Bing Turkby

“Probably the preeminent cosy crime guitar mystery writer in Palmerston North” – Gareth Ward (bestselling author of The Bookshop Detectives, Tarquin the Honest, and more).

Bing writes stories with a 95% chance of guitars and a 45% chance of cats

The third book in the Guitar Store Mysteries is out now! Against the Grain sees Dana trying to solve the murder of her old school friend while being threatened by two crooks. With the clock ticking, and Detective Wade McNeish being as much use as a custard guitar pick, will Dana, Brody and Paws McCartney crack the case in time?


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Reviews of Dead Man’s Axe – Book 1 of the Guitar Store Mysteries:

‘A thoroughly enjoyable story written with a smart, genuinely funny tone, perfect for any reader who needs a bit of bookish fun’ Louise Ward, Hawkes Bay Today

‘Once again Bing Turkby delivers an engaging piece of musical intrigue’ Gavin Burgess, Composer & Author

‘I am a fan of Brokenwood and can imagine this story in that universe. I hope it becomes a series.’ – Goodreads review.


Guitar Store Mystery t-shirts available now from PrintMighty!

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