In a seaside town, retired SAS officer Tom Knight, aged 73, becomes a private detective and falls in love with Fran, a 52-year-old carer. When she's framed for murder, he sets out to prove her innocence by investigating the care home where the murders took place, facing his fear of old age and dementia. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 304 pages Publication date: 17 September 2020 Publisher: Prelude Books Tom Knight, a former SAS officer now in his 70s, operates as a private detective in a coastal town. Despite his age, he exudes a youthful spirit, enjoying good weed and harboring a deep-seated fear of growing old. However, his love life takes a disappointing turn when his girlfriend, Fran, dumps him for lying about his age. Undeterred, Tom sets out to win her back by clearing her name when she becomes the prime suspect in a murder case involving three elderly women at the retirement home where she works.Embarking on a mission to uncover the truth, Tom delves into the town's façade of respectability, uncovering hidden secrets and confronting his own fears. He even goes undercover at the care home, immersing himself in the lives of the residents to gather evidence and piece together the puzzle.As Tom digs deeper, he realizes that the murder case is not as straightforward as it seems. The clues lead him to a network of corruption and deception, and he must navigate through a web of lies and treachery to clear Fran's name. Along the way, he confronts his own demons, including his fear of old age and dementia, which resurface when he experiences symptoms of the condition while undercover.Through his determination and wit, Tom manages to unravel the mystery and clear Fran's name. In the process, he proves that age is just a number and that one's spirit and determination can overcome any obstacle. The Tom Knight mysteries are a delightful blend of comedy and suspense, featuring a precision-engineered plot that keeps readers engaged and entertained from start to finish. Weight: 190g Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781788422635
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