Blue Moon is a small retirement home where residents enjoy their twilight years. There is a harmonious atmosphere until a vacancy is filled by Rose Johns, who quickly reveals a malevolent character. When Rose dies, Detective Inspector Matt Devlin and his partner Detective Sergeant Rick Preston are called in to investigate.
This is the second story in the Matt Devlin crime series. Two men from the same company are killed at the same time, in the same manner, but at opposite ends of the town. Detective Inspector Matt Devlin leads the investigation with the assistance of Detective Sergeant Fiona Marshall as his usual partner, Rick Preston, is ill. Matt's relationship with his girlfriend, Esme Harvey, has progressed gently until, to their dismay, she comes under suspicion of direct involvement in the case, with evidence mounting against her. Matt is determined to remain on the case despite, or perhaps more truthfully because of, his connection with Esme. Meanwhile DS Marshall has her own private demons to deal with which have entered the case. Matt will need to use all his powers of detection to solve the mystery, as well as exercise his patience to try to repair his relationship with Esme since he knows how important she is to him.
At her husband’s funeral, Angela Menton discovers that her husband had been a bigamist – twice over as it later transpires. Friction between the three wives comes to a head when one is found dead.Detective Inspector Matt Devlin, with his partner Rick Preston, must conduct a complicated and demanding investigation, especially when their chief suspect is killed.Matt has the added distraction of a new girlfriend, Esme, who does not wish to be involved with a policeman.Matt’s trademark perseverance and determination is put to work in trying to persuade Esme they would be good together, as well as matching the amassed evidence using his acute observational powers to expose the murderer.
Anita's romantic getaway to Spain quickly turns into a nightmare when her boyfriend Luke's erratic behavior leads her to board the plane alone. In Spain, she finds herself entangled with a dubious group led by the menacing Señor Bolaño, who seeks information she doesn't possess. Amidst the chaos and fear, she unexpectedly finds an ally in Manuel, one of her captors, who earns her trust and offers protection. The story unfolds as Anita navigates danger and uncertainty, questioning her choices and instincts.