About the book

In a world of routine crimes, the most dangerous case is the one hidden behind a beautiful lie. When a seemingly mundane case involving a repeat offender threatens to drag Detective Sergeant Josh Anderson into the abyss of routine, a chance encounter with a captivating, unconventional solicitor turns everything on its head. With her legal career teetering on the edge and secrets swirling around her desperate plea for help, Josh finds himself drawn into an alliance that defies the rigid boundaries of police procedure. As grisly incidents—from fatal quarry accidents to tangled, high-stakes investigations—unfold around him, his every instinct warns that the open-and-shut case is anything but simple. Battling mounting criticism and his own inner demons, Josh must navigate a dangerous maze of loyalty, betrayal, and moral compromise where every secret uncovered could cost him dearly. Rocky Death is the second book in The Reluctant Detective Series in Modern Contemporary Fiction by T M Goble. An intriguing novel where emotions run high. Rocky Death can be read as a standalone story.

Setting: North of England mill town    

Tone: Cozy, character-led mystery with intrigue rather than gore 

Cozy suspense with atmosphere rather than graphic violence. Perfect for readers who enjoy intriguing police detective novels. Gentle but twisty whodunit. Stories you can relax with in the evening.