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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.

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.

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

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.

It is 1932 and John Madden, former Scotland Yard Inspector, is now a farmer in the peaceful Surrey countryside. However his peace is about to be shattered, for when a young girl goes missing, it is he who discovers her disfigured body hidden in a wood. Disturbed by what he has seen he is convinced the killer has struck before...When a second body is found, Madden's instinct is proved right - there is a multiple killer at large. Allying himself with his old colleagues, and against the wishes of his anxious wife, he immerses himself in one more case, and his insights into the personality of the man they are seeking are soon borne out. Self-taught in a world of secret agents, this psychopath is a master of reinvention who has been covering his tracks for many years. The investigation leads to Germany. The Nazis are on the brink of power. The killer has so far eluded the German police. And the mutilated bodies he has left in his wake are just a shocking foretaste of the horrors to come...

The fifth novel in Rennie Airth's outstanding Inspector Madden series set in post-war Britain.

Adelaide Banks travels from New York to London to spend Christmas with her Aunt Rose. But when Addy reaches her Knightsbridge address, no one's home. Where is Rose? Dragged into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse on the snowy streets of London, Addy finds herself navigating a dark underworld of ruthless assassins, rogue agents and international crime.

Skupina drobných zlodějíčků si naplánuje „velkou“ věc. Unesou syna bohatého průmyslníka a budou chtít výkupné. Nu což, únos se zdařil, provedla se výměna dětí, ale o výkupném nechtěl průmyslník ani slyšet, a důvod – ten jeho unesený synáček mu šel svým neustálým řevem na nervy, a tak když dostal výměnou tichého hodného klučinu, nemínil o něj přijít. Takže se plánuje akce o zpětnou výměnu... 23-009-73