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One by one, England’s top scientists are destroying themselves.
Jones shoots himself with his uncle’s shotgun.
Peterson inhales carbon monoxide.
Cook slashes his wrists, and now Alex Haywood has driven over a cliff…
Or has he?
These deaths are a gruesome business which requires the involvement of two of the security force’s finest agents, Patrick and Ingrid, who are torn away from celebrating the christening of their first child to handle the situation.
Closer scrutiny reveals that the violence involves not only the quartet of scientists who have just sung their swan songs, but also implicates a beautiful young perfume designer, a terrifying motorcycle gang, and a woman who’ll get what she wants over as many dead bodies as it takes …
How far will Patrick and Ingrid go in the line of duty?
And will they sacrifice the people closest to them as they delve deeper into the web of crime and reach the point of no return?
Brass Eagle is a compelling crime mystery that probes the balance between private lives and public duty.
This is the third Patrick Gillard and Ingrid Langley adventure from novelist Margaret Duffy, following the success of Death of a Raven and A Murder of Crows.
Praise for Margaret
"A good mystery is a good mystery, and this is one" Publishers Weekly
"A great read-alike for those who enjoy other hard-boiled husband-and-wife teams, like Dennis Lehane's Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro" Booklist
Margaret Duffy lives in Ayrshire, Scotland with her family and has worked for both Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Defence. She now divides her time between writing and gardening.
Jones shoots himself with his uncle’s shotgun.
Peterson inhales carbon monoxide.
Cook slashes his wrists, and now Alex Haywood has driven over a cliff…
Or has he?
These deaths are a gruesome business which requires the involvement of two of the security force’s finest agents, Patrick and Ingrid, who are torn away from celebrating the christening of their first child to handle the situation.
Closer scrutiny reveals that the violence involves not only the quartet of scientists who have just sung their swan songs, but also implicates a beautiful young perfume designer, a terrifying motorcycle gang, and a woman who’ll get what she wants over as many dead bodies as it takes …
How far will Patrick and Ingrid go in the line of duty?
And will they sacrifice the people closest to them as they delve deeper into the web of crime and reach the point of no return?
Brass Eagle is a compelling crime mystery that probes the balance between private lives and public duty.
This is the third Patrick Gillard and Ingrid Langley adventure from novelist Margaret Duffy, following the success of Death of a Raven and A Murder of Crows.
Praise for Margaret
"A good mystery is a good mystery, and this is one" Publishers Weekly
"A great read-alike for those who enjoy other hard-boiled husband-and-wife teams, like Dennis Lehane's Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro" Booklist
Margaret Duffy lives in Ayrshire, Scotland with her family and has worked for both Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Defence. She now divides her time between writing and gardening.
- GenresCrime
265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1989
About the author
Margaret Duffy
55 books14 followersMargaret Duffy has worked for both the Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Defence. She now lives in Devon in a one-time crossing-keeper`s cottage.
When not writing, Margaret works as a garden designer.
When not writing, Margaret works as a garden designer.
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October 2, 2015
This book is published by Endeavour Press.
April 4, 2014
Patrick still in military. Ingrid still involved. good story.
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