Begin, Murderer

by Desmond Cory

BEGIN MURDERER is a British detective-thriller set in 1950s Sussex. Lindsey Grey, the narrator, is a private, ex-policeman detective investigating the death of a wealthy painter, critic and art collector, and the strange disappearance of much of his collection. Grey soon finds himself embroiled in a series of murders, with two beautiful women and an unscrupulous villain to contend with.

Desmond Cory made a name for himself as a first-class writer of thrillers with his first novel – and has enhanced an already enviable reputation with his second. “Begin, Murderer!” is ingenious and original, and is written with an easy smoothness and a freshness of style. This is a story packed with action and well flavoured with romance and humour. Its characters are well drawn, and its plot skillfully developed with an unexpected dramatic climax.

263 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1951

Reviews

[Roy Station · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate enough to be able to read this for free, I am more than grateful. It is a thoroughly well written story that sets a fast with some tough and scary characters. The plot begins when Lindsey Grey a private detective and ex cop becomes involved with the murder of a rich man in the art world. From then on the mystery and danger is a continuous theme. Lots of interesting characters and thrill along adventure make this a book very well worth reading.