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Burridge by Sea had a troubling day before the murder, there was a burglary from Miss Johnson’s grand house on the seafront relieving her of a clock worth £40,000 and a homeless veteran had been beaten up by the Seafront Defence Trust, the thuggish security group set up by the local Yacht Club to protect their Festival of the Sea. The community is riven with tensions as many are wondering what sort of town they are going to be left with if the Council and the Yacht Club have their way.
When John Sikorski’s battered body is found in his house behind the promenade Chief Inspector Barclay and Sgt Penrose are called in to investigate. There is speculation as to whether the incidents are linked. Pressure is brought to bear to get a quick result. Barclay is frustrated by obstruction from members of Sikorski’s family and indifference from the local hipster/arty community some of whom knew the victim.
The Voice of the Sea is the first book in a new series by Simon Magorian. It’s a traditional British mystery, with some tart humour and a satirical edge.
"Great plot and characters. Loved this book. Read it over a wet camping weekend. Burridge-by-Sea is full of interesting characters with hidden motives. Simon Magorian gives them great dialogue, often pithy and acerbic. The plot has an Agatha Christie flavour, brought up to date and with astute political, social and class awareness. Great read. I look forward to more from DCI Barclay."
Detective Chief Inspector Barclay is a sharp-minded investigator with a taste for fine food, and a deep dislike for bureaucracy. Driven by results and haunted by the weight of justice, he navigates murder cases with methodical precision and a dry, unflinching wit. Often at odds with his chief constable and out of step with official protocol, Barclay prefers the company of silence, good tailoring, and an unsolved mystery. He’s not one to talk about himself—but his case files speak volumes.
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