Description: The woman's body is discovered at the foot of the stairs. It looks like a tragic accident - but DCI Slider, of the Shepherd's Bush murder squad, is convinced that's exactly what someone wants him to think. However, with no motive, no murder weapon and no idea who the victim is, can Slider find the evidence he needs before it's all too late?
Brief description: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles was born and educated in London and had a variety of jobs in the commercial world before becoming a full-time writer. She 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.
Review Quotes: 'Expertly paced work. . .with a particularly satisfying payoff' -Kirkus Reviews
'Another satisfying mystery starring one of Britain's most engaging coppers' -Booklist
'The follow-up to Cruel as the Grave takes murder seriously while handling the police procedural with humor and puns' -Library Journal
'Slider. . .is a refreshing alternative to the dour leads of many police procedurals. Fans of Catherine Aird's witty Inspector C.D. Sloan books will be hooked' -Publishers Weekly