Detectives Slater & Norman Mysteries (Books 7–13)

By P.F. Ford

Deal Ends: Fri 13th February

Meet Detectives Slater and Norman, an unlikely crime-solving duo. They might seem like they have nothing in common, except a love of doughnuts and banter. But they never give up on a case, no matter how tough things get . . . Seven gripping British detective mysteries packed with wit, warmth and twists. And a bonus Christmas novella. Over 1500 pages of crime-solving. Detective Sergeant Dave Slater just wants a quiet life in the sleepy Hampshire town of Tinton. What he gets instead are murders — messy, baffling, and sometimes darkly funny. With his maverick partner Detective Sergeant Norman Norman , DS Slater faces everything from a body found in a river, in a skip, in a caravan — and even a dead man found in their own office basement. As secrets bubble to the surface and the body count rises, this unorthodox duo must rely on their sharp instincts, dry humour and an unshakeable friendship to uncover the truth. These best-selling , character-driven detective mysteries are perfect for fans of Reginald Hill, J.R. Ellis, Stuart Pawson, Roger Silverwood and J M Dalgliesh. Includes: Book 7: Death in the River Book 8: Death in a Skip Book 9: Death of a Pensioner Book 10: Death of a Long-Lost Son Book 11: Death by Takeaway Book 12: Death by Caravan Book 13: Death by Jogging Plus a bonus Christmas novella featuring DS Norman Norman. MEET YOUR DETECTIVES DS David Slater is a youngish (not quite forty, thank you!) copper who knows his quiet corner of Hampshire like the back of his hand. With a brooding charm and a penchant for breaking the rules, Slater’s quick with a quip and quicker with a punch, and he’s never met a problem he couldn’t confront head-on . . . even if it means stepping on a few toes. A botched police operation and subsequent suspension haven’t slowed him down — he's itching to get back in the game. But when he's handed a cold case, he quickly realizes that things aren’t as straightforward as they seem. Enter DS Norman Norman — so good they named him twice. A bit shabby and not one for the gym, Norman is no one’s idea of a ‘top cop’. But what he lacks in fitness, he more than makes up for with hard-won experience and crime-solving nous. Norman is assigned to Slater to give them both a fresh start. He's the brains to Slater’s brawn, the calm to his storm, and the steady hand that keeps their investigations on track. Always thinking three moves ahead, if anyone can drag Slater from the edge, it’s Norman. PRAISE FOR P.F. FORD: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The mysteries are excellent ; the characters continue to evolve and are very realistic . Ford is an excellent author .’ Jenna. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This series gets better and better . I recommend to readers who love good crime and mystery stories. You won’t be disappointed .’ Helen F. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Excellent read with more twists than spaghetti junction .’ Hookerbill. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Exciting but also full of humour .’ C.J. Green. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ The plot works so well and the mystery keeps you turning pages .’ Awey. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Great story, full of twists and turns and the characters of Slater and Norman are brilliant .’ Carol J.