Black Out

Black Out

by JohnLawton (Author)

Synopsis

BLACK OUT is an outstanding debut thriller from a major new talent, featuring an original new detective, Sgt Frederick Troy, the son of a distinguished Russian emigre. Children playing on an East End bombsite during the Blitz find a severed arm. This is no ordinary murdur and Troy is soon on the trail of a german espionage network leading through a labyrinth of conspiracy and betrayal.

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Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 356
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 08 Sep 1997

ISBN 10: 0752808990
ISBN 13: 9780752808994
Book Overview: * 'Wonderfully captures the atmosphere of wartime London, and is an original and entertaining detective story' Robert Harris, author of FATHERLAND. * Reissued alongside OLD FLAMES - new in paperback. * Selected by W H Smith for Fresh Talent promotions. * Authentic WWII London Blitz background.

Author Bio
John Lawton is a degenerating misanthrope who lives in a remote hilltop village in Derbyshire. He is not entirely sure why. He likes T.C. Boyle, Chuck Palahniuk and Cormac McCarthy - and considers the seminal text of our time to be Myron by Gore Vidal. He is keen on the cultivation of the onion and obscure varieties of potato. He hates tories, teachers and travel (in that order) - but loves to visit Arizona, Florence ... New York ...