Gideon's March: A 1950s CID Police Procedural (Gideon of Scotland Yard Book 8)

Name: Gideon's March: A 1950s CID Police Procedural (Gideon of Scotland Yard Book 8)
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Rating: 4.6 (57 reviews)
Author: John Creasey

by John Creasey

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

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4.6 stars from 57 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You love procedural crime fiction that shows the gritty machinery of police work rather than relying on a lone genius detective.
You want to read a vintage thriller that respects your intelligence. The twists land because Creasey builds real tension, not cheap tricks.
You're after a series where you can jump in at book eight and still be gripped. Each Gideon novel stands alone as a self-contained case.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a cosy mystery or something light. This is dark, tense, and rooted in the brutal realities of mid-century crime.
You prefer fast-paced modern thrillers with constant action beats. Creasey builds suspense through procedure and character psychology instead.
You want a protagonist with a sharp quip for every situation. Gideon is a working copper, not a wiseguy.

About this book

Commander George Gideon faces a demanding assignment when world leaders gather in London for a summit. He must oversee the protection of statesmen from France, Germany, and the United States, along with the Queen. Complications arise when murders occur—first one, then another, with unclear connections between them. The situation escalates when two assassins arrive in the city, targeting the world's most powerful figures. Gideon and his team must work to prevent the assassinations. This eighth novel in the Gideon of Scotland Yard series presents a 1950s police procedural centered on these interconnected crimes and threats.

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