An Enigmatic Disappearance (An Inspector Alvarez Mystery Book 22)

An Enigmatic Disappearance (An Inspector Alvarez Mystery Book 22)

by Roderic Jeffries

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205 pages~3.4 hr readPublished by Minotaur Books

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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy methodical detective work grounded in character and police procedure rather than flashy action sequences.
  • You appreciate wry humour woven through crime fiction without it undermining the genuine stakes.
  • You like long-running series where you can return to a protagonist who grows more interesting over time.

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  • You want a fast-paced page-turner that moves like a thriller; this is a slower, more observational mystery.
  • You prefer detectives who relish their cases; Alvarez's reluctance and desk politics may feel frustrating.
  • You're looking for high-stakes international crime drama; this is intimate, local, and grounded in expatriate gossip.

About this book

Inspector Alvarez prefers a quiet life on Mallorca, away from his disapproving boss, Superior Chief Salas, and the island's expatriate community. When wealthy British resident Bevis Ogden reports that his young wife Sabrina has disappeared, Alvarez assumes she has simply left for another relationship. The discovery of a body at the bottom of a gorge forces him to reconsider. While Ogden appears distraught, Alvarez questions whether his grief is genuine. Rumors circulate about Sabrina's lifestyle, including affairs and excessive spending. Among the expatriate community, several suspects emerge: a young gigolo dependent on a wealthy older woman who may have had an affair with Sabrina, and a bitter friend whose romantic advances she may have rejected. The investigation grows more complex when insurance fraud becomes a possibility. Alvarez believes he has identified the culprit, but substantiating his theory proves difficult. This twenty-second Inspector Alvarez mystery explores the case through Jeffries's characteristic wit and irony.

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