About the book

A Promotion, a Robbery, and a Reservoir: Josh Anderson’s Life Will Never Be the Same Josh Anderson’s homecoming to a gritty northern mill town marks the beginning of a relentless descent into chaos. Freshly promoted to Detective Sergeant, he returns to a place where the echoes of his turbulent past collide with a present fraught with danger. As memories resurface and familial bonds are tested, a violent bank robbery and the mysterious discovery of a young woman's body in a local reservoir plunge his world into turmoil. With each unfolding crime striking closer to home, Josh must battle not only external threats but also the inner demons of fear for his family. In a town where secrets lurk behind every corner, this gripping crime thriller explores the cost of justice and the personal sacrifices required to protect those you love. Gambling to Kill is the first book in The Reluctant Detective Series in Modern Contemporary Fiction by T M Goble. A gripping and emotional novel. Gambling to Kill 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.