Book info

• Title The Real Death in Paradise
• Author Richard Preston
• Year 2025
• Genre Memoir

The Real Death in Paradise recounts the two years Inspector Richard Preston spent as one of twelve young police officers seconded to the seemingly idyllic Cayman Islands. Who wouldn't love the opportunity to work in a tropical paradise and immerse yourself in the local culture as you sunbathe on the sandy beaches and swim in the crystal clear waters? What could possibly go wrong...? When faced with the reality of police life in the Caribbean - including smuggling, rescuing turtles and mysterious murders - Richard soon found out that the truth was far more interesting than he ever could have imagined. Follow Richard's adventures in this murderously enjoyable sun-kissed memoir.

Thoughts

I’m a big fan of the TV show Death in Paradise (well, I used to love it, now I just watch it, it’s definitely not got quite the same buzz about it after so many character changes). This book is pretty much cashing in on the success of the show, but does tell the story of a real life situation where a UK policeman goes to the glorious sunny islands of the Caribbean and stays there a couple of years. It’s interesting and the stories are well told, so worth a read, but obviously nothing to do with the TV show at all.

Rating: 3 / 5