The avenger
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ISBN10: 9374591499
ISBN13: 9789374591499
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374591499
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A chilling fog hangs over the English countryside as a mysterious killer stalks his prey, leaving the police and public alike gripped by fear and fascination. In this masterful early twentieth century thriller, a series of baffling murders draws Scotland Yard's finest into a labyrinth of deception, secrets, and mounting suspense. The narrative unfolds with the precision of a golden age mystery, conjuring the tense atmosphere of a city haunted by a cunning adversary and a relentless police investigation. Every page pulses with the urgency of a serial killer story, where each new clue deepens the puzzle and every shadow might conceal another threat. At the heart of this suspenseful whodunit is a tautly woven plot that balances psychological intrigue with the procedural rigour of British detective fiction. The novel's brisk pacing and sharply drawn characters illuminate the anxieties and social undercurrents of its era, offering readers both a gripping crime fiction classic and a window into the mindset of a society on edge. Its enduring appeal lies in the way suspicion shifts, alliances form and fracture, and justice hangs in delicate balance-a testament to the enduring power of the vintage suspense novel. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether sought by aficionados of British crime classics or newcomers to the genre, this meticulously revived edition invites readers to experience the intrigue, danger, and psychological complexity that have made it a touchstone in the world of early detective fiction.
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