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C. I. D. Room
Ransom Town
"We'll set a small fire to prove we're in business, and then the price is a million pounds. Pay up fast or the fires get bigger, and after each one the bill doubles."
Detective inspector Fusil of Fortrow CID had never heard of the Organization for Social Equality but he knew they were serious when a dutch barn went up in flames followed by a farm bomb explosion. As the arson became more intensive, could he work fast enough with so little information to stop the senseless damage to property and save a great many lives which hung in the terrorists' balance?
Detective inspector Fusil of Fortrow CID had never heard of the Organization for Social Equality but he knew they were serious when a dutch barn went up in flames followed by a farm bomb explosion. As the arson became more intensive, could he work fast enough with so little information to stop the senseless damage to property and save a great many lives which hung in the terrorists' balance?
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First published January 1, 1979
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January 18, 2020
Almost worth a third star, but for a relatively short novel, the start is too slow and the end doesn't have enough bang. Definitely more "crime" than "mystery", with convincing constabulary procedure and no frills prose. If you're a big fan of that classic British TV series, The Bill, this might be your cup of tea. There are some good action scenes, but the overall plot and climax lacked dramatic effect, especially for a book with a juicy title like "Ransom Town".
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