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Calling Down the Storm
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Unbeknownst to his strict Baptist wife, Deborah, Justice Rainer has a secret life as a gambler. In his desperation for money to fund his habit, he has already raided his own and Deborah's resources, and now he has crossed another line one from which there is no return.
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April 1971. When DI Webb and DS Raymond receive an emergency call, a horrific scene awaits them. Susan Lang is lying on the ground, bleeding to death. Her husband Henry is sitting nearby, holding a large, blood-stained knife.
In shock, Henry claims to have no memory of the events that led to his wife's death, leaving his barrister, Ben Schroeder, little to defend a potential charge of murder.
Meanwhile, unknown to his strict Baptist wife Deborah, Mr Justice Conrad Rainer has a secret life as a high-stakes gambler...
Calling Down the Storm weaves a complex web of intrigue and suspense, challenging the boundaries of trust and justice.
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Calling Down the Storm by Peter Murphy has received positive reviews for its captivating plot with engaging twists and turns, making readers eager to explore more of Murphy's work. The novel intertwines notorious historical figures with fictional characters, delving into legal ethics and the complexities of justice. Readers appreciate the intriguing plot idea, especially the portrayal of a judge whose morality is as questionable as the criminals he judges. Critics also note the confident and competent writing style, contributing to the book's intriguing narrative.
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ISBN: 9781843446736
Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 June 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: No Exit Press
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 416
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About the Author
Born in 1946, Peter Murphy graduated from Cambridge University and pursued a career in the law in England, the United States and The Hague. In 2007, he took up an appointment as a judge of the Crown Court and later retired as Resident Judge and Honorary Recorder of Peterborough in 2015. Peter started writing fiction more than twenty years ago, but following his retirement from the bench, he became a full-time author. Peter passed away in July 2022.
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