Wilcox, J.
A Rather Cryptic Crime
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803818351
- author:
- Wilcox, J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grosvenor House Publishing Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Detective, Amateur Sleuth,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Rather Cryptic Crime by J. Wilcox is a mystery novel that follows Leslie as he investigates his friend's murder in their village. When George Harrington-Thomas dies, two friends are suspected of the crime, but Leslie believes it was the wrong person. He decides to investigate further, gathering clues and confiding with locals at the village shop, pub, and tearoom. As Leslie digs deeper, he uncovers a web of blackmail, lies, and suspicious characters. However, he struggles to separate the genuine leads from the red herrings. Meanwhile, his friend Bennett continues working on crossword puzzles, applying his cryptic mind to the case. Will Bennett's unique perspective help solve the mystery? The first book in J Wilcox's 'Leslie and Bennett' series, A Rather Cryptic Crime is a gripping amateur sleuth mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end.