Death Makes a Prophet

British Library Crime Classics

by John Bude

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Pub Date Jan 02 2018 | Archive Date Jan 02 2018

Poisoned Pen Press

Historical Fiction | Mystery & Thrillers

Description

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN EDWARDS

'Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there a nebulous hint of approaching tragedy in the air?'

Welworth Garden City in the 1940s is a forward-thinking town where free spirits find a home-vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups. Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by the eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K. Mildmann. The cult is a seething hotbed of petty resentment, jealousy and dark secrets - which eventually lead to murder. The stage is set for one of Inspector Meredith's most bizarre and exacting cases.

This witty crime novel by a writer on top form is a neglected classic of British crime fiction.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN EDWARDS

'Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there a nebulous hint of approaching tragedy in the air?'

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