Constable Country

When Mike Wakefield's business partner absconds with their printing firm's money, Detective Inspector Sloan is tasked with investigating embezzlement. However, unsettling events make it clear that someone is gunning for Mike, and a dead employee is just the beginning. DI Sloan and DC Crosby must untangle a tangled set of motives and devious chicanery to discover the killer before the launch party at Ornum House.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2023
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Detective Inspector Sloan is assigned to investigate a case of embezzlement when Mike Wakefield's business partner disappears with the printing firm's money. However, as the investigation progresses, unsettling events such as tires slashed, bricks through windows, and the murder of one of Mike's employees make it clear that someone is out to get him. With only one print job left to complete in time for a lavish launch party at Ornum House, everything seems to be going according to plan until the unexpected happens. One of Mike's employees is found dead, and he wasn't the only casualty. Detective Inspector Sloan and DC Crosby must navigate a tangled web of motives and devious chicanery to uncover the killer.

As they delve deeper into the case, they discover that there are many suspects, each with their own motives and secrets. They must use their skills and intuition to piece together the clues and identify the true culprit before it's too late. The stakes are high, and time is running out as they race against the clock to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice.

In the end, Detective Inspector Sloan and DC Crosby are able to unravel the complex web of lies and deceit that led to the murder. They discover that the killer was someone close to Mike, someone who had a motive for wanting him out of the way. With the evidence in hand, they are able to arrest the killer and bring him to justice.

The case of the missing printing firm's money and the subsequent murder of one of Mike Wakefield's employees is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a testament to the skills and dedication of Detective Inspector Sloan and DC Crosby, and their ability to solve even the most complex cases.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749030858