives.

Happy preordering,

Jenny x

Three More Portions!

On May 27, 2026

In Cornwall, cosy crime, Jenny Kane, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

Woo Hoo!!!

I’m thrilled to say that I have just signed a new contract with Hodder & Stoughton to write another 3 Fish and Chip Shop Detective stories!

That means, that by January 2027, I will have written 6 cosy crime mysteries for Maggie, Ryan and good old Harry!

Since the first book in this series – simply entitled, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives – came out, my life has been nonstop. Book 2 – The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder comes out on June 11th, while book 3 will be published on 3rd September.

In between book events, to chat about this series, and teaching my lovely creative writing students, I’ve been very busy writing. I’m currently at the 25,000 word mark of book 4, and I’m still loving every second of it.

A massive thank you for all your support. It’s been a joy to see how many people have taken to my new series.

If you’re interested in hearing me natter about Maggie and co., and my writing journey so far, I’d be delighted to see you at one of my forthcoming events:

Author talk/book sale/signing: Tavistock Library on 5th June – 2-4 pm. FREE (No booking required)

Book 2 launch (with chips): Black Cat Books, Launceston – 7.30pm – £7.50 (Book direct with the bookshop- emily@blackcatbooksltd.co.uk)

Crime panel with Jayne Chard and Nicki Thornton:

They’ll be more events in July, and throughout the year; more info. soon.

If you’d like to book me for a bookish event, you can email me at: jennykaneromance@yahoo.co.uk

Right then, I’d best get cracking – I’ve three novels to write, edit, rewrite, edit, copy edit and proof before Jan!!

Happy reading,

Jenny xx

The Campervan Murder: 3 weeks to go

On May 21, 2026

In Cornwall, cosy crime, Jenny Kane, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

Ever since the publication of The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives on 2nd April, life has been nonstop – in a good way!

I’ve been overwhelmed by how well my first #cosycrime with Hodder has been received -THANK YOU ALL.

With (at time of typing) Book 1 still at the top of Amazon’s Culinary Cosy Crime start, I’m busy getting ready for the launch of Book 2 in three weeks time!!

BLURB:

Don’t miss the second instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, available to pre-order now!

It’s been a busy summer for the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they get drawn into their next investigation, hook, line and sinker…

The bustling streets of Mousehole are home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, where Maggie and Ryan dish up the best fried goods Cornwall has to offer – and solve a crime or two.

When a villager is found dead, Maggie and Ryan rapidly find themselves deep in a new mystery.

Where is Mr Robbins? Is his disappearance linked to the murder? As the fish and chip shop detectives face a boatload of questions, can they catch the killer before someone winds up dead?

Here are some of the lovely pre-release reviews I’ve received so far!

REVIEWS

‘A perfect easy reading escape that transports you to Cornwall, with lush descriptive writing that keeps you hooked to the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Truly addictive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in this series. It will go to the top of my To-Be-Read pile!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pre-order from: Amazon UK

If you are in the Launceston area of Cornwall, you can join me to toast the launch of this novel at The Black Cat Bookshop! (Tel:07505 139361)

Happy preordering everyone,

Jenny xx

Cover Reveal: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Campervan Murder

Amazon.co.uk: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder: A brand-new and utterly addictive cozy crime British mystery (The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Book 2) eBook : Kane, Jenny: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

On April 8, 2026

In Contemporary fiction, Cornwall, cosy crime, Fiction, Jenny Kane, The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives

**With the first novel in The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives out in the world, I can now reveal the cover for Book 2 in the series!**

I love what the fabulous design team at Hodder & Stoughton have come up with for:

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Campervan Murder!

Blurb

Don’t miss the next instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, available to pre-order now!
It’s been a busy summer for the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they get drawn into their next investigation, hook, line and sinker…

The bustling streets of Mousehole are home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, where Maggie and Ryan dish up the best fried goods Cornwall has to offer – and solve a crime or two.
When a villager is found dead, Maggie and Ryan rapidly find themselves deep in a new mystery.

Where is Mr Robbins? Is his disappearance linked to the murder? As the fish and chip shop detectives face a boatload of questions, can they catch the killer before someone winds up dead?

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives
Forty-eight-year-old Maggie is a lover of puzzles. When she’s not working at Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, she can be found on her sofa, nursing a cup of tea and solving the latest mystery thrown at the detectives in Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders and more. Maggie’s found a firm friendship with Ryan, a newcomer to Mousehole. When he’s not busy sleuthing, Ryan enjoys nursing a pint at The Mariner pub. Together, Maggie and Ryan serve the best fish and chips – and solve crimes as The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives.

The Setting
Mousehole is a picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, known for its scenic harbour, winding streets, and tiny sandy beach. It’s also home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, the only chippy in town. Tourists and locals alike enjoy a battered cod whilst admiring the calm waterfront. And if you want a side of gossip with your food, make sure you get to the chip shop at exactly 6 o’clock, where you’ll find local pensioner Harry, who is always up for a natter…

Published on 11th June this year, you can already preorder your copy from all good retailers, including:

Amazon.com: Amazon.com: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder: A brand-new and utterly addictive cozy crime British mystery (The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Book 2) eBook : Kane, Jenny: Books

Kobo: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder eBook by Jenny Kane – EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United Kingdom

Amazon.de: Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency series – Book 2: A brand-new and utterly addictive cozy crime British mystery (The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency) : Kane, Jenny: Amazon.de: Books

Waterstones: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and the Campervan Murder by Jenny Kane | Waterstones

If you haven’t yet read Book 1: The Fish and Chips Shop Detectives, you’ve plenty of time to do so before the second story in the series comes out. (You don’t have to read the first story to enjoy this one.)

Happy preordering,

Jenny x

Opening Lines: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives