Description
A Knife Ill-Used | Death’s Long Shadow by John Penn contains two suspenseful stories set in Oxford, each exploring crime, deception, and moral complexity. In A Knife Ill-Used, a woman principal of an Oxford college defies her family by sheltering a former acquaintance, a decision that ultimately draws her into a murder investigation, testing loyalties and exposing hidden dangers. Death’s Long Shadow follows Oxford don Greg White, whose wife and daughter are held hostage, forcing him into a terrorist plot within his own college. As events unfold, Chief Inspector Jansey must untangle a web of intrigue to reveal the true nature of the threat. Both stories combine tightly plotted investigations, unexpected twists, and the atmospheric settings of Oxford’s academic world.
Themes of trust, deception, and ethical dilemmas run throughout, creating a collection that blends traditional detective work with psychological suspense, highlighting John Penn’s skill in crafting intelligent, character-driven crime narratives.
