Dear Departed: A Bill Slider Mystery (10)

The Park Killer is a serial killer who attacks his victims in London's public parks, and when Chattie Cornfield is murdered while out jogging, Inspector Bill Slider and Atherton investigate. Chattie's life poses more questions than the killer's, with a startling anomaly between her ritzy lifestyle and her modest income.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2019
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A captivating series, the New York Times Book Review has praised "A Bill Slider Mystery." Inspector Bill Slider is on the trail of a serial killer known as the Park Killer, who targets victims in London's public parks. When Chattie Cornfield is brutally murdered while out jogging, the killer's identity seems clear. However, as Slider and his partner, Atherton, delve deeper into the investigation, they discover that Chattie's life holds more mysteries than the killer's motives.

A startling anomaly emerges between Chattie's luxurious lifestyle and her modest income. She had friends who loved her, a sister who despised her, men who believed they knew her, and a mysterious package that raised more questions than it answered. Who was the real Chattie? Where was she on the last day of her life? And what drove the hooded figure to commit such a heinous act?

The Bill Slider series has received widespread acclaim. The Daily Mail hails Slider and his creator as genuine discoveries, praising the sharp, witty, and well-plotted narrative. The Times describes the partnership between Slider and Atherton as a class act, highlighting the fast-paced, funny, and furious style, with crisply devious plotting. The Irish Times praises the series for its fast, funny, and furious style, describing the plotting as crisply devious.

With each installment, the Bill Slider series continues to captivate readers with its intricate mysteries, compelling characters, and thrilling suspense. Inspector Bill Slider is a relatable and intelligent protagonist, and the supporting characters, including Atherton and Chattie's family and friends, add depth and complexity to the story. The Park Killer's identity remains a mystery until the very end, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this thrilling series.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 126 x 198 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780751575415