DS Ian Peterson has been with his wife for some time, but ever since
they got married she has changed, expecting him to be available at all
times. They are preparing for a nice evening together when he gets
called away because the body of a middle-aged woman has been found.
Along with his DI, Rob Wellbeck, they attend the scene. The following
day, Peterson has to take DC Polly Mortimer with him to the autopsy. He
hates attending autopsies.
Later, dental records help to identify the woman. The husband of the
victim is surly when approached by Wellbeck and Peterson. Peterson
wonders why he hadn’t reported her missing and about his attitude. The
husband is the obvious suspect.
However, the suspect apparently has an alibi. He was with a prostitute
on the night in question. Peterson isn’t so sure about the alibi,
because the woman in question has a ready and pat answer. A few days
later the husband reports his car has been stolen. Peterson doesn’t
believe that this is coincidental. Shortly after that, the car is
involved in an accident. A body, which turns out to be that of the
prostitute is thrown from the boot during the accident.
Later the knife used to kill the first victim is found in the possession
of a thirteen year old boy. It is quickly established that he wasn’t
the killer. Does this mean that the husband is still in the picture?
Then the flat mate of the prostitute is killed. Three different methods
of killing. Who is responsible and why?
Author Leigh Russell throws up a few suspects for Peterson to
investigate, but few of them own out until a witness comes forward with
damning evidence. They have their killer now! Russell also has a few
surprises up her sleeve for the reader. An enjoyable, quick read.
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