The Reckoning
The Reckoning by Rennie Airth is a first edition published by Viking in 2014, featuring 358 pages in English. This novel marks the return of Inspector John Madden, who first appeared in River of Darkness, as he navigates a complex murder mystery set in post-World War II. The story begins with the shocking murder of retired bank manager Oswald Gibson, followed by the killing of a family doctor in Scotland, both executed in a similar manner. As Detective Inspector Billy Styles and local detective Vic Chivers investigate, they uncover a letter from Gibson that hints at a connection to Madden, who, despite his retirement, is drawn back into the case.
Readers will find a smartly crafted narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and crime, as Madden and Styles race against time to solve the murders before another victim falls. The plot thickens with each revelation, challenging the detectives to piece together the clues while exploring the intricacies of their investigation. This installment in the John Madden series delves into themes of memory and connection, offering a rich tapestry of intrigue that will engage fans of literary and police procedural fiction.
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Inspector John Madden—who debuted in River of Darkness—returns in a gripping post–World War II murder mystery
On a quiet afternoon in 1947, retired bank manager Oswald Gibson is shot in the head while fishing. In Scotland, a respectable family doctor is killed in the same
manner—and with the same gun. What is the connection? Scotland Yard’s Detective Inspector Billy Styles and local detective Vic Chivers are baffled until a letter from
Gibson is discovered that might shed some light on the case—a letter concerning former Scotland Yard detective John Madden. Despite Madden’s legendary memory, he has no recollection of meeting Gibson or any idea of what their relationship might have been. Madden is happily retired from police work, but agrees to help his former prot�g� Styles and the clues they uncover only deepen the mystery. When a third man is killed in a similar fashion, Madden and Styles find themselves in a race against time to find the killer before another man ends up dead.
A smart, intricately plotted mystery, this is the fourth title in the critically acclaimed and much loved John Madden series.
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