The Gigabyte Detective
The Gigabyte Detective by Michael Hillier, published by Draft2Digital on December 16, 2020, is a mystery novel that unfolds in Torbay, known as the English Riviera. The story revolves around a series of mysterious deaths of wealthy women during the summer months, raising concerns about a potential holiday murderer. As the sixth midsummer approaches, the local CID faces the challenge of sifting through years of evidence, with DCI Charlotte Faraday utilizing a newly developed computer program to assist in the investigation.
Readers will find a blend of suspense and intrigue as DCI Faraday and DI Stafford Paulson work to uncover the truth before another murder occurs. The narrative also explores personal dynamics, particularly the romantic entanglement between former TV star Susannah Blake and accountant Richard Harris, adding layers to the unfolding mystery. With themes of crime, romance, and the complexities of police work, this edition spans 280 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a world where technology meets traditional sleuthing.
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Five rich women have diied in June and July in Torbay (known as the English Riviera), one each summer for the last five years. Is there a holiday murderer on the loose? Now, as the sixth midsummer approaches and the area starts to fill up with its annual influx of a quarter of a million visitors, are the wealthy ladies of Torquay once again in danger? What are the chances of finding the killer before the next murder occus?
The local CID are struggling to find a way through the huge amount of evidence which has been amassed over the years. To assist them, DCI Charlotte Faraday and her recently developed computer progrram (which has the ability to rapidly sort through massive amounts of evidence and throw up anomalies), have been temprarily assigned to the division. Despite the fact that many of her chauvinistic male colleagues are sceptical about her skills, will this new weapon help her and DI Stafford Paulson find the murderer before he strikes again?
Meanwhile the beautiful former TV star Susannah Blake (trophy bride of an abseentee wealthy City banker) discovers she is falling in love with accountant Richard Harris, who has suddenly come into he rlife. He is down from London on a fornight ́s holiday and she finds him both fascinating and slightly frightening? Where is that affair leading? What will happen to them? Will the gigabyte detective be in time to find out?
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