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 Deceptive Appearances.

The race is on to bring Martha Dennis home alive.

Her neighbours all know her as a fitness fanatic. She’d head out jogging most mornings with a mystery man, a striking sight in her fiery red workout gear. But she hasn’t been seen in over a year.

Her brother, shifty Adrian Davies, turns up at Slater & Norman Investigations, clutching a faded old photo of Martha.

He offers them a generous fee to track her down, but can’t — or won’t — tell them a thing about Martha’s life. And there are more holes in his story than your average colander.

When a Jane Doe turns up dead in a lay-by, clad in a bright red tracksuit, Slater and Norm are ready to put two and two together . . . until shocking new evidence proves them wrong.

Can they catch up to the tricksy killer — before this case becomes a race for life itself?

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.