Leap of Faith: A John Tedesco Cathedral Murder Mystery

The second John Tedesco mystery, "The Tower," follows a heartbroken Tedesco as he returns to Rhyminster to investigate the suspicious death of a volunteer guide. The investigation entangles Tedesco, his business partner Lynne Davey, and Barker the border terrier in local politics. As Tedesco struggles with his grief, his sister acquires an obsessive stalker, and DCI Bloomfield suspects political pressure at work. With the support of his friends in the cathedral community, Tedesco must raise his game to bring closure to the family of the dead volunteer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

In the captivating sequel to the acclaimed debut novel "The Cage," John Tedesco returns to the picturesque town of Rhyminster, grappling with the devastating loss of a volunteer guide who tragically fell from the cathedral tower under suspicious circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, Tedesco, along with his business partner Lynne Davey and their beloved border terrier Barker, becomes entangled in the murky web of local politics. The bitter selection process for the next Member of Parliament (MP) sparks curiosity, as it may hold the key to unraveling the mystery. However, the truth may lie hidden in a long-forgotten tragedy that has blighted the lives of a local family.

As Tedesco battles his own grief, his TV reporter sister, Sarah, encounters an obsessive stalker who had coincidentally been on a cathedral tower tour when the incident occurred. What initially started as a straightforward accident investigation quickly evolves into Tedesco's most perplexing case yet. When the Area Commander is warned off the inquiry, DCI Bloomfield suspects political pressure at play, risking his own career prospects and those of his colleague DS Julia Tagg when he joins forces with Tedesco and Davey.

Supported by the unwavering support of his friends in the cathedral community, a captivating soundtrack of singer-songwriter classics, and the occasional indulgence of a glass of claret, Tedesco must summon his resilience to face the challenge head-on. With determination and unwavering spirit, he embarks on a quest to bring closure to the family of the deceased volunteer and uncover the truth behind the tragic incident.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803133218