Intent: A Detective Inspector Tessa Grantley Mystery
A Detective Inspector Tessa Grantley Mystery
A woman is murdered in the heart of London. Detective Inspector Tessa Grantley and her partner quickly find the prime suspect but is he indeed guilty? The man insists not and is, or seems, believable. Brilliantly, DI Grantley sifts truth from lies and gets to the bottom of things.
At home, Tessa’s boisterous son, Jonathan, appears to be thriving without his late, unlamented father. Tessa’s personal life is good, loving and whole. A series of events, however, lead our sleuth to wonder if indeed Alec Hanay, the father of her child is truly gone. A trail of concerns leads her to the French Riviera, where she seeks answers. What she uncovers blows her world away.
“A simple rule comes in handy in my job, that of a Metropolitan Police Detective Inspector: Don’t be an idiot. Better yet, Keep Calm and Don’t be an Idiot -- levelheadedness is underrated. Most of the time I honored these terms, although there have been days best left unmentioned. The work demands other skills as well. High on any list is the ability to question someone effectively.”
-Excerpt from Intent
Tessa’s Trilogy, crime fiction by Tim Hoy
Detective Inspector Tessa Grantley is a brilliant, determined yet flawed cop in what is still a man’s world. Mostly, she plays by the book, but when the system fails, Tessa isn’t afraid to insure justice is served. Tessa’s life is the through line in this riveting drama. The city of London is, as well, a vital character in this tale. Together the books in Tessa’s trilogy are an ever-compelling story, one both personal and professional.
