Death at the Old Asylum

Adrian Magson

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Canelo
14 March 2022

Fiction & Literature; Historical mysteries; Thriller & suspense; Historical fiction; Refugees & political asylum; Violence in society

Series: Inspector Lucas Rocco

Who said nothing ever happens in the French countryside?

Picardie, 1964. On a deserted country road, three Moroccan nationals are shot dead with precision, a cold-blooded execution, one bullet each. To Inspector Lucas Rocco, it's a mystery. Why them and why here?

A short time later, he happens upon two police officers who have been assaulted by an enraged motorist, one of them seriously. The unapologetic assailant, found to have an unregistered gun in his possession, claims to be the secretary of a high-profile and influential Parisian lawyer, Guy De Lancourt.

The two cases seemingly have nothing in common. But on closer examination Rocco feels something isn't quite right. Just what lies beneath De Lancourt's carefully-cultivated public persona? And what secrets are hidden at Les Cypres, the heavily-guarded former mental asylum De Lancourt has made his home?

A scintillating French historical crime thriller, perfect for fans of Martin Walker, Donna Leon and Maigret.

By: Adrian Magson
Imprint: Canelo
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 7
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
ISBN: 9781800327184
ISBN 10: 1800327188
Series: Inspector Lucas Rocco
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 14 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adrian Magson has written eighteen crime and spy thriller series built around Harry Tate, ex-soldier and MI5 office, and Gavin & Palmer (investigative reporter Riley Gavin & ex-Military Policeman Frank Palmer). He also has countless short stories and articles in national and international magazines to his name plus a non-fiction work: Write On! - the Writer's Help Book.