Death in the Cove - Inspector Ryga Mystery (1)
DEATH IN THE COVE, introducing Inspector Alun Ryga of Scotland Yard
England 1950, a country still struggling to come to terms with peace in the grip of austerity and rationing.
When the body of a man wearing a pinstriped suit is found in a secluded bay on
Portland Island, Dorset Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga is sent to
investigate.
'A great read and one I recommend to any crime fans.' BH Living Magazine
"Ryga studied the face of the dead man with interest. Death no
longer had the power to shock him. He’d seen too much of it. That didn’t
mean he didn’t feel sorrow, pity, anger or despair, or sometimes all
four emotions and in such a swift succession that they became one. This
time he felt none of these, only professional curiosity.”
When the body of a man dressed in a pinstriped suit is discovered
by war photographer, Eva Paisley, in a secluded bay on Portland Island,
Dorset, Inspector Alun Ryga of Scotland Yard is sent to investigate.
Recently promoted, the thoughtful, observant Ryga, is on his first solo
investigation outside of London, and is keen to prove his worth.
Ignoring the warnings of the local police inspector, and the Dorset
Chief Constable, that his trust in Eva Paisley is misjudged, Ryga
quickly realises that her observations could provide the breakthrough he
needs in a complex murder investigation and the answer to the haunting
circumstances that have sent the man in the pinstriped suit to his
death.
About Inspector Alun Ryga
Ryga is a former German prisoner-of-war. His ship was seized by a German Raider in 1941 as a result of which he spent the rest of the war incarcerated in MILAG, (Marine Internierten Lager). Here he had to learn how to cope with the uncertainty, fear and deprivations of forced incarceration with no option but to wait, hope and pray that the war would soon be over and the Nazis would be defeated.
His experience has made Ryga observant, analytical and reflective. It has also given him insights into his fellow man. He’s witnessed compassion, cruelty, cowardice and heroism, mental breakdown and despair. He’s made a promise to himself that whatever happens after the war he’ll keep an open mind and never judge.
His experience at sea, and as a
prisoner-of-war, have made him unique in his approach to solving coastal based
crimes.
Reviews
'The clues are there, but I followed the red herring and
didn’t guess the murderer. Will
you? Don’t miss this first book in what
is sure to be a first-class series. Whilst the murderer is unmasked there are left some tempting hooks for
the next book. Highly recommended.' Mystery People Magazine
"I enjoyed this book. The setting was interesting because it
happens about 5 years after WW II. It was fascinating to learn about the
rationing and human toll that still lingered that many years after the
war.I would recommend it for lovers of mysteries without gory details,a
solid police procedural with interesting characters. The ending was a
twist I didn't see coming." Audible
DEATH IN THE COVE published in paperback, as an ebook, on Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Apple and Google Books.
Also available as an audio book narrated by Jonathan Rhodes and published by B7 Media now available on Audible or download the audio book from B7 Media.
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