Trouble
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
When a quiet London neighbourhood becomes the epicentre of a dangerous power struggle, the line between law and lawlessness begins to dissolve in Michael Gilbert's taut and atmospheric crime novel, Trouble. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly respectable Victorian terrace, the story uncovers a web of corruption, intimidation, and organised crime that threatens to engulf an entire community — and the few principled individuals brave enough to resist it. Gilbert masterfully chronicles the creeping menace that transforms ordinary streets into a battleground, building suspense with the precision of a seasoned legal mind. A former solicitor and one of Britain's most decorated crime writers, Gilbert brings a rare authenticity to his fiction, grounding every twist in procedural credibility while never sacrificing pace or psychological depth. Trouble is a fine example of his gift for portraying institutional power and moral courage in equal measure, drawing on themes of community, complicity, and the cost of doing what is right. For readers who enjoy their crime fiction intelligent, understated, and laced with quiet menace, this novel poses a question that lingers long after the final page: how much trouble are you willing to face to stand your ground?
Author: Michael Gilbert
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
When a quiet London neighbourhood becomes the epicentre of a dangerous power struggle, the line between law and lawlessness begins to dissolve in Michael Gilbert's taut and atmospheric crime novel, Trouble. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly respectable Victorian terrace, the story uncovers a web of corruption, intimidation, and organised crime that threatens to engulf an entire community — and the few principled individuals brave enough to resist it. Gilbert masterfully chronicles the creeping menace that transforms ordinary streets into a battleground, building suspense with the precision of a seasoned legal mind. A former solicitor and one of Britain's most decorated crime writers, Gilbert brings a rare authenticity to his fiction, grounding every twist in procedural credibility while never sacrificing pace or psychological depth. Trouble is a fine example of his gift for portraying institutional power and moral courage in equal measure, drawing on themes of community, complicity, and the cost of doing what is right. For readers who enjoy their crime fiction intelligent, understated, and laced with quiet menace, this novel poses a question that lingers long after the final page: how much trouble are you willing to face to stand your ground?