Death in Darkness - Alec Whitney

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Death in Darkness by Alec Whitney Format: Hardcover with Dust JacketPublished by Crime Club, 1977 Condition Note: Former owner's name and address written on front endpaper. Death i n Darkness is a mystery thriller written by the British author Alan White, using the pseudonym Alec Whitney. Originally published in 1975 and later released in the U.S. in 1977 by the Doubleday Crime Club, it is the third novel featuring his series protagonist, Detective Inspector Bill Armstrong of Scotland Yard. The story centers on a high-stakes kidnapping case where a man walks into a police station and demands £1 million. He claims to have kidnapped Prince Charles and threatens that if the ransom is not paid within eight hours, the Prince will be killed. Inspector Armstrong, known for his unconventional and non-traditional policing methods, is tasked with handling the crisis under intense time pressure.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more