The Clockmaker
by Jane A. Adams

Detective Chief Inspector Henry Johnstone discovers that things are not as they first appear when clockmaker Abraham Levy’s nephew goes missing.

February, 1929. Clockmaker Abraham Levy’s young nephew has vanished. He was last seen boarding a train on his way to see his fiancée, and with no sign of foul play, the suspicion is that he may have got cold feet about his upcoming nuptials and alighted at an earlier stop. The police seem to think so, but Abraham isn’t convinced.

Feeling he has no other option, Abraham makes an unexpected visit to DCI Henry Johnstone to appeal for his help. Despite his initial reluctance, Henry’s curiosity gets the better of him, and his review of the case soon leads to a startling discovery. As Henry is plunged fully into a new investigation, it seems the truth is far more complicated and disturbing than it first appeared.

Reviews

Skillfully plotted … Adams shines light on the darker realities of the times without being heavyhanded

Publishers Weekly

Readers who enjoy historical mysteries and British police procedurals are the natural audience here

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Jane A. Adams

Jane A. Adams was born in Leicestershire and still lives there – even though it is too far from the sea. She teaches creative writing and writing skills, mentors other writers for various arts organizations and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Royal Literary Fund Associate Fellow. Her first book, The Greenway, was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey Award and for the Author’s Club Best First Novel Award. When not writing she can often be found drawing racing dodos and armoured hares and the occasional octopus.As well as the Henry Johnstone series, Adams is the author of the highly acclaimed Naomi Blake and Rina Martin mystery series.

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The Clockmaker by Jane A. Adams is available in the following formats

Hardback97807278888841st September 2019148 X 223mm224$28.99
Hardback978072788888431st May 2019148 X 223mm224£20.99
Ebook97814483022601st July 2019N/A224$14.99
Ebook97814483022601st July 2019N/A224£4.99
Hardback - Large Print978178029161127th April 2021144 X 221mm304$36.95
Hardback - Large Print978178029161126th February 2021144 X 221mm304£22.99
Paperback978178029609830th October 2020140 X 217mm224£13.99
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