Death in Profile
Death in Profile by Guy Fraser-Sampson, published by Urbane Publications in September 2015, is a mystery novel that explores a series of chilling murders in London’s Hampstead. As the investigation unfolds, the police face internal challenges and a complicated love triangle within their ranks. The narrative juxtaposes intellectual analysis with instinctual police work, as the team seeks guidance from an unexpected source—a famous fictional detective—while striving to maintain their focus amidst mounting pressure from senior officers.
Readers will find a blend of psychological profiling and police procedural elements as the story delves into the complexities of crime-solving. The setting of Hampstead adds a unique charm, evoking a sense of elegance reminiscent of classic detective fiction. This edition, comprising 320 pages in English, marks Fraser-Sampson’s debut in detective fiction and the inaugural title in the Hampstead Murders series, promising an engaging exploration of suspense and intrigue.
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The genteel façade of London’s Hampstead is shattered by a series of terrifying murders, and the ensuing police hunt is threatened by internal politics, and a burgeoning love triangle within the investigative team. Pressurised by senior officers desperate for a result a new initiative is clearly needed, but what? Intellectual analysis and police procedure vie with the gut instinct of ‘copper’s nose’, and help appears to offer itself from a very unlikely source a famous fictional detective. A psychological profile of the murderer allows the police to narrow down their search, but will Scotland Yard lose patience with the team before they can crack the case? Praised by fellow authors and readers alike, this is a truly original crime story, speaking to a contemporary audience yet harking back to the Golden Age of detective fiction. Intelligent, quirky and mannered, it has been described as ‘a love letter to the detective novel’. Above it all hovers Hampstead, a magical village evoking the elegance of an earlier time, and the spirit of mystery-solving detectives. Guy Fraser-Sampson is an established writer best known for his series of Mapp and Lucia novels which have been featured on BBC Radio 4 and optioned by BBC television. This is his debut work of detective fiction, and the first title in the Hampstead Murders series.
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