The Beast Must Die by Nicholas Blake
A Nigel Strangeways Mystery
In this gripping detective novel, a grieving father, consumed by the desire for vengeance, sets out to track down and kill the reckless driver who killed his young son in a hit-and-run accident. As he infiltrates the suspect's life, his quest for justice becomes a complex game of cat and mouse, leading to an unexpected twist when the suspect is found dead. The case takes a further turn when a famed amateur detective is called in to unravel the mystery, delving into a web of deceit, secrets, and moral ambiguities, challenging the very notion of justice and retribution.
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- Published
- 1938
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 260
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 81st on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Haycraft-Queen Cornerstones (Murder For Pleasure (Book))
- Keating’s 100 best crime and mystery books (Book)