Death on the Algarve

Bernie Fazakerley Mysteries #5

by Judy M. Ford

What could be more pleasant than a short break on the Algarve with a group of friends? But, when the wheelchair on which he depends is damaged in flight, DCI Jonah Porter wishes that he had never come. Relationships are stretched to breaking point as his frustrations mount. Then a guest falls from the balcony of a neighbouring apartment and foul play is suspected. With a puzzling case to solve, Jonah is back in his element. Who could have wanted to kill a popular family-man who makes friends with everyone he meets? Jonah needs all his skill and experience to hunt out the truth behind the murder of a man with no enemies.

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2016

About the author

The author of novels described by a reviewer as “mystery for thinking people”, Judy Ford graduated from the University of Oxford in 1979 with a degree in Mathematics. She worked in industry, academia and as a Research Manager in the NHS. Her time with the Northwest Stroke Research Network gave her insight into the world of disability, which she uses in the portrayal of her disabled detective DCI Jonah Porter.

Judy began writing fiction during a period between jobs. She published her first novel, Changing Scenes of Life, in 2015. So far, she has completed ten novels, each featuring the eccentric Liverpudlian academic, Bernie Fazakerley, and her friends from the Police Service. She has also written a book of short stories, starring Bernie’s long-suffering husband DI Peter Johns.

In her writing, Judy aims to give readers food for thought, challenging them not only to work out “who dunnit?” but also to consider a range of real-life issues, such as disability, inter-racial marriage and bereavement.