The Tiger in the Smoke (The Albert Campion Mysteries)
A fog is creeping through the weary streets of London—so too are whispers that the Tiger is back in town, undetected by the law, untroubled by morals. And the rumors are true: Jack Havoc, charismatic outlaw, knife-wielding killer, and ingenious jail-breaker, is on the loose once again.
As Havoc stalks the smog-cloaked alleyways of the city, it falls to Albert Campion to hunt down the fugitive and put a stop to his rampage—before it’s too late . . .
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LJ Ross' thoughts:
‘The likeable character of Albert Campion first appeared in a minor role in Allingham’s breakthrough novel, The Crime at Black Dudley, and proved so popular with readers that he made a permanent return in Mystery Mile, going on to feature in a further 17 of Allingham’s novels and 20 short stories. Such was the enduring quality of the detective she had created, and it’s not difficult to see why: Campion is a sophisticated, well-developed character, who sits well within an equally sophisticated crime novel with a well-constructed plot, a smorgasbord of interesting suspects (money-lenders, escaped convicts and musical veterans to name a few…) and a neat, satisfying ending that leaves the reader feeling as though they’ve enjoyed a tasty meal. So, why not indulge yourself? Sit back with a cuppa and immerse yourself in Allingham’s faultless description of London at another time, which still manages to be relevant in today’s world.’
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