Death and the Running Patterer
“Death and the Running Patterer” by Robin Adair is a historical mystery published by Berkley Prime Crime in 2010. Set in 1828 Sydney, a city shaped by exiled convicts, the narrative follows Nicodemus Dunne, a former London policeman who now earns his living as a running patterer. As a series of gruesome murders grips the colony, the governor enlists Dunne’s investigative skills to navigate the complex social landscape and identify the killer among the criminals.
Readers will find a gripping tale that unfolds as Dunne confronts a murderer who leaves behind cryptic clues with each victim. The story delves into the challenges of solving crimes in a society rife with deception and danger. With a page count of 322, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a richly detailed historical setting while unraveling the mystery alongside Dunne.
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1828: Sydney is a city built on the backs of exiled convicts. But in a colony of criminals, how do you narrow down the list of suspects when a murderer is on the rampage?
Nicodemus Dunne was a London policeman. After being deported on trumped up charges of assault, he now makes his living in New South Wales as a running patterer, spreading the news of the day by word of mouth. Confronted with a series of gruesome and horribly inventive murders, the governor seeks out Dunne for his investigative skills and his ability to infiltrate all levels of society.
With each mutilated body, the murderer has left clues for Dunne to decipher. Can he put the pieces of the puzzle together and catch his elusive quarry without becoming prey himself?
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