It is 1921 and a terrible discovery has been made at a manor house in Surrey - the bloodied bodies of Colonel Fletcher, his wife and two of their staff. The victims have all been stabbed and the lack of disturbance in the house suggests that the attack was one of terrifying speed. The Surrey police force seem ready to put the murders town to robbery with violence, but Detective Inspector Madden from Scotland Yard sees things slightly differently. For he has experienced the horrors of World War I and has seen madness at first hand. And he is certain this crime has been perpetrated by a psychopath who will strike again...and soon. 'One of the most gripping thrillers I have ever read' - Country Life
John Madden Série
Tato série sleduje ostříleného inspektora z Scotland Yardu, jehož duši poznamenala hrůza první světové války. V každém případu se ponoří do temných zákoutí londýnského podsvětí, kde se snaží odhalit pravdu za složitými zločiny. Jeho osobní démony se často prolínají s vyšetřováním, což dodává příběhům hloubku a napětí.
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With The New York Times Notable Book River of Darkness, Rennie Airth established himself as a formidable master of suspense. Now, in The Blood-Dimmed Tide, Airth returns with a macabre tale, filled with fascinating historical detail, of the social struggles of postWorld War I Britain and the looming menace of Hitlers Germany. It is 1932, and former Inspector John Madden leads a quiet life in rural England with his wife and childrenuntil a young village girl is savagely murdered. The crime catapults Madden into the grisly world of a brutal killer. Along with his former colleagues at Scotland Yard, Madden soon finds himself enlisting the help of the British secret service and the German police. Together they use the burgeoning science of criminal psychology in order to grasp the workings of the twisted mind of a cunning, sophisticated murdererbut can Madden prevent him from killing again?
The CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award shortlisted third novel featuring Inspector Madden, from the author of River of Darkness and The Blood-Dimmed Tide.
The Reckoning
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
The fourth book in the much acclaimed Inspector John Madden series from the author of River of Darkness, The Blood-Dimmed Tide and The Dead of Winter.
The Death of Kings
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
The fifth novel in Rennie Airth's outstanding Inspector Madden series set in post-war Britain.
Meticulously detailed and beautifully written, this procedural mystery captivates with its intricate plotting and rich character development. The narrative invites readers to delve into the complexities of crime-solving, offering a compelling blend of suspense and depth. The author's skillful prose ensures that the story is not only engaging but also rewarding upon re-examination, making it a standout choice for mystery enthusiasts.