Another case for Yorkshire copper Caleb Cluff. A hacked-off hand is found by a young lad in a tip and the local police force headed by Inspector Mole. Needless to say Cluff goes his own way in the investigation and soon other body-parts turn up. Soon after the body of a girl is discovered and her boyfriend disappears. As is usual with this series,the life and thoughts of Cluff are more interesting than the crimes involved. The reader is also assured of a thrilling finale in which the good sergeant is nearly done for. ( )