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The Pimlico Murder

'A-Grade crime fiction' LEE CHILD
Series: Blitz Detective
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The Pimlico Murder follows detectives Jago and DC Craddock as they investigate the brutal death of Terry Watson, a young pacifist found battered in an Anderson shelter with white poppies in his pocket. Their inquiries lead them into the murky depths of Pimlico's underworld and link the case to Mosley's fascist party, demanding every ounce of their skill to unravel the complex truth.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy gritty crime thrillers set against a historical backdrop, with intricate plotting and a strong sense of place.

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Armistice Day 1940. The Blitz Detective John Jago finds himself despatched to Pimlico to investigate a suspicious death.

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A young man, Terry Watson, has been found in an Anderson shelter, battered about the head and with two white poppies in his pocket. As the investigation delves into Watson's background, Jago and his assistant DC Craddock find themselves knee-deep in Pimlico's shady underworld, and connections with Mosley's fascist party. It will take all their skills to uncover the truth behind the young pacifist's brutal death.

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Series: Blitz Detective

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749026943

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Mike Hollow was born in West Ham and grew up in Romford, Essex. He studied Russian and French at the University of Cambridge and then worked for the BBC. In 2002 he went freelance as a copywriter, journalist and editor. Mike also works as a poet and translator.

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