Books like The 12:30 from Croydon by Freeman Wills Crofts
Andrew Crowther, a wealthy retired manufacturer, is discovered dead in his seat on the 12.30 flight from Croydon to Paris. The narrative shifts to a first‑person account of the murderer, detailing the planning, execution, and aftermath of the crime. A mild‑mannered Inspector named French watches this process unfold, portraying the tension between law and the killer’s perspective.
The novel remains an engaging tale of intrigue, betrayal, obsession, and self‑delusion, raising questions about whether the perpetrator will evade justice.
First publish date: 1934
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Freeman Wills Crofts
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