Murder on the Cornish Train

Paperback Published on: 28/05/2026
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Synopsis

'One journey into a stormy Cornish night that you won't want to miss' Tom Hindle

'A fabulous, evocative setting, mysterious characters hiding dark secrets, and a plot that's as treacherous as a walk along the cliff edge in stormy weather... An exquisite murder mystery... Absolutely wonderful!' Fiona Leitch

'Full of plot twists and turns with a few red herrings thrown in, gripping, highly charged, intriguing and mysterious... Highly satisfying... I didn't see how it would end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One missing passenger. One dead body. Is it murder on the Cornish train?

It is a dark and stormy night when Jeff boards the Cornish sleeper train at Paddington station.

As they make their way down the dark British coast, waves crash over the carriages and the wheels rattle in the gale.

Arriving in Cornwall the next morning, Jeff discovers one passenger has vanished into thin air.

The next day, another is found dead on a windswept beach.

Jeff can't accept these are coincidences.

Could he hold the clue to catch the killer who boarded the Cornish train?

A totally gripping and page-turning British cosy mystery set on the misty coastline of Cornwall. Fans of Janice Hallett, Murder on the Orient Express and Tom Hindle will be hooked from the very first page.

Everyone is gripped by Murder on the Cornish Train:

'Such a good book, I was gripped from the start until the end. I really enjoyed all the twists and turns... I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a good mystery with plenty of twists and turns but also very unique characters' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A thrilling twisty crime novel which is made even more brilliant by the inclusion of sleeper trains and theatrical goings on! I really enjoyed trying to unpick the puzzle of the mystery at the centre of this book'

Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Great read, full of suspense and drama. Great conclusions, with some fabulous twists. I was gripped throughout' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A cliffhanger inside a cliffhanger... No one was who they seemed' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for J.M Hall:

'Fabulous, cosy, mystery... Wonderful... Absolutely perfect for fans of Richard Osman!' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a fantastic read! It gave me all the cosy... Really enjoyable characters that you feel like you've known for years once you finish the book... Love, love, loved this book' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Warm characters and wonderful writing...I loved it' S.J. Bennett

'Charming... The plot is cosy and tricky, with just the right blend of Miss Marple, interesting and quirky characters, secrets... I loved this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A charming read with a cast of characters you'll really connect with' Faith Martin

'The ingredients for the perfect modern cosy crime: intrigue, characters you care about and a good dollop of humour' Ian Moore

'So brilliant... I loved this so much! Perfect cosy crime - I am a big fan of this author!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The perfect page turning, guess-who cosy crime' Northern Life Magazine
'This fun crime novel will have you hooked from the very first page' Woman's Own

'Like an ornate puzzle box... A real page turner' Adam Macqueen

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399747776
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 34 mm
  • Weight: 270g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Murder on the Cornish Train
An interesting cosy crime novel
This is the first in a series set in Cornwall by J M Hall. I have enjoyed his previous cosy crime novels hence being eager to start this one! I did not ... READ MORE
Heather Howarth
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Murder on the Cornish Train
Dark and Haunting
Jeff is taking the sleeper train to Cornwall. HIs reasons are clear but only to him then a passenger disappears. It can't be a coincidence can it? Jeff fin... READ MORE
Kerry Henderson
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Murder on the Cornish Train
Full of suspense
A great read, full of suspense and drama. Great conclusions, with some fabulous twists. I was gripped throughout and highly recommend this book. I was luck... READ MORE
CHRISTINA FULCHER
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Murder on the Cornish Train
Full of suspense
A great read, full of suspense and drama. Great conclusions, with some fabulous twists. I was gripped throughout and highly recommend this book. I was luck... READ MORE
CHRISTINA FULCHER
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Murder on the Cornish Train
Such A Good Book, I Was Hooked From The Start!
Such a good book, I was gripped from the start until the end. I really enjoyed all the twists and turns and all the different characters who were definitel... READ MORE
Amanda-Jane  Savage
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Murder on the Cornish Train
Slow pace
From the book’s cover, you could be excused from expecting something from classic crime or perhaps the 1950s, but no, it is up to date. The title is also v... READ MORE
K MacLean