In 1868, a boy's father vanishes on Barkerville's gold-rich creeks. Thirty-two years later that boy, now a father himself, hires Granville and Emily to find out why. Can they solve this very cold case?

To find the answers their client needs, Granville and Emily must travel to Barkerville. In winter. They'll be facing the same harsh weather their client's father faced. Making a challenging case even more difficult.

Granville wants to travel light, fast and alone. Emily wants to go with him. Even if it means eloping. Concerned for her safety, Granville won't agree. Despite his oft-repeated desire for an early wedding date.

How will they—or their engagement—survive this one? And solve a case time has frozen solid.

A cold case mystery within a historical mystery, The Barkerville Murders yields two unique settings, with strong characters and more than a dash of romance.

This is the eighth book in the historical mystery series featuring John Granville and Emily Turner, and can be read as a stand alone.