So Young, So Cold, So Fair


Book Description

The latest killing of a beautiful girl appears to tie in with others – they were all contestants in a beauty contest. But as Inspector West ponders the mystery a question arises; is the killer just one person, or are there more? And why pick on these women? It is a puzzle worthy of Scotland Yard’s finest and most down to earth detective.




Murder: One, Two, Three


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There have been two gruesome murders in a quiet Sussex seaside town and Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard is called in. Lefty, who kills without a thought for his victim, believes only one further victim stands between him and a small fortune. West struggles with the case, but he must solve it and quickly.




The Theft of Magna Carta


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An international gang set out to steal the Sarum Magna Carta. It is protected by the most sophisticated security measures, but that won’t be allowed to get in their way. Pitted against the gang, Superintendent Roger West of Scotland Yard has to recover the document and solve one of the most ambitious crimes met in his long career.




Murder, London - Miami


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Roger (‘Handsome’) West of Scotland Yard investigates from Chelsea, London to Miami. Sir David Marshall, a diplomat, is seemingly involved in a jealous brawl over a woman, but West believes there is more to the matter than meets the eye. His belief is soon vindicated and he sets off on a trail to find the truth.




Murder, London - South Africa


Book Description

A VIP mysteriously disappears, and a diamond smuggling ring appears to be operating out of South Africa. Chief Superintendent Roger (‘Handsome’) West of Scotland Yard is sent out to investigate, but is lead into difficult and dangerous situations.




So Young to Burn


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A series of acid-throwing attacks has everyone mystified. Is it the work of young hooligans, or are there more sinister forces at play? Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard must solve the case, and quickly. However, he finds himself dealing with bigoted parents and a hospital full of perverts, not to mention robbery and murder along the way.




Hang the Little Man


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Masked raiders are attacking small shops all over London. Owners fear for their lives and the situation is getting out of hand as one store after another is robbed. Each raid appears to be faultlessly timed? It is up to Chief Inspector Roger West of Scotland Yard to root out the truth.




Policeman's Dread


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Roger West of Scotland Yard has to deal with possible corruption in the Police Force. Bribery is suspected as cases are dismissed because of faulty evidence, and a policeman is shot whilst another stands accused of violence against a suspect. Reputations are at stake as West moves further and deeper into the underworld of London’s criminal gangs.




Gideon's Fire


Book Description

Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard has to deal successively with news of a mass murderer, a depraved maniac, and the deaths of a family in an arson attack on an old building south of the river. This leaves little time for the crisis developing at home.