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The Poison Pool
The Poison Pool
Author: Patricia Hall
When old Tom Carter is found bludgeoned to death, Inspector Alex Sinclair makes quick work of arresting the only suspect, Joey Macready, a young man living with his mother. Social Worker Kate Weston is convinced that Joey is innocent and persuades Sinclair to probe further. But queries are quickly stonewalled by his superiors. Worse, he's ac...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780373261987
ISBN-10: 0373261985
Publication Date: 3/1/1996
Pages: 250
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3.4 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Worldwide Library
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Closed Ranks....When old Tom Carter if found bludgeoned to death, Inspector Alex Sinclair makes quick work of arresting the only suspect, Joey Macready, a youngman living with his mother. Social Worker Kate Weston is convinced that Joey is innocent and persuades Sinclair to probe further. But queries are quickly stonewalled by his superiors. Worse he's accused of accepting bribes and is suspended from the force.
Together, the two discover a dark conspiracy deep in the tightly knit Yorkshire community. Closing in on its dangerous secrets, they must challenge an invisible enemy who is implacable and desperate enough to silence them forever....
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An old man found dead, a handicapped young man accused of murder, a close-knit Yorkshire community. Detective and social worker join forces to find the truth of the crime, and their search leads them to old crimes and dangerous enemies. Interesting and well-written.


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