Cleverly entertaining and meets all the necessary Agatha Christie-style criteria. "Death in Paradise" is one of BBC One's most popular series, averaging 9 million viewers. DI Richard Poole is stressed, annoyed, and frustrated. He is stuck on the tropical island of Saint-Marie, forced to live in a rickety old hut by the beach, and there is no decent tea in sight. When a boat explodes in the harbor, Richard and his team quickly realize that a new murderer is on the loose. But who is it? And why did the killer leave a ruby at the crime scene? As the police dig deeper, they uncover secrets that date back decades, and a crime from the past that can never be forgiven. Worse still, they soon realize that this is just the beginning. They must catch the murderer before there is another death in paradise. An original story from the creator and author of the successful BBC One series "Death in Paradise," featuring the beloved detective DI Richard Poole. Readers love Robert Thorogood: "Fabulous, gripping read," "Another wonderful novel," "Another excellent 'Death in Paradise' novel," "Highly recommended," "Good entertainment.".