Books like The Youth Hostel Murders by Glyn Carr

Abercrombie "Filthy" Lewker, a celebrated actor‑manager, mountaineer, and amateur detective, arrives in the remote village of Bickerdale, Cumberland, with his wife Georgie for a walking holiday. Almost immediately, Lewker learns that a young woman is gone from the local youth hostel. Joined in the search by local authorities, he discovers the body of Gay Johnson floating in a pool of water below a rocky cliff face. The circumstances of her death raise questions: did she fall from the cliff, or was foul play involved, given the head wound found on her body? Lewker’s investigative instincts, coupled with his mountaineering experience, make him uniquely suited to unravel the mystery that lies hidden in the mountainous terrain surrounding the hostel. Set against the rugged backdrop of the Lake District, the novel blends a classic whodunnit with vivid descriptions of climbing routes and the moorland landscape, offering readers a suspenseful tale of crime, nature, and human curiosity.

First publish date: 1953