HARRY AXETON SERIES
BY MAY QUILLINK
The redoubtable Harry Axeton battles to bring the villains to justice in a series of gripping mysteries set in the 1930s. As a master sleuth, he is used to crossing swords with the cleverest, the most devious and the most successful of villains. As such, his unique detecting skills are regularly called upon by the police forces of England as well as private clients.
Solving baffling crimes and sinister murders is what he does best.
And danger is a part of the adventure…
The first story in the series is available below – click on the button at the bottom of the page for free access. I hope you enjoy following Harry Axeton as he attempts to crack one of his most challenging murder cases.
May Quillink, 3rd July 2026

HARRY AXETON INVESTIGATES
THE SIXPENNY ERRAND MURDER
April Bell is described by her friends and family as a sweet, innocent eighteen-year-old woman who never made an enemy.
But is that true?
Harry Axeton finds himself summonsed to Royston Lodge, the home of the wealthy Royston family, to hunt for the answer to that very question. And it isn’t long before the case of THE SIXPENNY ERRAND MURDER tests even his well-honed detecting skills.
Find out what surprises await the master sleuth at Royston Lodge by clicking on the button below.