Fleur Hitchcock

  • 5 stars across 23 books
Fleur Hitchcock Biography
Fleur writes thrillers and adventures for 8 - 13 year olds, many of which are murder mysteries, mostly contemporary, and some historical. With more than 20 published page turning books behind her, she is a passionate advocate for children’s reading and enjoyment of books, working as a children’s bookseller in Bath and bringing books and children together in schools across the country.

She has been nominated for many prizes and has won both the Leeds and Salford book awards. She lives in the Wiltshire countryside, and sets most of her books in the West Country. She is married and has two adult children.  

She has no pets, but several are buried in the garden.   

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6th October 2016

Murder In Midwinter

Sitting on the top deck of a bus days before Christmas, Maya sees a couple arguing violently in the middle of a crowded ... MoreMurder In Midwinter

(26 reviews) Review
4th May 2017

The Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback is one ... MoreThe Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

(24 reviews) Review
7th March 2019

The Boy Who Flew

A vivid adventure filled with danger and heroism from the author of Murder in Midwinter. Athan Wilde dreams of flight. ... MoreThe Boy Who Flew

(22 reviews) Review
3rd November 2022

Murder At Snowfall

A gripping thriller for readers who like danger and mystery and chills and spills from the comfort of their sofas... Unp... MoreMurder At Snowfall

(18 reviews) Review
28th July 2016

Bus Stop Baby

After finding an abandoned baby, 13-yr-old Amy sets out to find the mother.On her way home from school, 13-year-old Amy ... MoreBus Stop Baby

(15 reviews) Review
4th April 2019

Clifftoppers: The Arrowhead Moor Adventure

For Aiden, Chloe, Ava and Josh, holidays at their grandparents' cottage mean wild beaches, no curfew, Bella the dog, and... MoreClifftoppers: The Arrowhead Moor Adventure

(13 reviews) Review
4th October 2018

Murder At Twilight

Shortlisted for CrimeFest Awards' Best Crime Novel for Children 2019When Viv has a fight with Noah, she doesn't think it... MoreMurder At Twilight

(12 reviews) Review
4th August 2022

Mouse Heart

This atmospheric thriller, full of daring stunts and sinister villains, is perfect escapism for 9+ readers.Mouse, a foun... MoreMouse Heart

(10 reviews) Review
5th September 2019

Clifftoppers: The Fire Bay Adventure

For Aiden, Chloe, Ava and Josh, holidays at their grandparents' cottage mean wild beaches, no curfew, Bella the dog, and... MoreClifftoppers: The Fire Bay Adventure

(8 reviews) Review
9th October 2025

Murder at Christmas

A thrilling Christmas murder-mystery adventure - the perfect cosy crime read to keep you gripped this festive season!Aft... MoreMurder at Christmas

(8 reviews) Review
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