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1) The man from the train: the solving of a century-old serial killer mystery

Author

James, Bill

Pub. Date

2017.

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

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"Using unprecedented, dramatically compelling sleuthing techniques, legendary statistician and baseball writer Bill James applies his analytical acumen to crack an unsolved century-old mystery surrounding one of the deadliest serial killers in American history. Between 1898 and 1912, families across the country were bludgeoned in their sleep with the blunt side of an axe. Jewelry and valuables were left in plain sight, bodies were piled together,...

2) Undercover: a Harpur & Iles mystery

Author

James, Bill

Series

Colin Harpur and Desmond Iles mysteries volume 29
Harpur and Iles

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

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When Harpur and Iles are called in to investigate an undercover investigation gone wrong, they can sense dark, hazardous times ahead...- After a gang shooting involving an undercover police officer, Colin Harpur and his boss Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles are called to another Force's ground to investigate what the Home Office see as spectacular failings. Harpur can imagine the pressure the officer would have been under. If a gang decided...

3) Play dead

Author

James, Bill

Series

Colin Harpur and Desmond Iles mysteries volume 30
Harpur and Iles

Pub. Date

2013.

Edition

First world edition.

Language

English

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Following a deep investigation into an incident in another Force, Colin Harpur and his boss, Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles, uncovered an unpalatable truth: there is corruption in the ranks. Corruption which led to murder.

4) Low Pastures

Author

James, Bill

Series

Harpur and Iles Mystery

Pub. Date

2022.

Edition

First world edition.

Language

English

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"The man is found dead in the local dockyard, shot from behind. Colin Harpur, examining the impeccably dressed corpse on his hands and knees, predicts the execution spells imminent trouble - and not just the unexpected arrival of his spiteful, brilliant boss, ACC Iles, at the two a.m. slaughter scene. Iles' progressive attitude towards the local drugs trade has kept gang warfare off the streets, but now it seems jealous outsiders may be coveting the...