Money in the Morgue: The New Inspector Alleyn Mystery

Roderick Alleyn is back in this crime novel, completed by Stella Duffy, which has delighted reviewers and critics alike. When his car breaks down, he is stranded at Mount Seager Hospital, where he is trapped with a group of quarantined soldiers, three young employees, a dying elderly man, an elusive patient, and a potential killer. When the payroll disappears, the death toll starts to rise faster than normal, and an English detective working in counterespionage appears.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Roderick Alleyn, the iconic detective from Ngaio Marsh's crime novel series, returns in this captivating and highly acclaimed work. Originally begun during the Second World War and now completed by Stella Duffy, this novel has garnered immense praise from reviewers and critics alike.

Set in the remote and isolated Canterbury plains of New Zealand, the story revolves around Mr. Glossop, a diligent wage-delivering man who embarks on his regular rounds. However, his routine is disrupted when his car breaks down, leaving him stranded at the isolated Mount Seager Hospital for the night.

As he waits out the storm, Mr. Glossop finds himself trapped alongside a diverse group of individuals. There are quarantined soldiers suffering from severe cabin fever, three young employees caught up in a tense love triangle, a dying elderly man, an elusive patient whose origins remain a mystery, and a potential killer lurking in the shadows.

When the payroll disappears from a locked safe, and the hospital's death toll begins to rise faster than usual, suspicions arise. Could the appearance of an English detective working in counterespionage be mere coincidence, or is there something more sinister afoot?

With his keen wit and deductive skills, Roderick Alleyn navigates through the complex web of lies and secrets, unraveling the truth behind the mysterious events at Mount Seager Hospital. This novel is a testament to Ngaio Marsh's enduring legacy and Stella Duffy's exceptional storytelling, delivering a thrilling and suspenseful experience that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2018, this captivating crime novel is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone seeking a thrilling and immersive literary journey.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 198 x 175 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008207137