Occupation: Detective Inspector
So, here it is then, the last week of my career in the police service. It’s hard to believe it’s come around this quickly. My wife Betty and I agree it’s the right thing for me and, in my heart, I know I’m ready to go. But. . .November sounded a long way off when I put my papers in, but now – here it is. Just three more days – including today – ahead of me, then a big leaving do on Friday night and I’ll be a “retired detective”. Yes, hard to believe. Betty and I will ease into it, we agreed – she’s going to continue her work as a psychotherapist and counsellor, so there’s not too much change for us, all at the same time. Which will be good, I’m sure.
And, when all’s said and done, I’m a lucky man; I’ve had a pretty charmed career, with no particular case grinding me down over the years like so many of my colleagues have. No, nothing like that for me – no unsolved case that will turn me into some sort of fixated nut, nor any bad dreams because I’ve stared down the barrel of a gun, and no on-the-job injuries to plague me with – literally – painful memories. See? Charmed.
Betty’s glad I’m out of it. She reckons the West Glamorgan Police Service can manage quite nicely without DI Glover. I’ve enjoyed my time on the job, and I really do believe West Glam is the best service in Wales, bar none. I feel I’ve done some good – though the tide of criminality will always bash against the shores of the lives of good people, so there’s no point believing there’s still no bad in the world. No, the work of the police service will never be done, but I’ve given it my best. . .and am glad I have.
I’ll miss some of it, of course, well, maybe quite a lot of it. Especially the way it always brings the unexpected into play. Like today, for example: DS Liz Stanley and I have been asked to attend the site of something classified by the local community constable in Rhosddraig as “discovered remains”. See? It’s intriguing to be sent off to find things out, isn’t it? Like what sort of remains? Where? How did they get there? And so on. I love that part of it – the finding out. But the management, the technology, the typing up of reports? I won’t miss those parts as much.
But I can’t hang about; DS Stanley will be waiting for me in the car park – I only came back to my office to pick up my wellies. It’s raining – of course – and, beautiful though Rhosddraig might be. . .perched on the back of land formation called The Dragon. . .it’s known for fierce winds, so if it’s raining it’s likely to be raining sideways.
This feels odd – knowing I’m being sent off to take a look at something that will very likely turn out to be nothing. . .maybe some poor old sheep. . .because there’s no way my boss, DCI Jenkins, would send me off to take a look at anything important – after all, I only have three days left on the job.
Giveaway: Comment below for a chance to win a print copy of The Wrong Boy. The giveaway ends January 11, 2019. Good luck everyone!
Find out how DI Evan Glover gets caught up in a case that was never meant to be his when you read The Wrong Boy by Cathy Ace, released January 9, 2019.
Perched on a Welsh clifftop, the ancient, picturesque hamlet of Rhosddraig has its peaceful façade ripped apart when human remains are discovered under a pile of stones. The village pub, The Dragon’s Head, run by three generations of women, becomes the focal point for those interested in the grisly find, and it’s where layers of deceit are peeled away to expose old secrets, and deep wounds. The police need to establish who died, how, and why, but DI Evan Glover knows he can’t be involved in the investigation, because he’s just two days away from retirement. However, as the case develops in unexpected ways, it becomes irrevocably woven into his life, and the lives of local families, leading to disturbing revelations – and deadly consequences . . .
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About the author
Born and raised in Wales, now-Canadian Cathy Ace is the author of the Cait Morgan Mysteries, featuring her Welsh Canadian criminology professor sleuth who travels the world tripping over corpses, and The WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries, featuring a quartet of female PIs, working from a Welsh stately home. Both series are traditional, entertaining, and have been well reviewed. A BC Bestseller, Cathy’s work has won the prestigious Bony Blithe Award for best Canadian light mystery, and has been shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Story.
Visit Cathy at cathyace.com, on Facebook or on Twitter at @AceCathy
All comments are welcomed.
It looks intriguing. I’d love to read this!
So pleased you like the sound of it!
I’d like to give this book a try…
Thank you for the giveaway…..
So pleased you think you’d enjoy it!
I have a feeling his last three days are going to be quite full!
Thank you for the chance to win the book.
Ha! And the months that follow 😉 !!
I think it’s going to be a busy three days
And the months that follow!
Would love to read this one. Cathy Ace is a new to me author.
Pleased to “meet” you! So glad you like the sound of it!
Sounds ominous! I am going to have to read this one!!
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book! ❤
Oh…ominous is a GOOD THING 😉
Interesting premise–new case for a retiring officer. Can’t wait to read it.
So pleased you like the premise!
Thanks for this intriguing book. Cathy writes wonderful stories.
So pleased you like the sound of it!
I’ve heard so much about this book, and I can’t wait to read it. Wales is such a great setting for a mystery, and I enjoyed hearing about a day in the life of D.I. Glover (it sounds like his retirement is not a “done deal”) ~
Thanks for your kind words. You;re right, Glover might have to plod on for a while…
This looks good. Thank you for the chance to win.
So pleased you like the sound of it!
I love the series and would really love to be the lucky winner.
Thanks for your kind words…:-)
Sounds like a good read. I love this author’s work.
Thanks for your kind words 🙂
I think DI Glover is not done yet!
You’re right! 🙂
Cathy Ace is a new author to me. Sounds like an amazing book. Looking forward to reading.
Pleased to “meet” you! So glad you like the sound of it!
A new author with a good book.
Pleased to “meet” you! Glad you like the sound of the book 🙂
The Wrong Boy has been on my list since I first heard about it – thanks for the chance to win a copy.
So pleased you like the sound of it 🙂
Sounds like Glover is going to come out of retirement before he gets a chance to start it.
Poor Evan! You might be surprised about where this “” takes him!
I’m curious how this last case for Evan turns out.
Delighted to have made you curious 🙂
S I have a glass of wine..lifting it up high to make a toast…”Here’s to you and here’s to me…and here’s to the whoever it may be.” lol. Seriously, the synopsis has me wanting to find this and ad right now.
Thanks for the toast! Delighted you like the sound of it 🙂
Looks Really good 👍 Thanks for Sharing this book with us 😍❤😍
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**** WINNER ****
The Wrong Boy is Anne
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Congratulations to Anne!