The Reluctant Constable

Thomas Potts #1

by Sara Fraser

It is the year 1826 . . . - Gentle, impoverished bachelor Thomas Potts is forced to fill the unpopular post of Constable of the Parish of Tardebrigge. Timid by nature and hectored by his shrewish mother, things do not initially go well for Tom. But when a homicidal maniac begins murdering and mutilating women, and terror spreads through the parish, it is Tom, the reluctant constable, who must identify, hunt down and confront this killer.

Genres: Crime, Mystery

252 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

Sara Fraser is a pseudonym for Roy Clews, a one-time Marine Commando and Foreign Legionnaire who has traveled and worked all over the world.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really good story told against a fascinating backdrop, of what I hope was a fictional account of English village life in the early 1800's. The poor (figuratively and literally) main character is appointed village constable without applying for or wanting the job! Of course, as "police stories" go, there is murder . . . The mystery plot line is well done and the setting made me grateful for modern life.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this concept and hope to continue the series.