The Drowned Man: A Peter Cammon Mystery

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In this second mystery featuring Chief Inspector Peter Cammon, the veteran detective is called out of retirement once again. His assignment appears simple: travel to Canada to retrieve the body of a murdered Scotland Yard colleague. But Peter cannot resist delving into the oddities of the crime. The Drowned Man reacquaints readers with characters from Walking Into the Ocean (ECW, 2012, available from Turnaround) as well as introduces Maddy, Peter's daughter-in-law whose amateur sleuthing back in England proves pivotal in cracking the case.

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"Tightly plotted and featuring a lead character who keeps us glued to the page, the book should definitely suit readers looking for an intriguing lead character and a solid mystery." -- Booklist
"Author David Whellams fields crisp yet compassionate dialogue that puts the reader inside Cammon's struggle to adjust to a personal life again after a long career in which it went to seed. Whellams brilliantly captures volleys of danger and suspense that penetrate the fog hanging over the ex-detective's life. Detective Cammon's retirement makes for a book to enjoy." -- Hamilton Spectator
"Whellams's sophomore entry (after Walking into the Ocean) sweeps the reader away with its elaborate plot, insightful observations about human character, and genuine spy adventure. This title can be read as a stand-alone, but take my word for it, this is a series to follow particularly for Louise Penny fans." -- Library Journal

Author Bio

David Whellams is a writer in criminal law with 30 years of experience, amending criminal code in such areas as dangerous offenders and terrorism. He is the author of "Walking into the Ocean." He lives in Ottawa, Ontario.