Two police me have been brutally murdered while transferring a prisoner
by rail. Inspector Colbeck has been called on to locate the suspect.
Colbeck is familiar with the prisoner who managed to escape with the
help of an accomplice. He wants to desperately catch this criminal.
At the beginning of their investigation, Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming
determine that another constable gave out the time of the train's
departure. Back in London, Leeming is informed that he and Colbeck are
to have a new assistant; DC Peebles. Leeming is not impressed.
Meantime, Colbeck has gone on to Manchester, following a lead.
When Colbeck releases information to the press, the two culprits panic.
They kill another policeman they assumed was Colbeck. This puts
Colbeck hard on their trail, but they slip out of his grasp before he
can capture them.
The two culprits have escaped to America, and Colbeck takes Leeming with
him to apprehend them, however they must arrive there before the
culprits do. Is it possible or will they escape Colbeck's clutches
permanently?
Author Edward Marston has undoubtedly made this murder mystery the mos
exciting so far in the Inspector Colbeck series. A very good read.
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