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Death by Jogging
(2018)(Deceptive Appearances)
(Book 13 in the Slater and Norman Mystery series)A novel by P F Ford
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.
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?
Genre: Mystery
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.
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?
Genre: Mystery
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