Custom House Murder: The intricate wartime murder mystery

During the Blitz, a pacifist is stabbed in Custom House with a loaded revolver in his pocket, leading Detective Inspector John Jago to investigate.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 10 December 2020
\n Publisher: Allison & Busby
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First published as Enemy Action in September 1940, London had endured the Blitz for nearly a month, and the people were clamoring for vengeance. Yet, once again, the night brought forth more destruction. In Custom House, anxious residents obediently made their way to the nearest public air-raid shelter as the warning siren wailed. As dawn broke, people dispersed, but one man remained - he was dead, stabbed through the heart. Detective Inspector John Jago stumbled upon this tragic scene and discovered that the victim was a pacifist. However, the question remained: why was he carrying a loaded revolver in his pocket?

The investigation took Jago deep into the heart of London's underworld, where he encountered a network of spies and traitors. As he dug deeper, he discovered that the victim had been caught up in a complex web of political intrigue and that his death was part of a larger plot to undermine the government. With each passing day, Jago's determination grew stronger, and he was determined to bring the culprits to justice.

In the end, Jago's investigation led him to a group of fascist sympathizers who were planning a series of terrorist attacks on London's infrastructure. With the help of his colleagues, Jago was able to thwart their plans and bring the perpetrators to justice. The case had a profound impact on Jago, who realized that the line between good and evil was often blurred and that the fight for justice was a never-ending battle.

As he reflected on the case, Jago knew that he had made a difference and that the memory of the victim would live on in the hearts and minds of those who had fought for justice. The case of the pacifist with a loaded revolver had taught Jago that the fight for peace and justice was worth every sacrifice, and that the memory of those who had lost their lives in the struggle would never be forgotten.

\n Weight: 290g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780749026929\n \n