The first three books in 'The County Mounties', a series of mystery novels by Kevin Fitzpatrick, now available in one volume! Nine O'Clock Bus To Brompton: After the quiet village of Brompton is shaken by the discovery of a dead body, PC Don Barton is called in the investigate. Soon, his quiet life as a village bobby is shattered, as he enters a world of crime he never knew could have existed in their small town. Racing against time, can Don find the killer before more lives are lost? Acting Up: After becoming a sergeant, PC Don Barton is convinced that life has taken a turn for the better. After an altercation with a local thug, Don finds himself investigating a hit-and-run case. Drug smugglers and the London gangland all seem to be involved, and Don is determined to find out the truth. But can he crack the case? Return Ticket to Brompton: Don Barton is placed in charge of a dysfunctional team of young constables. While he attempts to knock his shift into shape, darker forces seem to be conspiring against him. Meanwhile, Don’s old boss has been replaced by a superintendent who hates him for damaging his career. With time running out, can Don bring the criminals to justice?

West Berkshire, the 1970s. PC Don Barton is convinced that life has taken a turn for the better when he passes his promotion exam and becomes an acting sergeant. Things take a turn for the worse after a violent altercation with a local thug. Soon later, Don finds himself investigating a hit-and-run case. Somehow, international drug smugglers and the London gangland all seem to be involved. Don is determined to find out the truth, but the more he uncovers, the greater the danger becomes. Can he crack the case before more lives are lost?