Danger of Defeat

Latest in the home front detectives series a series of robbery in jewellery shops and a murder of a policeman the journey to arrest takes the detectives to Ireland and Birmingham in their hunt. Enjoyable novel......more

Several years ago I read the "Railway Detective" series of books by Edward Marston and found them to be reliably enjoyable, easy reading and well written. I hadn't realized Edward Marston had written another series called The Homefront Detective of which this book, Danger of Defeat, is the tenth in......more

Although I have read and enjoyed many of Edward Marston’s Railway Detective series, this was my first read of the Home Front Detective books. I wasn’t disappointed. Detective Joe Keedy is shot and seriously injured during a botched attempt to foil the burglary of a jeweller’s shop. Unfortunately for......more

What a great read can't wait for the next one......more

Edward Marston's mysteries are always a treat as they are well plotted and there's a well researched and vivid background. I love this series and was glad to catch up with the characters, hoping for the best, and trying to guess the culprits. A fast and engrossing read. Highly recommended. Many thanks t......more