The Iron Sickle
The Iron Sickle by Martin Limon is a reprint edition published by Soho Press on June 9, 2015. This 336-page novel is written in English and centers around the investigation of a brutal murder involving a U.S. Army Claims officer stationed in South Korea. The story follows CID agents George Sueño and Ernie Bascom as they defy orders to uncover the truth behind the calculated killing, which raises questions about security on the military base and the motives behind the attack.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of military intrigue and mystery, as George and Ernie navigate a web of deception while trying to solve the case. The investigation reveals that the 8th Army’s handling of the situation is far from adequate, leading the duo to suspect that external forces may be obstructing their efforts. The book explores elements of international crime and the complexities of military life, making it a compelling addition to the thriller genre.
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When a U.S. Army Claims officer stationed in South Korea is murdered in grisly fashion the roustabout duo of George Sueño and Ernie Bascom go against orders to track a calculating killer.
Early one rainy morning, the head of the 8th United States Army Claims Office in Seoul, South Korea, is brutally murdered by a Korean man in a trench coat with a small iron sickle hidden in his sleeve. The attack is a complete surprise, carefully planned and clinically executed. How did this unidentified Korean civilian get onto the tightly controlled US Army base? And why attack the claims officer—is there an unsettled grudge, a claim of damages that was rejected by the US Army?
Against orders, CID agents George Sueño and Ernie Bascom start to investigate. Somehow, no one they speak to has been interviewed yet. The 8th Army isn’t great at solving cases, but they aren’t usually this bad, either. George and Ernie begin to suspect that someone doesn’t want the case solved.
Martin Limón proves once again why he is hailed by his peers as one of the greatest military writers of his time.
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