Hard Going - (Detective Inspector Slider Mystery) by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A rare week off with his family is rudely interrupted when Slider is called in to investigate the murder of an elderly man, bashed on the head with a bronze statuette, in what Doc Cameron describes as 'our old friend the Frenzied Attack'.

Lionel Bygod, retired solicitor, was an old-fashioned gentleman, a pillar of society, who gave advice and help to all, from the highest to the lowest. But as Slider and his team investigate, they discover dark secrets at the heart of this mild and kindly man's life. Shadows from the past - professional enemies - long-incubated revenge: what was it that sparked such unquenchable fury? The trail is old and cold, and Slider's on the clock . . .

Review Quotes

"Believable protagonists, a diverse ensemble cast, and contemporary issues. Her knack for making the supporting characters stand out is particularly notable"-- "Library Journal Starred Review"

"Levelheaded DI Slider returns in a satisfying balance of bullpen banter, lively characterization and thorough detection"-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"As usual, a tour de force of character-driven crime writing from genre master Harrod-Eagles"-- "Booklist Starred Review"

"Harrod-Eagles continues to entertain with this well-plotted, gracefully written procedural series"-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is the author of the internationally acclaimed Bill Slider mysteries and the historical Morland Dynasty series. She lives in London, is married with three children and enjoys music, wine, gardening, horses and the English countryside.