Detective Sergeant Peter Diamond faces his most puzzling cases in this collection of Peter Lovesey's acclaimed short fiction. From locked room murders in Victorian Bath to modern day mysteries that baffle the police, Diamond applies his methodical approach to crimes that seem impossible to solve. Each story presents a new challenge as Diamond encounters suspicious deaths, missing persons, and elaborate schemes designed to confound investigators. The cases take him through different eras and locations, but his determination to uncover the truth remains constant. Whether dealing with historical mysteries or contemporary crimes, Diamond must sort through false leads and red herrings to reach the heart of each puzzle. These stories capture the detective's relentless pursuit of justice and his ability to see patterns others miss.
Genres: short-stories, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, methodical-detective
Setting: Bath, Victorian England
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
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