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DEATH IN THE RIVER a gripping British crime mystery full of twists (Slater and Norman Mysteries)
DEATH IN THE RIVER a gripping British crime mystery full of twists (Slater and Norman Mysteries)
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Meet 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 A Skeleton in the Closet.
Late one evening, Slater’s trapped in a meeting with his po-faced superiors when a deafening boom rings out, rocking the station to its core.
A bomb. Detonated in Forensics’ basement laboratory.
Minutes later, a body is stretchered out of the building, amid clouds of smoke and dust. It’s Slater’s colleague Ian Becks.
Becks should have clocked off hours ago. What on earth was he doing down in the basement — alone? Slater and Norman are determined to find out. It’s the least they can do for a mate.
But when a suicide note surfaces, hinting at a guilty secret in Becks’ past, Slater and Norman are sent on the trail of another death. A body in the river, thirty years ago.
What deep, dark secrets has their mate been hiding?
It’s sink or swim for Slater and Norm, before the undertow threatens to drag them down too . . .
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. The ladies can’t resist his strong, silent manners and bestubbled charms. 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
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
Please note, this book was previously published as A Skeleton in the Closet.
Late one evening, Slater’s trapped in a meeting with his po-faced superiors when a deafening boom rings out, rocking the station to its core.
A bomb. Detonated in Forensics’ basement laboratory.
Minutes later, a body is stretchered out of the building, amid clouds of smoke and dust. It’s Slater’s colleague Ian Becks.
Becks should have clocked off hours ago. What on earth was he doing down in the basement — alone? Slater and Norman are determined to find out. It’s the least they can do for a mate.
But when a suicide note surfaces, hinting at a guilty secret in Becks’ past, Slater and Norman are sent on the trail of another death. A body in the river, thirty years ago.
What deep, dark secrets has their mate been hiding?
It’s sink or swim for Slater and Norm, before the undertow threatens to drag them down too . . .
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. The ladies can’t resist his strong, silent manners and bestubbled charms. 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
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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