Maurice Procter Bücher
Maurice Procter war ein englischer Romanautor, der für seine spannenden Prozeduralromane gefeiert wurde, die sich durch authentische Details auszeichneten, die aus seinen neunzehn Jahren als Polizist stammen. Seine Erzählungen spielen in Granchester, einem fiktionalisierten Manchester der 1950er Jahre, und sind bekannt für ihre fesselnden Seriencharaktere. Procters Meisterschaft lag in seiner Fähigkeit, packende Handlungen mit realistischen Darstellungen zu verbinden und die Leser in die Feinheiten der Kriminalermittlung einzutauchen. Seine Werke erfreuten sich sowohl in Großbritannien als auch in den USA großer Beliebtheit und machten ihn zu einer bedeutenden Stimme in der Kriminalliteratur.
Man in Ambush
- 226 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
The story follows Chief Inspector Martineau and Sergeant Devery as they seek justice for their murdered colleague, Inspector Robert McQuade, while grappling with the threat to Martineau's own life. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of deceit involving a crooked stockbroker and a potential frame-up for bribery against Martineau. The investigation intensifies, raising concerns about the safety of his family, intertwining personal stakes with the pursuit of a dangerous killer.
Killer at Large
- 196 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
The story follows Guy Rainer, who has just escaped after serving seven years for the murder of his fiancée's lover. As he navigates his newfound freedom, Detective Inspector Martineau is determined to track him down, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse chase. Themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of past actions intertwine as Rainer confronts his past and the motivations behind his crime.
Hell is a City
- 196 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Set in the gritty backdrop of Manchester, this novel introduces Inspector Martineau as he navigates a tense and atmospheric mystery. The story unfolds in the city’s shadowy streets, combining elements of suspense and crime. Its compelling narrative and vivid setting contributed to its adaptation into a gripping film by Hammer Studios in 1959, highlighting the tension and drama of Martineau's investigation.
