{"product_id":"2026200011249-secondhand-the-houseboat-killings","title":"The Houseboat Killings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\n\nPublished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49161029943515,"sku":"2026200011249-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/58371274-daa3-4cd4-b750-5003325f4c68.png?v=1787189405","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011249-secondhand-the-houseboat-killings","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}