So Young to Burn (1968)

by John Creasey

Series: Inspector West (36)

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A series of acid-throwing attacks on young lovers has everyone mystified. Is it the work of young hooligans, or are there more sinister forces at play? Roger 'Handsome' West of Scotland Yard must solve the case, and quickly. However, there are many obstacles in his way as he tries to uncover a thread and he finds he has to deal with bigoted parents, a psychiatric hospital full of perverts, a somewhat suspicious social club, and many others, not to mention robbery and murder along the way.… (more)

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1968

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Roger West

Janet West

Chief Inspector Moriarty

Dr. Josiah Lark

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London, England, UK

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I am happy indeed to dedicate this book to Gertrude. So good a friend, particularly during the days when the story was written. And no acknowledgement to her would be full and true without remembering her many friends and her gracious home, Stirling, in the Reading of Pennsylvania and the Berkshire of that state.

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"Listen, Tony!" "There's nothing." "Listen!"

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A series of acid-throwing attacks on young lovers has everyone mystified. Is it the work of young hooligans, or are there more sinister forces at play? Roger 'Handsome' West of Scotland Yard must solve the case, and quickly. However, there are many obstacles in his way as he tries to uncover a thread and he finds he has to deal with bigoted parents, a psychiatric hospital full of perverts, a somewhat suspicious social club, and many others, not to mention robbery and murder along the way.

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Somebody really has it in for young lovers in London parks - couples have been sprayed with acid in a series of savage attacks. Chief Superintendent Roger West of Scotland Yard has a prime suspect, but the case requires discreet investigation. In this, West is more hampered than helped by an impetuous young assistant who is determined to prove West wrong. The Yard fairly crackles with the tension between the two men, as events move faster to a fantastic climax.

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