Audiobooks by Debbie Young

Murder at the Vicarage: A small-town cozy mystery

"'An affectionate glimpse of traditional rural English life… A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery. Well worth a read!' - T.A. Williams Autumn arrives in the Cotswolds, and amateur writer and bookseller Sophie Sayers is looking forward to a cozy Halloween at the village bookshop. But the season takes a sour turn when the new vicar bans the festivities altogether. Instead, he demands a sinister Guy Fawkes bonfire, sparking local outrage. Sophie suspects the vicar is hiding more than just a dislike of ghosts and pumpkins. And who is the suspicious visitor in the shiny suit and lime-green socks, claiming to be a publisher’s rep? When a body is found at the bonfire site just before the fire is lit, the celebration turns dangerously hot. Secrets smoulder, and as danger closes in, Sophie must act before the truth goes up in smoke. Perfect for fans of Katie Gayle’s Julia Bird Mysteries, this small-town whodunit delivers a bookish amateur sleuth, village intrigue, and plenty of seasonal atmosphere. Debbie Young is the author of the Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries, a cozy mystery series set in a picturesque English village, blending British humor, amateur sleuthing, and classic whodunit storytelling. With a background in publishing and bookselling, Debbie Young brings authenticity, charm, and a keen understanding of the genre to her work."

Debbie Young (Author), Mary Woodvine (Narrator)

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Best Murder in Show: The start of a British cozy murder mystery series

"'A cracking example of cozy crime!' - Katie Fforde When amateur writer Sophie Sayers inherits a cottage in the sleepy English Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow, she's hoping for a fresh start and a chance to finally pursue her dream of becoming a real author… What she gets instead is a dead body found on a carnival float, an extraordinary assortment of suspects, and a murder to solve! But who might be to blame…? Is the enigmatic bookseller Hector Munro all he seems? And what about the over-friendly neighbour who brings her jars of honey? Not to mention the eccentric village shopkeeper, the village show committee, the writers' group and drama club, who are all suspiciously keen to welcome her to their midst. Can Sophie find the courage to solve the case, or could this new move be her biggest mistake? Perfect for fans of M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series. Debbie Young is the author of the Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries, a cozy mystery series set in a picturesque English village, blending British humor, amateur sleuthing, and classic whodunit storytelling. With a background in publishing and bookselling, Debbie Young brings authenticity, charm, and a keen understanding of the genre to her work."

Debbie Young (Author), Siobhan Waring (Narrator)

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The Importance of Being Murdered - A BRAND NEW cozy mystery from bestseller Debbie Young for 2026 (Unabridged)

"The BRAND NEW page-turning cozy mystery from Debbie Young, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie ONE VILLAGE. TEN SUSPECTS. ONE DEADLY PERFORMANCE. The curtain is about to rise on the Bunbury Players' latest production, Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. But moments before the show starts, the leading man, retired star of stage and screen Bertram Manchester, is found dead in his dressing room. As rumours spread throughout the Cotswold village community, Detective Constable Windermere seizes her chance to catch a killer and secure the promotion she craves. The trouble is, every member of the cast has something to hide. Will her front-row seat to murder enable DC Windermere to uncover the truth ... or will she be the next person taking their last bow? Readers are loving The Importance of Being Murdered: 'I really enjoyed this witty, fun cosy mystery with a fantastic cast of characters. Each one felt distinct, well-developed, and easy to picture, which made the whole story come to life beautifully.' Reader review 'Highly recommended! Readers, find some quiet alone time to settle in with this one because you won't stop reading until you've turned the final page.' Reader review 'A fun cozy mystery with the colorful cast and a quirky twist I didn't see coming... if this would become a series I would be its biggest fan.' Reader review Praise for Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter 'A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'I would have given this a 6 if I could have!' Goodreads Reviewer 'This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won't be the last.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.' Goodreads Reviewer,"

Debbie Young (Author), Laura Kirman (Narrator)

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Death at the Village Christmas Fair - A BRAND NEW page-turning cosy mystery from Debbie Young (Unabridged)

Debbie Young (Author), Willow Nash (Narrator)

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Death at the Village Chess Club

"A BRAND NEW instalment in Debbie Young's Cosy Mystery Series With her Curiosity Shop open for business, Alice Carroll is finally settling into life in the picturesque Cotswold village of Little Pride. But then her old life comes knocking. . . Alice's ex boyfriend, Steven, who dumped her to travel the world, has run out of money and asks Alice to sell off his collection of chess sets. Alice decides to host a tournament to showcase the boards, and her plan seems to be working. That is, until chess pieces begin to mysteriously disappear. And when a body is discovered outside the tournament, Alice realises that the victim was a pawn in another, far more dangerous game. As the host of the event, Alice is eager to help the police investigate. She doesn't know why anyone would be interested in stealing random chess pieces, let alone willing to kill for them, but she's determined to find out. Can she solve the case before someone else gets hurt? Or will this be one gambit too far for Alice? Readers LOVE Debbie Young's delightful mysteries: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T. A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter 'A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would have given this a 6 if I could have!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent book!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won't be the last. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Debbie Young (Author), Willow Nash (Narrator)

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Wicked Whispers at St Bride's - A cozy murder mystery from Debbie Young (Unabridged)

"'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson Gemma Lamb is ready for an uneventful term at St Bride's, she's had enough of dastardly deeds and sinister strangers.However, she's barely back at school before: Unlucky in love Oriana is sneaking around at odd hours Handsome Joe is keeping secrets Militant Mavis feels a scandal is brewing It's all a bit much, so when a stranger appears, Gemma thinks she's had enough. But this stranger isn't so sinister, instead he looks rather too familiar. If Gemma can't get him away from the school the whispers and scandal his presence could unleash may just close St Bride's doors for good.Gemma's joined forces with her colleagues to save the school in the past, but this time she's going to have to do it on her own...For anyone who loved St Trinian's - old or new - or loves a cozy mystery on a grand estate filled with rather 'interesting' characters.Readers love Debbie Young:'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde'They are fantastic for a quick, easy read on a cold evening and made me remember my old Enid Blyton obsession fondly, and I could definitely read many more tales of St Bride's' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'This series gets better and better with each new story and I do look forward to reading more about these incredibly likeable characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'This book and the whole series, just feels as though it is like a Malory towers for grown ups with just a tad more intrigue, and i just love everything about them' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Totally delightful, engaging, light-hearted entertainment' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review"

Debbie Young (Author), Laura Kirman (Narrator)

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Artful Antics at St Bride's - A page-turning cozy murder mystery from Debbie Young (Unabridged)

"The brand new instalment in Debbie Young's brilliant Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery series. When English teacher Gemma Lamb's school flat is wrecked by storms, maverick headmistress Hairnet insists the girls must fund its repair by setting up their own businesses - the start of a series of hilarious unintended consequences. Meanwhile Gemma's worries are compounded by the arrival of bossy new girl Frieda Ehrlich, sponsored by a mysterious local tycoon whose wealth is of dubious origins. Fearful for the school's reputation, Gemma recruits an old friend to help investigate the tycoon's credentials, jeopardising her romance with sports teacher Joe Spryke. What is Frieda hiding? Why is her sponsor living in a derelict manor house? Why is his chauffeur such a crazed driver? And what has become of McPhee, Hairnet's precious black cat? With a little help from her friends, Gemma is determined to solve these mysteries, restore her flat and save the school. For anyone who loved St Trinian's - old or new - or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Bride's is the perfect read for you!Readers love Debbie Young:'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson'An affectionate glimpse of traditional rural English life. . . A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery. Well worth a read!' T. A. Williams'I am just love, Love, LOVING this series, and this is another wonderful installment. I devoured it and couldn't get enough of it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'This funny, warm, lovely story will keep you entranced and entertained from the first page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review"

Debbie Young (Author), Laura Kirman (Narrator)

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Death at the Old Curiosity Shop

"Preorder the start in a BRAND NEW cosy mystery series from Debbie Young A picturesque village. A quaint highstreet. . . And a murder to solve. Alice's new life is off to a deadly start. When Alice Carroll steps into Curiosity Cottage, a picture-perfect former bric-a-brac shop in the Cotswold Village of Little Pride, she thinks she's found the perfect place to start the new phase of her life. Freshly separated from her collector long-term boyfriend, she's excited to embrace her new, minimalist existence. All Alice needs to do is sell off the left-behind stock, and settle in. But the villagers of Little Pride have other ideas, and Alice quickly realises they won't give up their beloved shop without a fight. Then a dead body is found buried in her neighbour's compost heap, and Alice realises there's much more to Little Pride, and its residents, than meets the eye. Head for the Cotswolds in this delightful new cozy mystery series, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie. Readers LOVE Debbie Young's delightful mysteries: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T. A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter 'A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would have given this a 6 if I could have!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent book!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won't be the last. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Debbie Young (Author), Willow Nash (Narrator)

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Driven to Murder - A Sophie Sayers Cozy Mystery (Unabridged)

"A perfect cosy crime for fans of M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series. Change is coming to Wendlebury Barrow - and not everyone is happy about it. . . When the local bus company announces it will be stopping its route through their quaint Cotswold village, the people of Wendlebury Barrow are up in arms. Not least Sophie Sayers, whose driving lessons with her boyfriend Hector get off to a bumpy start. But the locals' peaceful protests against the decision turn deadly when a body is discovered on the Number 27. No one can work out how a passenger met their demise, let alone how the driver didn't notice. While the police wait for the post mortem results, Sophie immediately suspects foul play, and launches her own investigation. Can she solve the murder before another passenger is hurt?"

Debbie Young (Author), Jaimi Barbakoff (Narrator)

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[German] - Ein Dorf unter Verdacht - Cottage Crimes (Sophie Sayers ermittelt), Band 3 (Ungekürzt)

"Ganz Wendlebury Barrow steht unter Mordverdacht - Sophie Sayers ermittelt. Die beliebte Cosy Krimi-Reihe geht mit einem skurrilen Fall weiter! Als eine mysteriöse Fremde im verschlafenen Wendlebury Barrow auftaucht und das ganze Dorf beschuldigt, ein Baby ermordet zu haben, hat Hobbydetektivin Sophie Sayers sofort die wildesten Theorien. Da hilft es auch nicht, dass ihr Ex-Freund überraschend auftaucht, gerade als ihre neue Romanze mit dem charmanten Buchhändler Hector Munro in Schwung kommt. Welche Geheimnisse verbirgt die Fremde, und wessen Baby ist es überhaupt? Kann Sophie den Fall lösen und gleichzeitig ihr Liebesleben in Ordnung bringen? Alle Bände der Sophie Sayers ermittelt-Reihe können unabhängig voneinander gehört werden."

Debbie Young (Author), Dagmar Bittner (Narrator)

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[German] - Eine Leiche zu viel - Cottage Crimes (Sophie Sayers ermittelt), Band 2 (Ungekürzt)

"Was verbergen die Einwohner des malerischen englischen Dorfes? Der spannende Cosy Krimi zum Rätseln und Schmunzeln! Das ganze verschlafene Dörfchen Wendlebury Barrow freut sich auf die Feierlichkeiten zu Halloween - bis der neue Pfarrer Mr. Neep das Fest verbietet. Und so durchkreuzt er auch Sophie Sayers Pläne, mit dem charismatischen Buchhändler Hector Munroe zu feiern, und ihre aufkeimende Romanze aufleben zu lassen. Als Sophie von einer finsteren Gestalt verfolgt wird, ist sie davon überzeugt, dass etwas Unheimliches - oder sogar Mörderisches in dem kleinen Dorf vor sich geht, seitdem der neue Pfarrer angekommen ist. Welche dunklen Geheimnisse verbirgt er und was haben diese mit Hector zu tun? Alle Bände der Sophie Sayers ermittelt-Reihe können unabhängig voneinander gehört werden."

Debbie Young (Author), Dagmar Bittner (Narrator)

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[German] - Ein preisgekrönter Todesfall - Cottage Crimes (Sophie Sayers ermittelt), Band 1 (Ungekürzt)

"Ein beschauliches Cottage, ein verschlafenes Dorf - und ein niederträchtiger Mord. Die unterhaltsame Cosy Krimi-Reihe in den britischen Cotswolds beginnt! Als Sophie Sayers das Cottage ihrer Tante in einem kleinen englischen Dorf erbt, hofft sie auf ein ruhiges und entspanntes Leben. Stattdessen findet sie eine Leiche auf einem Festumzugswagen! Die Tote schien nicht gerade beliebt zu sein und die Gruppe der Verdächtigen ist groß. Wem kann Sophie als Neuling im Dorf vertrauen? Ist der rätselhafte - und charmante - Buchhändler Hector Munro wirklich der, der er zu sein scheint? Und was ist mit dem überfreundlichen Nachbarn, der ihr Gläser mit Honig bringt? Ganz zu schweigen von den Mitgliedern des Veranstaltungskomitee, der Schriftstellergruppe und des Theatervereins. Sie alle sind verdächtig erpicht darauf, Sophie in ihrer Mitte aufzunehmen ... Kann sie den wahren Mörder entlarven, bevor sie selbst zum Opfer wird?"

Debbie Young (Author), Dagmar Bittner (Narrator)

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