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Death by Carpet

Slater and Norman Mysteries Book 1

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By: P.F. Ford
Narrated by: Andy Cresswell
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Two detectives made into scapegoats for other people’s failings get one last chance in a small Hampshire town. But no matter how tough things get, they never lose their sense of humour . . .

Disgraced Detective Dave Slater is stuck on gardening leave, down in the quiet Hampshire town of Tinton, with just one last chance to redeem himself.

He must search for mousy young journalist Ruth Thornhill. Months ago, she vanished from her home, her London job, her life. But the Met don’t want to know.

Now Slater’s boss slips him the file, asking him to investigate discreetly, with the help of an unlikely new assistant. Bedraggled fifty-something Detective Norman Norman.

Norman may not be the fittest or the strongest. And, lord knows, he’s not the youngest. But he knows how to use his head and follow his instincts. And he might just be the ally that Slater needs.

The deeper Slater digs into the missing woman’s many secrets, the more he realizes, someone out there doesn’t want her found.

And they’ll stop at nothing to keep Slater from the truth.

The answers they want might just be all wrapped up in an old roll of carpet . . .

This absolutely gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.©2024 P. F. Ford (P)2025 W F Howes Ltd Cosy Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Exciting Suspenseful Detective
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Really enjoyed this. I read the previous "Norman" series, so took a chance on this one. Good story, and well narrated. Will purchase the next one

Great start to a series.

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Never a dull moment. A story line with lots of twists and likeable main characters. I shall be listening to more from this author.

A Very Interesting Story.

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Hope the rest of the series is as good as this.excellent storyline, with many twists and great repartee between the characters in the book

Loved it

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it took a long time to get to the end,and then suddenly it was finished

good plot

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Tried my best but just not for me. The portrayal of a 19/20yo woman who speaks like a 7yo was too much to handle and the fact that every other female character is some kind of simpering nympho made me cringe. The title details liken the book as akin to a JD Kirk. Let me tell you it’s absolutely not! Sorry but ai had to give up.

Struggled on to chapter 14

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