Spring Reading 2018 One Man's Meat (A Flaxborough Mystery)

You would think that there is not a lot of intrigue or danger in the field of pet food production, and you might also believe that a small carnival is just a bit of fun, or that they have nothing to do with local boarding kennels. Imagine how surprised you will be to learn how they all connect. Between the death of a young man who falls from a carnival ride, the wife of a local executive who goes missing, and the arrival of another of Miss Teatime's old friends, Flaxborough is in for more drama. Coroner's inquests, doctored photographs, extra-marital affairs, and a busy rumor mill will keep everyone busy as the constable's try to piece it all together.

As usual, Purbright plugs away at the investigation until he finally makes sense of it all. With the help of Sid and the other constables, and even some assistance from the ever busy Mrs. Teatime, he does find out what it all means and amuses readers along the way with his humor and his gentle teasing of his supervisor. The various personalities in the town are stereotypical while still having some individuality to keep things interesting.

This is not the "little grey cells" approach of Poirot, but police procedure mixed with small town society and foibles. Perfect for mystery lovers who are looking for a more leisurely pace to reaching the solution and enjoying the journey.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.