Countdown to Murder (novel)

After the commotion subsided, Inspector Battle stood firmly before the assembled crowd, his expression reflecting a determination to uncover the truth. The crime was complex, the threads tangled, but one suspect''s defense rested on a single phrase: "I can''t swim." He swore by it, clinging to it as a shield to deflect suspicion.But when the crucial test arrived, it became clear that he was indeed...