Orders to Kill

The compelling WWI murder mystery series
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Orders to Kill by Edward Marston is a gripping crime and thriller novel set in historical London. The story follows railway detective Inspector Colbeck as he delves into a murder that unravels within the world of train travel. With an intricate web of intrigue, the book presents a blend of suspense and mystery in a richly detailed Victorian setting.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you have a passion for historical mysteries intertwined with vivid descriptions of time and place. The story weaves a tantalising mix of suspense and intrigue, as it delves into the dark corners of society where betrayal and justice collide. Perfect for fans of complex plots and rich character development!

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Orders to Kill

The ninth Home Front Detective novel, set in World War One.

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December 1917. Ada Hobbes arrives on a frosty morning to clean the house owned by Dr Tindall, a surgeon at the Edmonton Military Hospital. She is shocked to find the blood-covered body of her employer sprawled across the floor. He has been hacked to death.

Detective Inspector Harvey Marmion and Sergeant Joe Keedy arrive to a horrific scene. Someone enjoyed killing him, without a doubt. Their investigation takes them far out of London and on the trail of a very different Dr Tindall, one who was not the respectable local doctor everyone thought he was. Marmion and Keedy will need to sift through a number of likely suspects to find the killer behind this gruesome murder.

Series: Home Front Detective

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749027810

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Edward Marston has written over a hundred books across many series. They range from the era of the Domesday Book to the Home Front during WWI, via Elizabethan theatre and the Regency period. He is best known for the hugely successful Railway Detective series set during Queen Victoria's reign.

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