
The Cornish Snapper
The Granite Mystery
Martin Hesp(Author)
Kingsdown Books (Publisher)
Published on 18. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
226 pages
978-1-7398694-6-5 (ISBN)
Description
Two journalists, one mystery, and a partnership built on the front lines of local news.
In the tradition of the great investigative duos, The Cornish Snapper introduces Lammoran and Hamilton - the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson of West Country journalism. It is 2002, and when this veteran reporter and young photographer are sent to cover a routine story they find that, in the world of regional news, the most explosive secrets are often hidden in plain sight.
While Hamilton's instincts lead the way, it is Lammoran's steady lens, newly introduced digital camera gear, and acute powers of observation that bring the truth into focus. Together, they navigate a web of rural intrigue that spans the rugged Atlantic coast and bleak moors of West Penwith and the quiet creeks of southern Cornwall.
Written by veteran journalist Martin Hesp, this novel is both a fast-paced mystery and a love letter to a vanishing era of news-gathering. It captures the wit, grit, and enduring bond of two journalists who know that behind every headline lies a story that someone wants to keep buried.
More details
Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
325 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7398694-6-5 (9781739869465)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Martin Hesp is an award-winning journalist and author with over 40 years of experience capturing the soul of the British countryside. Best known for his long-running "Hesp Out West" series and weekly columns in the Western Morning News and Western Daily Press, Martin has become a definitive voice for the South West of England. A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, his work explores the intersection of landscape, heritage, and the culinary arts -from foraging on Exmoor to uncovering hidden gems in the West Indies. When not writing, Martin hosts the Adventures in Journalism podcast, where he continues to champion authentic storytelling and regional culture. He lives in Somerset, where he remains a passionate advocate for local food producers and the preservation of rural narratives.