THE EVIL THAT MEN DO (Jeanne Dams)

American ex-pat Dorothy Martin and her British husband, retired chief constable Alan Nesbitt, have embarked on a walking tour of the Cotswolds.  Interestingly enough, though, they never cross paths with M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin!   They do, however (and not unexpectedly), run across a murder when they discover the body of an unidentified man in a deserted quarry during one of their daily jaunts.  The disappearances of both a budding young rock star and a local social worker, who is involved with a shelter for abused women, complicate matters and put Dorothy's formidable powers of deduction (and Alan's patience) to the test.  As usual, Dams has written a charming and well-thought out tale that keeps the reader guessing throughout.  One of the most attractive features of this series is the affectionate relationship between Dorothy and Alan.  Read this series!