Showstopper: Detective Peter Diamond Book 21

Peter Diamond, Bath's top detective, is asked to investigate a top TV show plagued by a series of misfortunes. He is unmoved and puts the junior member of his squad on the case, but when young officer Paul Gilbert witnesses another near-death incident, Diamond is forced to take an interest. The press get wind of his involvement and Diamond is under pressure from all quarters. This is the most baffling case of his career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Bath's top detective, Peter Diamond, is a firm believer in the power of coincidence and doesn't give much credence to jinxes. However, when he is approached to investigate a popular TV show that has been plagued by a series of unfortunate incidents, Diamond remains unmoved. He has a personal distaste for the show, which glorifies criminals and mocks the police, and the incidents occurred over a span of six years. Diamond believes that the press is capitalizing on these events and creating a sensation out of nothing. Consequently, he assigns the junior member of his squad, Paul Gilbert, to handle the case.

However, things take a turn when Paul accompanies the TV unit on location and witnesses another near-death incident. This forces Diamond to take a more active interest in the case, despite his initial reluctance. To make matters worse, the press becomes aware of Diamond's involvement, and he is subjected to intense pressure from all quarters. But his troubles are just beginning. The case becomes increasingly baffling as he encounters devastating traps and unexpected surprises, making it one of the most challenging cases of his entire career.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 125 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408727546