Murder on the train - and the killer is looking for the next victim...
Classic crime from one of the greats of the Detection Club

On a fast train to London, Arthur Crook meets trouble with a capital T. While traveling, one of the passengers goes missing and later turns up dead near the railway tracks. It is only thanks to Crook's quick thinking that another victim is not discovered in the same location. These incidents are part of a string of crimes orchestrated by a killer who has committed murder in the past and is now preparing to strike again.

This gripping tale follows a vulnerable girl who faces perilous circumstances, as she is at the hands of a criminal organization. She must continuously relocate to inconspicuous boarding houses in an attempt to escape danger and find refuge in anonymity. However, it is ironic that her savior turns out to be Crook, our eccentric red-headed solicitor who is unfamiliar and uninterested in living a life of obscurity. Ultimately, after a thrilling pursuit that puts her life at stake, will he manage to secure her safety?

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