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The Amateur Crime - A Positronic Book
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781515468707
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Oct 26 2025
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A gripping Golden Age mystery of deception, passion, and murder, The Amateur Crime by Anthony Cox delivers a sophisticated blend of British crime fiction, psychological suspense, and classic detective storytelling.
When an unthinkable crime shatters a quiet English town, it isn't the police who first unravel the clues-it's an ordinary man drawn into an extraordinary mystery. Driven by curiosity and conscience, this unlikely sleuth finds himself entangled in a web of lies, betrayal, and moral danger. Every answer leads to a darker question. Every truth hides another deception. Set against the backdrop of post-war England, Cox crafts an elegant yet chilling tale of murder, motive, and manipulation. With sharp dialogue, unforgettable characters, and a plot full of unexpected twists, The Amateur Crime stands among the finest examples of classic British detective fiction-the kind that keeps readers guessing until the final shocking revelation.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and S. S. Van Dine, this rediscovered vintage mystery combines the charm of the Golden Age whodunit with the psychological complexity of a modern crime thriller. The Amateur Crime is more than a mystery-it's an exploration of guilt, temptation, and the blurred lines between innocence and evil.
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