THREE AND ONE MAKE FIVE an utterly gripping crime mystery full of twists (Mallorca Murder Mysteries Book 8)

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY SERIES FROM A CRIME-WRITING LEGEND.. MEET LAIDBACK INSPECTOR ALVAREZ IN THIS BRILLIANT CRIME SERIES.. 'Elegantly humorous, captivating mystery.' Publishers Weekly. THE SUN MIGHT SHINE BRIGHTLY IN MALLORCA, BUT THE CRIMES ARE VERY DARK INDEED.. Brandy, Mallorca, and solving murders. Three of Inspector Alvarez's favourite things.. Inspector Enrique Alvarez is mourning the loss of his good friend Pedro, when he is called in to investigate a fatal car crash.. Alvarez arrives at the scene and, judging by the state of the Renault, the fatal crash was hardly surprising.. With no witnesses and a smashed bottle of whisky in the car, the obvious conclusion is that the victim, Roger Clarke, had been drink-driving. But Roger's girlfriend, Tracey, tells them that he never drank whisky.. What is it about the alluring Tracey that Alvarez can't shake?. With his own recent losses, Alvarez seeks comfort with her. But Tracey's motives for spending time with Alvarez may not add up.. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Roy Lewis, Brian Battison, J.M. Gregson, or Faith Martin.. PRAISE FOR RODERIC JEFFRIES:. 'Offers the usual pleasures - subtle innuendo, bittersweet commentaries on the vagaries of life and flavorful descriptions of the island of Mallorca.' Publishers Weekly. 'Mr. Jeffries has created a neat plot, inserted a wry twist at the end and has written all this with a good deal of charm.' New York Times. 'A first-rate whodunit turning on the resourcefulness of a country gentleman who exploits the process of the law to delay its action. Author on the top of his legal and social form.' Francis Goff, The Sunday Telegraph. 'For the mystery story connoisseur.' Police World. 'Roderic Jeffries established a very high reputation for himself.' Maurice Richardson, The Observer. THE DETECTIVEInspector Enrique Alvarez is a thoughtful and sensitive man who doesn't mind investigating crimes, as long as the work doesn't interfere with eating well, good drinks (preferably cognac) , and plenty of rest and relaxation. Alvarez is a congenial guide to the pleasures of Mallorca, even as he delves into the violence that sometimes mars this paradise. However his boss, Chief Salas, doesn't quite see things the same way.. 'A middle-aged man with a bit of a middle-aged spread [who] takes a diligent, unhurried approach to solving crime.' Publishers Weekly. ALSO BY RODERIC JEFFRIESINSPECTOR ALVAREZ1. Mistakenly in Mallorca2. Two-Faced Death3. Troubled Deaths4. Murder Begets Murder5. Just Deserts6. Unseemly End7. Deadly Petard8. Three and One Make Five9. Layers of Deceit10. Almost Murder