The Beard of the Prophet

A Mr. Budd Classic Crime Tale

Mystery & Suspense, Traditional British, Police Procedural
Cover of the book The Beard of the Prophet by Gerald Verner, Wildside Press LLC
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Author: Gerald Verner ISBN: 9781434443670
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Publication: July 30, 2013
Imprint: Wildside Press Language: English
Author: Gerald Verner
ISBN: 9781434443670
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Publication: July 30, 2013
Imprint: Wildside Press
Language: English
The murder is as impossible as it is horrible. Archeologist Reuben Hayles, following written threats to his life, receives police protection at his home. Superintendent Budd stations himself outside the door of his bedroom, while Sergeant Leek remains on alert outside the room's only external window. Yet Hayles is found dead, his head battered by some tremendous blow. Apart from his corpse, the room is empty, devoid of any possible weapon. A search reveals no hidden panels, so how has the man been killed? A classic impossible crime novel featuring Verner's most famous detective!
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The murder is as impossible as it is horrible. Archeologist Reuben Hayles, following written threats to his life, receives police protection at his home. Superintendent Budd stations himself outside the door of his bedroom, while Sergeant Leek remains on alert outside the room's only external window. Yet Hayles is found dead, his head battered by some tremendous blow. Apart from his corpse, the room is empty, devoid of any possible weapon. A search reveals no hidden panels, so how has the man been killed? A classic impossible crime novel featuring Verner's most famous detective!

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