Books like Hawthorn Child by Keith Ridgway
In the bustling streets of London, detectives Hawthorn and Child navigate a labyrinth of odd facts. From a supernatural ghost car to a crime‑boss’s shadowy operations, a petty pick‑pocket's daring ways, the mysterious death of a racing driver, and an unseen pack of wolves, each thread pulls them deeper into an intricate web of crime and intrigue. Their investigation showcases the everyday social fabric of London while spotlighting the universal compulsion to solve the unsolvable.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Keith Ridgway
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