Jigsaw Man

DI Mark Tartaglia spends a night in a west London hotel with a woman he has just met. When he is called out to the same hotel the next morning to investigate a murder, he realises it must have taken place while he was there. If things weren't already complicated enough, the investigation takes a new and horrifying turn when he recognises the young female victim.

Still reeling from the shock, he learns that another case he has been investigating - the body of a homeless man found in a burnt-out car - is also not what it seems. Tests reveal that the corpse has been assembled from the body parts of four different people.

Under mounting pressure from the media and unsure where his loyalties lie, Tartaglia must solve this new macabre puzzle before the Jigsaw Killer strikes again.

“'I loved this and read it in one sitting ... It's a really special debut, full of heart, hope and the power of storytelling' Bookseller .”

Add Mark Tartaglia and Sam Donovan to your list of must-read detectives

West London DI Mark Tartaglia has lost none of his attraction . . . We should not have to wait four years until her [Elena Forbes'] next book.

With its satisfyingly twisty plot, engaging characters, and the interesting exploration of the mind of a murderer, Forbes returns with a winner.

This is a page-turner . . . fascinating reading - Mystery People

This is a page-turner . . . With great characterisation both investigations are fascinating reading. - Promoting Crime Fiction

Elena Forbes has lived most of her life in London. Her first novel, Die With Me, was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger.

DI Mark Tartaglia spends a night in a west London hotel with a woman he has just met. When he is called out to the same hotel the next morning to investigate a murder, he realises it must have taken place while he was there. If things weren't already complicated enough, the investigation takes a new and horrifying turn when he recognises the young female victim. Still reeling from the shock, he learns that another case he has been investigating - the body of a homeless man found in a burnt-out car - is also not what it seems. Tests reveal that the corpse has been assembled from the body parts of four different people. Under mounting pressure from the media and unsure where his loyalties lie, Tartaglia must solve this new macabre puzzle before the Jigsaw Killer strikes again.

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