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Two detectives, scapegoats for the faults of others, are given one last chance in a small Hampshire town. But no matter how tough the situation, they never lose their sense of humour…
Please note that this book was previously published as Death of a Temptress.
Trapped on leave in the quiet Hampshire town of Tinton, disgraced detective Dave Slater is left with one last chance to redeem himself.
He must search for Ruth Thornhill, a timid young journalist who months earlier had vanished from her home, her job and her life in London. But Scotland Yard doesn’t want to know.
Now, Slater’s boss hands him the file and asks him to go undercover with the help of an unexpected new assistant: scruffy, fifty-something detective Norman Norman.
Norman might not be the fittest or the strongest. And, God knows, he’s not the youngest either. But he knows how to use his head and follow his instincts. He might be just the ally Slater needs.
The deeper Slater digs into the missing woman’s many secrets, the more he realizes that someone doesn’t want to find her.
They will stop at nothing to keep Slater from learning the truth.
The answer they seek may be hidden in a roll of old carpet…
This absolutely gripping detective mystery, packed with twists and turns, is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, JD Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.
Readers liked Death on the Carpet:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another great British murder mystery. Very entertaining with the two lead detectives.” Virginia
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this book…the plot twists deeper than a plate of spaghetti. Very entertaining.” Mary
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Amazing!!! I stumbled upon this book…and I was not disappointed. It has suspense, mystery, and murder…what more could you ask for.” Colleen
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ford knew how to build characters… opposites made for companions… the perfect British mystery.” Paul R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It’s so twisted that I have a hard time figuring out who did it and who is lying. This author is really talented.” Lee
Meet the Detective
Sergeant David Slater is a young policeman (not yet forty, thank you!) who knows this quiet corner of Hampshire like the back of his hand. The ladies can’t resist his strong, silent demeanor and stubble-covered charm. But among the higher-ups, he’s not popular. Sweet talk isn’t one of Slater’s strong suits. As a result, he ends up being unfairly blamed for a botched operation in town. Can his unlikely new partnership with Sergeant Norman save his career?
Before moving to Wales, Sergeant Norman Norman (he’s so good they give him two names) patrolled the winding streets of Tinton. His dowdy dress sense and aversion to the gym might make Tinton’s young recruits turn their noses up. But what he lacks in physique, he makes up for in hard-earned experience and crime-solving smarts. Will that be enough to earn him the respect of his new partners?
Other works by PF FORD
Detectives Slater and Norman
Book 1: Death Under the Carpet
West Wales Murder Mystery (featuring Sergeant Norman Norman)
Prequel: A Date with Death
Book 1: The Body on the Beach
Book 2: Corpses at Sea
Book 3: The Body in the Alley
Book 4: The Body in the Farmhouse
Book 5: The Corpse in the Cabin
