The Slaughter Pavilion by Catherine Sampson

Sampson strikes just the right note as she shows the nature of a society in which the disclosure of official corruption or incompetence is punishable for bringing shame on the government. This is not only an absorbing mystery, but a fascinating social commentary, and highly recommended.

Cliffhanger by T. J. Middleton

Al Greenwood is a taxi driver who lives with his wife in a bungalow near the sea.

Al has had enough of her and wants her out of his life. He suggests that they go for a walk that evening, and plans to push her off the cliff. But things don’t go according to plan and for the rest of the book Al is trying to escape the attention of his nosy neighbours, as well as the local detective inspector, who, like him, prefers his pet fish to most humans.

The clever narrative is perfectly paced, with sly wit and a blackly humorous ending.

In a bungalow near the sea - Telegraph