Time to Die: An unputdownable gritty London crime thriller

The Woolwich Foot Tunnel has been the subject of rumour and speculation since it was built in 1912. In 1976, John Saunders disappeared in the Tunnel and re-emerged forty-two years later with an American accent. His sister Brenda demands DNA testing, but when nothing he tells her rings true, she enlists the services of private investigators to unravel the mystery of his return.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2020
Publisher: Allison & Busby

The Woolwich Foot Tunnel, which was constructed in 1912, has been the focus of rumours and speculation ever since. Spanning beneath the Thames, it connects north and south London. In the scorching summer of 1976, a young man named John Saunders allegedly entered the tunnel and vanished on his way to his sister's house. The tunnel became a grim and unsettling place, as John was never seen again until he resurfaced forty-two years later.

John, when presented with the opportunity to undergo DNA testing by his sister Brenda, confidently claimed to be the real John Saunders. However, when Brenda discovered that none of John's claims corroborated, she sought the assistance of private investigators Mumtaz Hakim and Lee Arnold to unravel the mystery of his whereabouts and the reason for his return.

The investigators began their search by retracing John's steps from the day he disappeared. They interviewed people who had known him in the past, conducted surveillance, and analyzed evidence. They discovered that John had a history of erratic behaviour and had been known to disappear for extended periods of time.

During their investigation, the investigators also learned that John had undergone a significant transformation during his time away. He had acquired an American accent and had developed a new identity. He had also become involved in criminal activities, which had led him to travel to different parts of the world.

As the investigators dug deeper, they began to suspect that John's return was not solely motivated by a desire to reconnect with his family. There was a sense that he had a hidden agenda, and that he was planning something sinister. They were determined to uncover the truth before it was too late.

Finally, after months of tireless investigation, the investigators were able to piece together the events that had led to John's return. They discovered that he had been recruited by a criminal organization to carry out a series of high-profile crimes in London. His American accent was a cover for his true identity, and he had been trained to carry out his tasks with precision and skill.

The investigators were able to apprehend John and bring him to justice. He was sentenced to a long prison term, and his criminal organization was dismantled. Brenda was relieved that the mystery of her brother's disappearance had finally been solved, and she was grateful to the investigators for their tireless efforts.

The Woolwich Foot Tunnel, once a place of fear and mystery, has now become a symbol of the power of truth and justice. The story of John Saunders serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for redemption and that the truth will always prevail.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749024710