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In the new mystery in the bestselling Richard Jury series, Martha Grimes brings London's finest on a double-homicide case that involves Kenyan art, rare gems, astrophysics, and a long-fermented act of revenge. Robbie Parsons is one of London's finest, a black cab driver who knows every street, theater, and landmark in the city by heart. In his backseat is a man with a gun in his hand - a man who shot Robbie's previous pair of customers point-blank in front of the Artemis Club, a rarefied art gallery-cum-casino, then jumped in and ordered Parsons to drive. Superintendent Richard Jury comes across the double-homicide in the Saturday paper and is soon contending with a case that takes unexpected turns into Tanzanian gem mines, a closed casino in Reno, and a pub that only London's black cabbies can find.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2018
Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

In the captivating new mystery from the bestselling Richard Jury series, Martha Grimes takes readers on a thrilling journey through the heart of London as she unravels a double homicide case that intertwines Kenyan art, rare gems, astrophysics, and a long-brewing act of revenge. Prepare to be captivated by the intricate plot and unforgettable characters that Grimes has masterfully crafted.

Robbie Parsons, a skilled black cab driver known for his intimate knowledge of every street, theater, and landmark in London, finds himself in a precarious situation. Sitting in his backseat is a man holding a gun, who had just shot Robbie's previous customers point-blank in front of the Artemis Club, a prestigious art gallery-cum-casino. The man then commandeers Parsons' cab and orders him to drive.

As the killer flees to Nairobi, accompanied by ten-year-old Patty Haigh, one of a group of homeless children serving as the cabbies' eyes and ears at Heathrow and Waterloo, superintendent Richard Jury stumbles upon the double homicide in the Saturday paper. Two days prior, Jury had encountered one of the victims, a professor of astrophysics at Columbia University and an accomplished gambler. The murder deeply offends Jury, and he soon finds himself embroiled in a case that takes unexpected twists and turns into Tanzanian gem mines, a closed casino in Reno, and a hidden pub that only the knowledgeable black cabbies of London can locate.

With his keen intellect and unwavering determination, Jury navigates through a web of lies, secrets, and red herrings, piecing together the clues to unravel the mystery. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. From the wealthy art collector who hires Parsons to the enigmatic Tanzanian gem trader who holds the key to the case, Jury must navigate through a complex network of relationships and alliances to uncover the truth.

As the stakes rise, and the killer becomes more elusive, Jury must use all his skills and resources to bring the perpetrator to justice. With each passing chapter, the plot thickens, and the tension mounts, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they race to solve the puzzle before it's too late.

In conclusion, "The Artemis Club" is a masterpiece of mystery writing that will keep you engrossed from start to finish. Martha Grimes' intricate plot, memorable characters, and atmospheric setting make this a must-read for fans of the genre. Prepare to be transported to the heart of London and immersed in a world of art, intrigue, and danger.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 158 x 233 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611855029
Edition number: Main