Description
Description
Sergeant Cathy Marsden investigates the death of a local gangster in WWII Leeds.
Leeds, 1944. Cathy Marsden's happiness at her boyfriend Tom's brief leave from the army and marriage proposal is short-lived as she embarks on a new case in the Special Investigation Branch. Eric Carr, a local gangster, is dead after crashing his car on the outskirts of Leeds. Not only that, but an alarming discovery is made in the boot: weapons, including guns, stolen from a US military base, to be sold on the black market. Was the crash simply an accident, or something more sinister? One thing's for sure - Eric's death has set a chain of murder and gangland chaos in motion. As the number of people disappearing increases, and men start dying, Cathy must work out who is pulling the strings, and why. This fast-paced and twisty World War II thriller is perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Rhys Bowen and Kelly Rimmer.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
A plucky female cop, wartime drama and romance, and a look at how the war gave women new opportunities give oomph to Nickson's slow-burning police procedural-- "Booklist"
Chock-full of historical detail, local color, and exciting adventures-- "Kirkus Reviews"
A brave, plucky, likable heroine, a twist-a-minute plot, and heart-wrenching details about the effects of war-- "Booklist on No Precious Truth"
Meticulous period detail and tender character development-- "Publishers Weekly on No Precious Truth"
A rousing wartime drama-- "Kirkus Reviews on No Precious Truth"
Brimming with Nickson's trademark period details, memorable characters, . . . but also filled with frightening twists, bloody violence, suspense, and danger-- "Booklist on Them Without Pain"
Well-drawn characters, plentiful historical details, and a real feeling for Leeds in all its gritty glory-- "Kirkus Reviews on Them Without Pain"
A dark and complex mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of The Scream of Sins"
A dark, gritty page-turner . . . Multiple twists combined with realistic period ambience and vivid characters make this a riveting read-- "Booklist on The Scream of Sins"
This gritty and surprise-filled mystery will enthrall both newcomers and series fans-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Dead Will Rise"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Severn House
Pub date:
2026-10-20
Length:
256 pages
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