Items related to CRIME IN QUESTION
Synopsis
"The author's talent for scratching below the placid surface of people and places to reveal anguish and wickedness is matchless" THE TIMES Denis is living on the edge of society; neglected and unwanted, he scrapes by on his earnings as an odd-jobber. His is the sort of desperation that will tip into lawlessness at the drop of a monkey wrench. A chance encounter with Len, inmate of the local open prison, enables Denis to prove himself as the accessory to a cunningly contrived crime. But things take a turn for the worse as the crime ends in murder and leaves Denis running for his life.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
Creating believable characters worthy of interest, Yorke has long been a favorite among fans of the British mystery/thriller. In her latest, teenaged Denis, a petty thief, is hired as a part-time gardener by Yvonne and Charles Davis in a London suburb. Meeting Len, an inmate of the area's open prison, Denis suggests they rob the Davis house, but the plot fails. Their second choice is elderly Mrs. Bannerman's home, where a basically decent if weak convict, Jim, does odd jobs for the lonely woman. While Denis waits outside one night, Len gets into Mrs. Bannerman's house, killing her when she surprises him. Denis runs away from the scene and Len follows, intent on killing the boy, a possible informer. But the police are hot on the trail of innocent Jim, who had foolishly escaped before his parole. This is bona fide, edge-of-the-chair suspense in which the author compels total attention to characters linked and altered forever by chance.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherRandom House UK
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0099706806
- ISBN 13 9780099706809
- BindingUnknown Binding
- Number of pages234
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR013825454
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Crime in Question
Published by
London: Arrow Books / Mysterious Press 1st Printing, 1990
ISBN 10: 0099706806
ISBN 13: 9780099706809
Used
Mass Market Paperback
First Edition
Seller: John McCormick, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. ----------paperback. Very modest shelfwear, a likely unread near fine copy. Seller Inventory # 003628
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780099706809
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown Binding. Condition: Used; Acceptable. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Seller Inventory # CHL9922173
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown Binding. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Seller Inventory # CHL4895255
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
unknown_binding. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0006313880
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780099706809
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Published by
Mysterious Press, London, 1990
ISBN 10: 0099706806
ISBN 13: 9780099706809
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: PEND BOOKS, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Creased spine, black card covers, some tanning to pages. Creasing to edge of front cover. Pen note on rear cover. Seller Inventory # 49355
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Seller: Hessay Books, York, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 234pp, illustrated softback covers with light creases to spine. Internally clean and tight. Murder - an odd job man meets an inmate of the local open prison. Seller Inventory # 11626
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Crime in Question
Published by
Arrow, 1992
ISBN 10: 0099706806
ISBN 13: 9780099706809
Used
Mass Market Paperback
First Edition
Seller: Wally's Books, York, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Thus 1st Printing. Please email us if you would like further information or if you would like us to send you a picture of the book. The book i am offering may not have the same cover as the one pictured. they are stock photos from the site. Thanks for looking Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 1670
Quantity: 1 available