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.
