Last Bus To Woodstock by Colin Dexter

In this gripping detective novel, the astute and somewhat curmudgeonly Inspector Morse is tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the brutal murder of a young woman found dead near a bus stop in Oxford. As Morse delves into the tangled web of relationships and secrets surrounding the victim, he navigates a series of red herrings and false leads. With his sharp intellect and unorthodox methods, Morse uncovers a complex tapestry of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal, ultimately revealing the shocking truth behind the seemingly senseless crime.