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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

On July 1, 2026

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

For the entire month of July, you can buy the kindle version of The Fish & Chip Shop Detective and The Campervan Murder for ONLY 99p or 99c on Amazon!

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🎣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?

Don’t miss the next instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, perfect for fans of Peter Boland and Clare Chase!

Readers are obsessed with The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series:
‘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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book 2 can be read as a standalone story, if you don’t wish to read The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives first.

You can grab your kindle bargain here:

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COVER & BLURB REVEAL: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and a Mystery at Sea

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On June 30, 2026

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

I’m delighted to be able to announce that the third in my latest #cosycrime series will be published on 3rd September!

Hot of the heels of The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and The Campervan Murder – Maggie and Ryan have put down their salt and vinegar and picked up their magnifying glasses once again. This time they are looking for a missing teenager, which leads them to a mystery out at sea.

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Get ready to join the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they set sail on their latest investigation…

In the picturesque Cornish seaside village of Mousehole, Maggie and Ryan are busy running Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop. They love nothing more than a cup of tea, a nice slice of cake… and solving a murder mystery.

But Maggie and Ryan weren’t expecting to find a dead body in the castle on St Michael’s Mount, a famous island known for its causeway that disappears under water at high tide.

Already searching for a local youth, Mitch, who’s been missing for three weeks, Maggie and Ryan fear the worst. Then when a fishing boat is stolen, the detectives begin to suspect that all three mysterious events are somehow connected…

Has Mitch found himself in at the deep end? And can the amateur sleuths solve their latest case before the truth is left out at sea?

⛵Don’t miss book 3 in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch and Peter Boland – available to pre-order now!⛵

Praise for the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency series:
‘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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Quirky, heartfelt, exciting, sad, shocking… an absolutely brilliant start to a new series’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute treat for cozy mystery fans! The setting was atmospheric, the mystery intriguing, and the ending tied everything up beautifully’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

‘A brilliant series starter, one of the best I’ve read in a long while’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You can read the books in this series as standalones or in series order.

More news about novel no. 3 soon – in the meantime, you can preorder from all bookshops and online retailers, including:

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Happy pre-ordering

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

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.

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? …

***

‘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.

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?

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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘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.

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?

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

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On April 4, 2026

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

It’s time for an #openinglines blog and, as you’d expect, this time I’m sharing the first 500 words from my brand new #cosycrime novel:

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives.

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Don’t miss this brand-new cozy crime mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Peter Boland – available now!

There’s some fishy business happening in the idyllic Cornish village of Mousehole. As a killer begins to make waves, can these new amateur detectives solve the mystery?

Maggie Tyson loves living in the utterly charming village, Mousehole. She spends her days walking the local coastal paths, solving the latest crossword puzzle, and working in the small town’s only fish and chip shop.

Looking for a fresh start, Ryan Stepney is in desperate need of a job, and stumbles across a vacancy at the chip shop.

When a body is found by the harbour, shock ripples through the village. And as Ryan was the last person seen talking to the victim, he becomes the number one suspect in the investigation.

Maggie is certain that her new colleague had nothing to do with the murder, so swaps her apron for a magnifying glass, and starts to investigate herself.

Can Maggie prove Ryan’s innocence and reel in the killer, before they strike again?

The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives by Jenny Kane

FIRST 500 WORDS:

Chapter One: Monday, June 2^nd

Maggie wrapped a serving of fish and chips in paper and passed the aromatic package across the counter. There was something about her latest customer that made her give him an encouraging smile. He seemed lost.

‘Here you go, me’andsome. Best fish and chips for miles.’

‘Thanks.’

Offering up the card machine so that he could pay, Maggie nodded towards the rucksack at his feet. ‘On your holidays?’

‘No. Well, sort of.’ He shrugged, the movement giving him the air of a scarecrow swaying in the wind.

Judging the lad to be of a similar age to her daughter, Izzie, Maggie experienced a maternal pang. ‘Sort of?’

‘Yeah.’ He threw her a shy grin as he turned away, giving the shop door a firm tug as he closed it behind him.

As soon as he’d left the warm environment of Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, Maggie, found herself speculating about her latest customer.

Student maybe… Here on holiday with his mates after his exams, but they’ve had a row and he’s taking some time out… Picking up a cloth and a bottle of sterilizing spray, she wiped droplets of vinegar off the counter. Or he’s fallen out with his girlfriend and he’s after a bit of headspace.

Smiling to herself, Maggie pictured her daughter joining in her musings. She and Izzie had always enjoyed people watching; guessing what other people were like as they sipped coffee in the local café, or sat on the harbour wall, observing Mousehole’s nonstop supply of tourists as they meandered by.

Checking the time on the large, fish-shaped wall clock above the counter, Maggie headed to the front door and turned the ‘open’ sign to ‘closed’, before calling through to the office beyond the serving counter. ‘Mr Robbins, I’m closing up.’

The short grunt that greeted this news, was all she needed to remove her apron, unpin the white boater from her head, and hang them both on a hook inside the office door.

‘I’ll see you at six.’ Maggie waited for the second grunt of acknowledgement she knew her boss would give her before she left.

Eric Robbins – known to everyone as Mr Robbins, (with an emphasis on the mister, as though he felt very protective of the title), was seated in his usual position. Hunched forward, his palatial buttocks wedged into a blue plastic chair, he had a pair of black-rimmed designer glasses hooked over his cauliflower ears. The 1960’s design of the spectacles served to emphasise, rather than diminish, the line of his repeatedly broken nose. One hand rubbed continuously at his stubbly chin, while the other scrolled through whatever it was he was studying on the tablet propped up in front of him. He wore a crisp white apron and a white fabric boater, despite only rarely stirring himself to interact with the frying of anything, let alone to engage in conversation with a customer.

In ten years of working as Mr Robbins’ assistant in…

If you’d like to know what happens next, you can buy this cosy crime adventure from all good independent book shops, ebook/audio retailers, inc.:

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

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

Amazon.de: Amazon.de : the fish and chip shop detectives

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

Hodder & Stoughton: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives by Jenny Kane | Hachette UK

Happy reading,

Jenny x

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