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An online murder mystery

A Summer To Die For

A summer evening. A body in the park. Too many unanswered questions.

Construction company owner Neil Collins has been murdered in Mercia-upon-Tame. Search the records, question the accounts and trace the tensions behind a death in a public park.

4.77 / 5 · 47 player reviews
Difficulty
Hard
Playing time
120–240 minutes
Play your way
Solo or together
Original price was: £9.99.Current price is: £4.99.

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THE STORY

The park is quiet. The case is anything but.

Neil Collins’s body is discovered in a local park in Mercia-upon-Tame. What brought a construction company owner here—and who had a reason to make sure he never left?

The investigation draws you into business rivalries, troubled histories and accounts that demand careful scrutiny. Several people have connections to Neil. A connection alone is not proof.

You have access to the Stanfordshire Police case files: scene records, forensic evidence, witness statements and interview recordings. Lay the accounts alongside the records and test what each one can actually establish.

This is a case for detectives who enjoy taking their time and following a complicated trail.

THIS IS YOUR INVESTIGATION

Your desk at Stanfordshire Police.

Work through a substantial investigation with clear evidence folders, a large viewer, record information and notes at your side.

Explore the Stanfordshire Police files with evidence information and notes alongside your investigation.
Study the park map and return to the original records as you test your ideas.
Read the chief superintendent’s briefing inside the Stanfordshire Police inbox.
01

Reconstruct the scene

Examine incident records, crime-scene images and maps to understand where events unfolded.

02

Question the accounts

Listen to the interviews and compare what people say with witness and forensic evidence.

03

Keep the investigation together

Use the case inbox, compare tools and investigator notes while working towards your report.

THE FIRST REPORT

The news breaks. Your case begins.

Watch the opening news report from this investigation.

GOOD TO KNOW

Your evening.
Your investigation.

A few things to know before you take the case.

What kind of game is this?

An online case-file investigation. You examine evidence in a fictional police system and decide what happened. There are no character scripts to act out.

Can we play together?

Yes. Investigate on your own or gather around a screen with a partner or friends to discuss the evidence.

Do I need to print anything?

No. You can work through the investigation online. This is a digital case file, not a physical box.

Which device should I use?

A laptop or desktop gives documents, video and the evidence viewer more room. You play in your web browser.

Can I take a break?

Yes. Your investigation workspace saves progress to your account, so you can return to the evidence later.

How long should we allow?

Set aside around 120–240 minutes. Take your time: discussion and close reading are part of the investigation.

FROM THE DETECTIVES

Player reviews

47 reviews for A Summer To Die For

  1. Mia (verified owner) –

    A Summer To Die For is a game that will keep you up at night. The haunting atmosphere and clever storytelling make it an unforgettable experience.

  2. Sofia (verified owner) –

    Fantastic online game, really enjoyed playing through the case. I love how everything comes together in these case files.

  3. Michelle W (verified owner) –

    What a way to spend the bank holiday weekend. This case was brilliant to play through.

  4. Tony and Bella (verified owner) –

    We absolutely love these case files. So good.

  5. Wendy (verified owner) –

    The best part about these cases from Cold Case Inc is that you can play it straight away, no waiting for deliveries. 100% recommended.

  6. Cassie Reynolds (verified owner) –

    Another excellent installment in this series.

  7. Pip (verified owner) –

    This case was just as good, if not better than the Stonewood Mystery one. So in-depth, had me guessing for hours

  8. Gaz (verified owner) –

    This case file was epic. Easily the most in-depth game I’ve played like this. Loved it

  9. Ricky W (verified owner) –

    Absolutely loved this case file. It was definitely more difficult than the Stonewood Mystery. Keep them coming, I’m hooked.

  10. Chloe T (verified owner) –

    I just finished playing ‘A Summer to Die For’ and I was blown away by the attention to detail and the level of immersion in the case. The evidence was challenging to piece together, but it felt so satisfying to finally solve the case. I can’t wait to try the next one!

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A Summer To Die For

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Original price was: £9.99.Current price is: £4.99.
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