Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755145321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A quandary for John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’). A young brash artist is found half-dead, with a noose around his neck, on the same day he had attempted to get Mannering to finance his career. The artist's terrified girlfriend desperately seeks help. Has the man tried to kill himself, or is it a case of attempted murder?
The Arrogant Artist
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755145321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A quandary for John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’). A young brash artist is found half-dead, with a noose around his neck, on the same day he had attempted to get Mannering to finance his career. The artist's terrified girlfriend desperately seeks help. Has the man tried to kill himself, or is it a case of attempted murder?
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755145321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A quandary for John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’). A young brash artist is found half-dead, with a noose around his neck, on the same day he had attempted to get Mannering to finance his career. The artist's terrified girlfriend desperately seeks help. Has the man tried to kill himself, or is it a case of attempted murder?
Shadow of Doom
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
The Nazis have stored radium somewhere in Europe. Dr. Palfrey must find it, but there is a business syndicate also involved who aim to bring Europe to an economic standstill and ultimate starvation. They conceal themselves with curious black masks, but other clues emerge and their plans are well advanced. Will Palfrey be in time?
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
The Nazis have stored radium somewhere in Europe. Dr. Palfrey must find it, but there is a business syndicate also involved who aim to bring Europe to an economic standstill and ultimate starvation. They conceal themselves with curious black masks, but other clues emerge and their plans are well advanced. Will Palfrey be in time?
A Backwards Jump
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134141
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A case of a wife who jumps backwards out of a window, a murder investigation, and another involving an ill-treated child have only one thing in common - they require the attention of Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard. He had thought the criminals had taken time off during the hot weather, but things quickly changed.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134141
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A case of a wife who jumps backwards out of a window, a murder investigation, and another involving an ill-treated child have only one thing in common - they require the attention of Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard. He had thought the criminals had taken time off during the hot weather, but things quickly changed.
Thugs And Economies
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134451
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Commander George Gideon, Scotland Yard's finest detective, is faced with making economies as well as fighting a serious crime wave. In London there are ruthless big-time thugs to be combatted. At the same time, an obsessed maniac is preying on little girls on the crowded beaches of an East Coast town. Gideon must sort out the chaos.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134451
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Commander George Gideon, Scotland Yard's finest detective, is faced with making economies as well as fighting a serious crime wave. In London there are ruthless big-time thugs to be combatted. At the same time, an obsessed maniac is preying on little girls on the crowded beaches of an East Coast town. Gideon must sort out the chaos.
The Plague of Silence
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134354
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Dr. Palfrey becomes involved in a threatened world domination by an organisation that uses the forces of nature to obtain its will. A woman is found on a bathroom floor convulsing. The Doctor attending her and his partner then die. A cloud of mosquito-like insects swarm and sting, paralysing their victims. Can Dr. Palfrey act in time?
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134354
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Dr. Palfrey becomes involved in a threatened world domination by an organisation that uses the forces of nature to obtain its will. A woman is found on a bathroom floor convulsing. The Doctor attending her and his partner then die. A cloud of mosquito-like insects swarm and sting, paralysing their victims. Can Dr. Palfrey act in time?
Held At Bay
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137388
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The five beautiful jewels of Castile were stolen, separated and their identity lost. Few men could recognize them, but John Mannering, alias ‘The Baron’, was such a man. In pursuit of them, he has comes up against the ugliest criminals he has ever met. To them, it is merely a game, and the Baron an inconvenient pawn who must fight for his life.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137388
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The five beautiful jewels of Castile were stolen, separated and their identity lost. Few men could recognize them, but John Mannering, alias ‘The Baron’, was such a man. In pursuit of them, he has comes up against the ugliest criminals he has ever met. To them, it is merely a game, and the Baron an inconvenient pawn who must fight for his life.
The Case of the Innocent Victims
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Chief Inspector West of Scotland Yard has his hands full with a case involving a baby-killer at large. Is he dealing with a psychopath, or someone with a twisted vendetta? A reserve soldier might know more than he admits, and what is the role of a hunchback with arms like steel, and a blonde who seems to invite trouble? West must act – fast!
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Chief Inspector West of Scotland Yard has his hands full with a case involving a baby-killer at large. Is he dealing with a psychopath, or someone with a twisted vendetta? A reserve soldier might know more than he admits, and what is the role of a hunchback with arms like steel, and a blonde who seems to invite trouble? West must act – fast!
Alibi
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136861
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Roger West of Scotland Yard is suffering from overwork and family difficulties. Whilst normally in control, upon this occasion he insults an important witness. This nearly ruins his career, but then leads to the possibility of riches. There is a conspiracy at work and it is up to West to solve this and all of his other problems.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136861
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Roger West of Scotland Yard is suffering from overwork and family difficulties. Whilst normally in control, upon this occasion he insults an important witness. This nearly ruins his career, but then leads to the possibility of riches. There is a conspiracy at work and it is up to West to solve this and all of his other problems.
The Extortioners
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137280
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Professor Clayton is happily married, but there is another woman and also a teenage son who learns that the person he calls ‘uncle’ is actually his father. Now, Clayton is being blackmailed. Chief Inspector (‘Handsome’) West has to battle a motorcycle gang and dodge danger to himself and others as he fights to prevent the truth being revealed.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137280
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Professor Clayton is happily married, but there is another woman and also a teenage son who learns that the person he calls ‘uncle’ is actually his father. Now, Clayton is being blackmailed. Chief Inspector (‘Handsome’) West has to battle a motorcycle gang and dodge danger to himself and others as he fights to prevent the truth being revealed.
Death in the Rising Sun
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Towards the end of World War II elements of the German High Command flee to Japan. Dr. Palfrey leaves for the East disguised as a German officer. He seeks ‘The Colony of the Fourth Reich’ believed to be situated in China. His disguise uncovered, he must find a way out with vital information that will affect the whole outcome of the war.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Towards the end of World War II elements of the German High Command flee to Japan. Dr. Palfrey leaves for the East disguised as a German officer. He seeks ‘The Colony of the Fourth Reich’ believed to be situated in China. His disguise uncovered, he must find a way out with vital information that will affect the whole outcome of the war.