Death of a Dustman
(Author) M.C. BeatonGarbage collectors are still called "dustmen" in Britain. When Lochdubh's dustman, an abusive drunk named Fergus MacLeod, is put in charge of the recycling center, Constable Hamish Macbeth smells trouble. Fergus soon becomes a tyrant with his new power. After his body is found stuffed in a recycling bin, no one's sorry. But Macbeth is surprised when MacLeod's victims refuse to talk.
M.C. Beaton
M.C. Beaton, whose real name was Marion Chesney Gibbons, was a Scottish author best known for her cozy mystery novels. She is most famous for her two long-running series, Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth, which both feature clever and charming amateur detectives solving crimes in the English countryside. Beaton's writing style is characterized by its humor, wit, and engaging characters. Her contributions to the cozy mystery genre have made her a beloved and influential figure in the literary world. Her most famous work is likely the first book in the Agatha Raisin series, "Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death." Beaton's prolific output and enduring popularity have cemented her legacy as a master of the cozy mystery genre.