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GENEALOGICAL CRIME MYSTERY AUTHOR
NATHAN DYLAN GOODWIN
The Hop-Picker Murders
(The Forensic Genealogist #11)
Paperback to be released in May 2026
Audiobook expected March 2026
Blurb
When Molly Moon discovers her aunt’s discarded 1920 journal, hidden in the attic of her Kent cottage, she uncovers a chilling claim among its cryptic entries: that four missing hop-pickers, including her own uncle, were murdered. Desperate to learn the truth, Molly turns to forensic genealogist Morton Farrier for help. What begins as a challenging case soon becomes far more complex as Morton delves into a murky world of disappearance, deception, and murder—while battling an unknown menace bent on destroying his career.
Click here to read the opening chapter
Hop-Picking Photo Gallery
Below you will find over 100 images showing some of the research process for this book and also showing the hop-picking process! Click the images for further information.
Lizzie Fry interview
Below you will find a 25-minute interview with Lizzie Fry, a real-life character featured in The Hop-Picker Murders.
Newspaper Article
Click below to read a newspaper article with Lizzie Fry about her time hopping in Kent.
1939 Register
Click below to see Lizzie Fry on the 1939 Register, where she is recorded staying at the Hopper Huts in Boughton-under-Blean.
Hopper Huts
Take a look inside The Bruff hopper hut, where Morton Farrier came to stay in September 2023 to research the case! More information (and booking) can be found at www.thehopperhuts.co.uk/
Hop-Picking films
Below you will find two wonderful old Pathé films depicting hop-picking in Kent.
Social Media Assets
If you would like to use any promotional images for this book for your social media pages, society journals, blogs, etc please click here to download the assets folder!
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