The Houseboat Killings
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
When murder comes to the water, there is nowhere to run — The Houseboat Killings by Roger Simons is a gripping mid-century British crime novel that draws readers into a world of claustrophobic tension, where the idyllic setting of a moored houseboat becomes the stage for a series of sinister and baffling murders. Set against the evocative backdrop of England's inland waterways, the novel chronicles the unravelling of a tight-knit community as investigators race to unmask a killer who strikes with chilling precision and apparent impunity. Published by the distinguished London imprint Geoffrey Bles, this work sits firmly within the golden tradition of British crime fiction, presenting a puzzle-driven narrative that rewards careful reading and a sharp eye for detail. Simons constructs his tale with an atmosphere of creeping dread, balancing procedural rigour with vivid characterisation to produce a mystery that lingers long after the final page. For aficionados of classic whodunits and lovers of atmospheric British noir, The Houseboat Killings offers a tantalising voyage into darkness — one where the still waters hide secrets that demand to be dragged to the surface.
Author: Roger Simons
Format: Hardback
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
When murder comes to the water, there is nowhere to run — The Houseboat Killings by Roger Simons is a gripping mid-century British crime novel that draws readers into a world of claustrophobic tension, where the idyllic setting of a moored houseboat becomes the stage for a series of sinister and baffling murders. Set against the evocative backdrop of England's inland waterways, the novel chronicles the unravelling of a tight-knit community as investigators race to unmask a killer who strikes with chilling precision and apparent impunity. Published by the distinguished London imprint Geoffrey Bles, this work sits firmly within the golden tradition of British crime fiction, presenting a puzzle-driven narrative that rewards careful reading and a sharp eye for detail. Simons constructs his tale with an atmosphere of creeping dread, balancing procedural rigour with vivid characterisation to produce a mystery that lingers long after the final page. For aficionados of classic whodunits and lovers of atmospheric British noir, The Houseboat Killings offers a tantalising voyage into darkness — one where the still waters hide secrets that demand to be dragged to the surface.