About the book

A Dubious Witness, a Wave of Violence. Detective Sergeant Josh Anderson’s hardened resolve is tested when a woman—long dismissed as a time-waster—steps forward with startling testimony about a murder that defies belief. With her credibility hanging by a thread, Josh is torn between instinct and the unsettling possibility that she might be the key to unlocking a series of violent crimes. As the town is rocked by a surge of crime involving repeat offenders and hardened criminals, every clue she offers drags him deeper into a maze of deception. With the line between truth and treachery increasingly blurred, Josh faces a critical choice: trust this controversial source or risk letting chaos reign unchecked. Planning a Murder is the fourth book in The Reluctant Detective Series in Modern Contemporary Fiction by T M Goble. A fast paced murder mystery novel with plenty of twists and turns. Plannng a Murder 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.