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British private eye and single mother Sal Kilkenny investigates the mysteries behind a missing woman, Jennifer Pickering, and a Somalian Muslim family targeted by Neo-Nazi youths determined to drive them away.
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About the Author
Cath Staincliffe is the author of five previous Sal Kilkenny novels. She is based in Manchester, England which is the setting for her books, and a founder member of internationally renowned Murder Squad.
From Publishers Weekly
The "stone cold" in the title of British author Staincliffe's (Looking for Trouble) excellent fifth Sal Kilkenny PI mystery refers to the traces of a young woman, Jennifer Pickering, who went missing 20 years before. For some initially undisclosed reason, her parents deemed her a disgrace. Her mother refuses to have her name mentioned even now. But younger brother Roger, who loved her as a boy, hires Sal to determine what became of her. Jennifer disappeared without saying goodbye to anyone, and has not contacted any of her friends since. "Red hot" refers to Sal's second problem: a Muslim family from Somalia that is the target of neo-Nazi youths determined to drive them from their home. The Neighborhood Nuisance Unit hires Sal to observe the situation with a camcorder from a neighbor's house to get evidence against the thugs. It is immediately obvious that the local police are indifferent to the increasingly dangerous plight of the family. The two cases unexpectedly come together in a whirlwind denouement. Sal, an intelligent, workmanlike sleuth, tends to discern the facts rather than jump to conclusions. Staincliffe's depiction of Sal's domestic life is exceptionally good: she and her little girl live with her partner, Ray, who is also a single parent with a little boy. Another principal character is the city of Manchester, England, of which both author and detective are fond. This fine piece of craftsmanship is a very pleasant, well-paced read. (Sept.)Award.
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- PublisherAllison and Busby
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 074900522X
- ISBN 13 9780749005221
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
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