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Introducing Johnny One Eye, the exciting new detective operating in London during the Blitz. Discharged from the army after losing an eye in a rifle accident, John Hawke sets up as a private detective. In the autumn of 1940, he is set to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman who led a double life. What is the connection between her brutal murder and a fading film star?
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"Wartime London is beautifully evoked in a plot as crafty as the black market . . . a book you can truly call a thriller."---Peter Lovesey, author of The Last Detective "The engaging debut appearance of wartime private eye Johnny Hawke breathes new life into the traditional British mystery. He's a hero with a heart."
---Val McDermid, author of The Torment of Others
"A neatly crafted crime novel offering an unusual perspective on wartime London, by turns dark and poignant."
---Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy
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"Wartime London is beautifully evoked in a plot as crafty as the black market . . . a book you can truly call a thriller."---Peter Lovesey, author of The Last Detective "The engaging debut appearance of wartime private eye Johnny Hawke breathes new life into the traditional British mystery. He's a hero with a heart."
---Val McDermid, author of The Torment of Others
"A neatly crafted crime novel offering an unusual perspective on wartime London, by turns dark and poignant."
---Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy
David Stuart Davies is a writer, playwright and editor. He is the editor of Sherlock magazine and the author of several books on Sherlock Holmes including four novels. David's award winning play, Sherlock Holmes -The Last Act is still touring and has visited places as diverse as Buffalo, Verona and Antibes. He is a member of the national committee of the Crime Writer's Association and edits their monthly magazine, Red Herrings. He lives in Yorkshire.
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- PublisherRobert Hale
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0709078218
- ISBN 13 9780709078210
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages222
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