Slater and Norman Mysteries

Two detectives made into scapegoats for other people's failings get one last chance in a small Hampshire town. But no matter how tough things get, they never lose their sense of humour . . . Disgraced Detective Dave Slater is stuck on gardening leave, down in the quiet Hampshire town of Tinton, with just one last chance to redeem himself. He must search for mousy young journalist Ruth Thornhill. Months ago, she vanished from her home, her London job, her life. But the Met don't want to know. Now Slater's boss slips him the file, asking him to investigate discreetly, with the help of an unlikely new assistant. Bedraggled fifty-something Detective Norman Norman. Norman may not be the fittest or the strongest. And, lord knows, he's not the youngest. But he knows how to use his head and follow his instincts. And he might just be the ally that Slater needs. The deeper Slater digs into the missing woman's many secrets, the more he realizes, someone out there doesn't want her found. And they'll stop at nothing to keep Slater from the truth. The answers they want might just be all wrapped up in an old roll of carpet . . . 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.

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 . . . A body falls from the sky - landing in the woods by sleepy little Tinton. Detective Dave Slater is halfway to the pub when he gets the call. He's needed out at Haunted Copse, where a dogwalker just stumbled on something terrible. A body among the trees. It looks like the victim fell to her death. Almost like she dropped out of a plane. And that's not all. Amid all the commotion, the dog also dug up a bone. A human bone. Forensics then turn up two more bodies at the same scene. So now Slater and Norman don't just have one murder on their hands. They've got three. One body's unfortunate. Two's a bit of a coincidence. But three-? There's surely a punchline in there somewhere. If Slater and Norman weren't so busy chasing a killer. Can they catch the culprit before the body count becomes sky-high? 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.

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 . . . Nobody wants a visit from The Night Caller . . . When the body of elderly Mr Winter is found in his modest terraced home, still in his pyjamas, Detective Dave Slater quickly decides there's nothing suspicious to report. The old man fell and hit his head. It's sad, but these things happen. A few days later, Mr Winter's home is ransacked - and Slater is forced to change his mind. This was no opportunist break-in. Someone was looking for something specific. But what did the lonely old man have in his possession that could cost his life? Detective Norman Norman meanwhile is landed with the case from hell. A burglar known as The Night Caller has been targeting the larger houses of Hampshire. And, just Norman's luck, his latest victim is the former Chief Constable - who makes no secret of his contempt for Norman's investigative efforts. There's no way The Night Caller would be interested in old Mr Winter's modest property. But then Slater and Norman uncover a connection . . . and the case takes a disturbing twist. To find the answers, the two detectives must dig deep into the past. But are they prepared for the secrets they're about to uncover? 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.