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Blackstone and the Endgame (Inspector Sam Blackstone) (edition 2013)

by Sally Spencer

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Set-up and on the run for his life, Inspector Sam Blackstone must uncover the truth before he is convicted for murder December, 1916. Inspector Sam Blackstone is suspicious when he is called to the office of Superintendent Brigham - the new head of special branch - and confused that Brigham seems to want to see him as little as Sam himself wishes to be there. An already stranger situation grows more strange when Sam discovers what he's there for: a German traitor wants £25,000 in exchange for secret intelligence on U-boat locations, and 'Max' has specifically asked for Blackstone to be the one to deliver the money - alone. Blackstone, and his sergeant, Archie Patterson, are certain there's more to it than that, but Blackstone can't turn down the job - if he doesn't do it, some other poor fool will have to. But that is little comfort when, as suspected, it all goes wrong, and Blackstone finds himself on the run from his own colleagues, with Patterson languishing in a cell, looking at a twenty year stretch, if he's lucky . . .A chance meeting with a Russian former colleague seems to provide a lifeline, but his help comes at a cost . . .… (more)
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Title:Blackstone and the Endgame (Inspector Sam Blackstone)
Authors:Sally Spencer
Info:Severn House Publishers (2013), Edition: First World Publication, Hardcover, 192 pages
Collections:Cozy mystery, Mysteries, Historical, Net Galley, finished and owned, Your library, Favorites
Rating:****
Tags:Victorian mystery, betrayal, friendship

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Having read other works by the same author I was expecting a coherent interesting historical detective story. Instead this book flits about all over the place. One minute you're in london. The next St Petersburg and Brighton the next. The russian adventure is really just padding. I couldn't recommend this book. ( )
  wrichard | Nov 9, 2022 |
The date is 1916 and Inspector Sam Blackstone is called into his superior's office. Superintendent Brigham gives Sam an assignment that does not feel right to Sam or Archie Patterson his sergeant. As Sam suspected he was set up. he was arrested and jailed but he was broken out on his way to court. He wandered the streets until he was being beaten by thugs and a old friend from Russia, Max. He then went to Russia to recuperate and wait for Max to try to help him.Meanwhile, back in London Archie was arrested for breaking Sam out while waiting to tun himself in he tries to clear Sams name,during this time strange things begin to happen. If you like historical Victorian mysteries set in Britain please read this book.
Ms Spence developed quite a fine storyline and some wonderful characters. I can not wait to read more of Sam Blackstone.
Thanks to Net Galley and Severn House Publishers. ( )
  druidgirl | Jul 29, 2013 |
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Set-up and on the run for his life, Inspector Sam Blackstone must uncover the truth before he is convicted for murder December, 1916. Inspector Sam Blackstone is suspicious when he is called to the office of Superintendent Brigham - the new head of special branch - and confused that Brigham seems to want to see him as little as Sam himself wishes to be there. An already stranger situation grows more strange when Sam discovers what he's there for: a German traitor wants £25,000 in exchange for secret intelligence on U-boat locations, and 'Max' has specifically asked for Blackstone to be the one to deliver the money - alone. Blackstone, and his sergeant, Archie Patterson, are certain there's more to it than that, but Blackstone can't turn down the job - if he doesn't do it, some other poor fool will have to. But that is little comfort when, as suspected, it all goes wrong, and Blackstone finds himself on the run from his own colleagues, with Patterson languishing in a cell, looking at a twenty year stretch, if he's lucky . . .A chance meeting with a Russian former colleague seems to provide a lifeline, but his help comes at a cost . . .

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