Asey Mayo, the handyman-turned-sleuth from Cape Cod, becomes involved in finding solutions to three complex murder plots.

Was the murder really nothing more than a senseless killing? Or is it really true that murder must have a motive? And can that motive be uncovered in time to prevent more deaths?

Chief Detective Inspector Maigret must try to find a killer operating among people of wealth and enormous influence.

Inspector Knollis knows a great deal about beekeeping - knowledge that will be vital to solving the murder of a most unpleasant man.