A Six Letter Word for Death (Henry Tibbett #16)

By: Patricia Moyes

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Synopsis: A killer of a crossword draws Inspector Tibbett into a mystery with &“considerable charm, atmosphere (an Isle of Wight travelogue), and English geniality&” (Kirkus Reviews). It&’s a slow day at Scotland Yard, so Inspector Henry Tibbett takes a busman&’s holiday, immersing himself in the world of puzzling puzzlers. The hijinks kick off with an amusing gift: Someone unnamed has sent Henry the beginnings of a crossword puzzle. Even more mysterious: The clues point to the group of mystery writers to whom Henry has pledged to give a presentation. Most mysterious of all: None of the writers are who they claim to be, and one is a murderer. Which one? For that you&’ll need to solve the puzzle. Six across and then down, down, down.Praise for Patricia Moyes &“The author who put the &‘who&’ back in whodunit.&” —Chicago Daily News &“A new queen of crime . . . her name can be mentioned in the same breath as Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh.&” —Daily Herald &“An excellent detective novel in the best British tradition. Superbly handled.&” —Columbus Dispatch&“Intricate plots, ingenious murders, and skillfully drawn, often hilarious, characters distinguish Patricia Moyes&’ writing.&” —Mystery Scene