DEATH IN A SKIP a gripping British crime mystery full of twists (Slater and Norman Mysteries Book 8)

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 The Kidney Donor.

Two old soldiers, down on their luck. Bound by one dark secret. And it might be worth killing for . . .

Dave Slater returns home from Thailand, jetlagged, jaded — and dying for a night in his own bed. Too bad Norman has moved someone else into Slater’s cozy little cottage! A troubled homeless veteran named Ryan.

Ryan has given up his own bed in a filthy skip, to an old mate from the Forces. A mate in need of a favour. Ryan thinks he’ll be safe inside the skip.

But in the dead of night, someone sets fire to the skip. With Ryan’s mate sleeping inside.

When the dead man turns out to be missing a kidney, the case takes a disturbing new turn. Slater and Norman realize it’s up to them to investigate, even without the clout of Tinton Police Force behind them.

They can’t stand by and watch two innocent lives go up in flames.

Not with the intended victim hiding under Slater’s roof . . .

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?

ALSO BY P.F. FORD
DETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMAN
Book 1: DEATH BY CARPET
Book 2: DEATH BY PLANE
Book 3: DEATH BY NIGHT
Book 4: DEATH BY KITCHEN SINK
Book 5: DEATH BY TELEPHONE BOX
Book 6: DEATH IN WILD BOAR WOODS
Book 7: DEATH IN THE RIVER
Book 8: DEATH IN A SKIP

THE WEST WALES MURDER MYSTERIES (which feature DS Norman Norman)
Prequel: A DATE WITH DEATH
Book 1: A BODY ON THE BEACH
Book 2: A BODY OUT AT SEA
Book 3: A BODY DOWN THE LANE
Book 4: A BODY AT THE FARMHOUSE
Book 5: A BODY IN THE COTTAGE