{"product_id":"death-by-carpet-a-gripping-british-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-slater-and-norman-mysteries-1","title":"DEATH BY CARPET a gripping British crime mystery full of twists (Slater and Norman Mysteries)","description":"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 . . .\n\nPlease note, this book was previously published as Death of a Temptress.\n\nDisgraced Detective Dave Slater is stuck on gardening leave, down in the quiet Hampshire town of Tinton, with just one last chance to redeem himself.\n\nHe 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.\n\nNow 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.\n\nNorman 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.\n\nThe deeper Slater digs into the missing woman’s many secrets, the more he realizes, someone out there doesn’t want her found.\n\nAnd they’ll stop at nothing to keep Slater from the truth.\n\nThe answers they want might just be all wrapped up in an old roll of carpet . . .\n\nThis 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.\n\nREADERS LOVE DEATH BY CARPET:\n\n⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another wonderful British murder mystery. The two main detectives are a hoot.’ Virginia\n\n⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book . . . the plot has more turns than a plate full of spaghetti. Purely entertaining.’ Mary\n\n⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant!!!!! I stumbled upon this book . . . and I am not disappointed. It has suspense, mystery and murder . . . what more could you ask for.’ Colleen\n\n⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ford knows how to create characters . . . polar opposites who become mates . . . a perfect English mystery.’ Paul R.\n\n⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So twisted that I had a real hard time figuring out who did it and who was lying. This author is really talented.’ Lee\n\nMEET THE DETECTIVES\nDS David Slater is a youngish (not quite forty, thank you!) copper who knows his quiet corner of Hampshire like the back of his hand. The ladies can’t resist his strong, silent manners and bestubbled charms. But among the top brass, he’s persona non grata. Smooth-talking is not one of Slater’s many strengths. And so, he ends up unfairly blamed for a botched operation in the city. Will his unlikely new partnership with DS Norman Norman be the saving of his career?\n\nBefore he moved to Wales, DS Norman Norman — so good they named him twice — once patrolled the twisty streets of Tinton. His shabby dress sense and aversion to the gym may raise more than a few sniggers among the younger recruits down in Tinton. But what he lacks in fitness, he more than makes up for with hard-won experience and crime-solving nous. Will they be enough to win him the respect of his new partner?\n\nALSO BY P.F. FORD\nDETECTIVES SLATER AND NORMAN\nBook 1: DEATH BY CARPET\n\nTHE WEST WALES MURDER MYSTERIES (which feature DS Norman Norman)\nPrequel: A DATE WITH DEATH\nBook 1: A BODY ON THE BEACH\nBook 2: A BODY OUT AT SEA\nBook 3: A BODY DOWN THE LANE\nBook 4: A BODY AT THE FARMHOUSE\nBook 5: A BODY IN THE COTTAGE\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1835264565\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.1835264565.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:FORD, P.F.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in acceptable condition.  May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy.  May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.  Does not include original dustcover jacket.  Possibly Ex Library Copy  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45588525842629,"sku":"LFV.1835264565.A","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/1835264565-0_169dd7e6-292e-4f72-a2f5-51a54b5f19d4.jpg?v=1767653826","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/death-by-carpet-a-gripping-british-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-slater-and-norman-mysteries-1","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}