Invitation to a Dynamite Party: The Fifth Sergeant Cribb Mystery

Sergeant Cribb attends a course in infernal machines to gain knowledge of explosives and track down the truth about bomb blasts in London. He is abducted by an Irish-American hammer-thrower and becomes a vital member of the Dynamite Party.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 05 November 2020
\n Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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The beloved Sergeant Cribb series by Peter Lovesey takes readers back to the year 1884, when London was plagued by a series of bomb blasts, even within the confines of Great Scotland Yard. Despite his reluctance, Sergeant Cribb enrolls in a course on the science of infernal machines in an attempt to gain expert knowledge of explosives and outsmart the criminals who are responsible for these acts of terror.

As the prime suspect, Constable Thackeray becomes the focus of Cribb's investigation, driven by both professional and personal motives. He is determined to uncover the truth at any cost, even if it means risking his life.

Unbeknownst to Cribb, his journey takes a surprising turn when he is abducted at gunpoint by an Irish-American hammer-thrower named O'Hara. Suddenly, he finds himself an unwilling but vital member of the Dynamite Party, a group of unconventional individuals who are using their skills to combat the criminal underworld.

Through his involvement with the Dynamite Party, Cribb encounters a diverse range of characters, including a beautiful young widow named Mrs. Pargeter, who is hiding a secret of her own. Together, they navigate a web of lies, deceit, and danger as they attempt to bring the culprits to justice and prevent further bombings in the city.

The Sergeant Cribb series is a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that blends historical fiction with elements of mystery and action. Peter Lovesey's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers to the gritty streets of Victorian London, where danger lurks around every corner and the stakes are high.

With each book in the series, Sergeant Cribb becomes more skilled and determined in his pursuit of justice, facing challenges that test his physical and mental strength. The series is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of friendship and teamwork in the face of adversity.

Whether you are a fan of historical fiction, mystery, or action-packed adventures, the Sergeant Cribb series is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted story with compelling characters and a thrilling plot. So, grab your copy of the first book in the series and prepare to embark on a journey of intrigue, danger, and redemption.

\n Weight: 160g\n
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780751581119\n \n