Last Respects

In this captivating mystery by Catherine Aird, local fisherman Horace Boller stumbles upon a body in the river that reveals a perplexing case of murder, as the coroner's report indicates drowning was not the cause of death. Detective C. D. Sloan, along with his less adventurous assistant Constable Crosby, embarks on an investigation that leads them through a series of bizarre deaths, complex building codes, and enigmatic local figures. As they navigate the mystery, they must unravel the truth behind this chilling waterlogged crime.