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Meet ex-detectives Slater and Norman, an unlikely crime-solving duo. They might seem like they have nothing in common, except a love of doughnuts and banter. But they never give up on a case, no matter how tough things get . . .
Please note, this book was previously published as What’s in a Name?
A frail pensioner found dead in his home. A random break-in. A mysterious disappearance.
‘My name’s Rosie Hewitt,’ says the small, fair-haired woman, sitting down at their table. ‘I was told you were the best people to talk to.’ It’s a typically busy Monday lunchtime in the Brewer’s Arms — and ex-detectives Slater and Norman have their first case.
A few weeks earlier, Rosie’s neighbour Joe Dalgetty was found dead in his hallway. A heart attack. He was only sixty-two.
Something doesn’t add up.
Two weeks before he died, Joe changed his will — leaving everything to Rosie. And, for a pensioner who lived on the breadline, he left a surprisingly large amount of money.
Four weeks after his death, someone ransacked Joe’s home. But nothing was taken.
Then someone broke into Rosie’s home next door — but left the cash in the kitchen drawer untouched
Slater and Norman start digging — and discover that no one by the name of Joe Dalgetty ever existed.
And what happened to the previous owner of the house, who disappeared one day in the middle of laying a patio?
The more Slater and Norman dig, the murkier the mystery becomes.
This absolutely gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.
READERS LOVE DETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMAN:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another wonderful British murder mystery. The two main detectives are a hoot.’ Virginia
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book . . . the plot has more turns than a plate full of spaghetti. Purely entertaining.’ Mary
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant!!!!! I stumbled upon this book . . . and I am not disappointed. It has suspense, mystery and murder . . . what more could you ask for.’ Colleen
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ford knows how to create characters . . . polar opposites who become mates . . . a perfect English mystery.’ Paul R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So twisted that I had a real hard time figuring out who did it and who was lying. This author is really talented.’ Lee
MEET THE DETECTIVES
DS David Slater is a youngish (not quite forty, thank you!) copper who knows his quiet corner of Hampshire like the back of his hand. But among the top brass, he’s persona non grata. Smooth-talking is not one of Slater’s many strengths. And so, he ends up unfairly blamed for a botched operation in the city. Will his unlikely new partnership with DS Norman Norman be the saving of his career?
Before he moved to Wales, DS Norman Norman — so good they named him twice — once patrolled the twisty streets of Tinton. His shabby dress sense and aversion to the gym may raise more than a few sniggers among the younger recruits down in Tinton. But what he lacks in fitness, he more than makes up for with hard-won experience and crime-solving nous. Will they be enough to win him the respect of his new partner?
ALSO BY P.F. FORD
DETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMAN
Book 1: DEATH BY CARPET
Book 2: DEATH BY PLANE
Book 3: DEATH BY NIGHT
Book 4: DEATH BY KITCHEN SINK
Book 5: DEATH BY TELEPHONE BOX
Book 6: DEATH IN WILD BOAR WOODS
Book 7: DEATH IN THE RIVER
Book 8: DEATH IN A SKIP
Book 9: DEATH OF A PENSIONER
THE WEST WALES MURDER MYSTERIES (which feature DS Norman Norman)
Prequel: A DATE WITH DEATH
Book 1: A BODY ON THE BEACH
Book 2: A BODY OUT AT SEA
Book 3: A BODY DOWN THE LANE
Book 4: A BODY AT THE FARMHOUSE
Book 5: A BODY IN THE COTTAGE
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ASIN : B0D2HLQK9Q
Publisher : JOFFE BOOKS crime thrillers and mysteries (May 28, 2024)
Publication date : May 28, 2024
Language : English
File size : 1.6 MB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 280 pages
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Customers enjoy the plot of this crime mystery book, with one mentioning it features unusual twists. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it’s best read in order. Additionally, customers appreciate the believable characters and find the book humorous.
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