Gobsmacked!: A Hamilton St. James Mystery

by Peter Cleveland

When the CEO of a British supermarket chain notices a sudden and unexplained drop in net income, Ottawa corporate fraud investigator Hamilton St. James is called in to investigate. But what should have been a typical case of corporate malfeasance is derailed when St. James follows a hunch about a murder case that extends from London to Germany and beyond, involving kidnapping, identity theft and betrayal. In his cool, inimitable style, St. James takes over from Scotland Yard, putting noses out of joint as he investigates a crime much bigger than the one he was called in to solve.

482 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 20, 2022

Reviews

[Chapter Next]

Peter Cleveland delivers an exceptionally sharp, fast-paced corporate crime mystery with Gobsmacked!. Taking lead investigator Hamilton St. James across international borders, Cleveland seamlessly merges complex financial sleuthing with classic, high-stakes detective suspense.
St. James is a compelling, suave protagonist whose cool demeanor and sharp intellect make him a standout lead. Cleveland excels at building intricate plot layers turning what seems like white-collar accounting fraud into a pulse-pounding international investigation involving murder and kidnapping. It is a thrilling, unputdownable read ideal for fans of financial thrillers, police procedurals, and sophisticated international mysteries.

[Lisa]

Gobsmacked! is a captivating murder mystery featuring corporate fraud and intriguing characters. The addition of the main character’s hunch adds a new level of suspense, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The author, Peter Cleveland, is both witty and engaging, promising more exciting stories to come. I highly recommend Gobsmacked! to mystery lovers craving an unpredictable and thrilling read.

[Stephen McGill]

A classic whodunit, solved by a master detective

The latest Hamilton St. James mystery is filled with twists, turns and a great cast of characters. It will leave readers wondering and guessing until the final, mind twisting conclusion.

[Kathleen]

Canadian author whose work related to fraud and writes a good plot involving fraud. I would read more of this author