Inspector French and the Box Office Murders

By: Freeman Wills Crofts

Narrated by: Phil Fox

From the Collins Crime Club archive, the fifth Inspector French novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, once dubbed ‘The King of Detective Story Writers’.

THE PUZZLE OF THE PURPLE SICKLE

The suicide of a sales clerk at the box office of a London cinema leaves another girl in fear for her life. Persuaded to seek help from Scotland Yard, Miss Darke confides in Inspector Joseph French about a gambling scam by a mysterious trio of crooks and that she believes her friend was murdered. When the girl fails to turn up the next day, and the police later find her body, French’s inquiries reveal that similar girls have also been murdered, all linked by their jobs and by a sinister stranger with a purple scar . . .

Critic reviews

‘Freeman Wills Crofts’ crimes are solved with dogged diligence and attention to detail . . . they seem to have improved with age.’ INDEPENDENT

“A detective novel by Mr. Wills Crofts is always an event to those who know … Mr. Crofts is among the few muscular writers of detective fiction. He has never let me down.”
HAROLD NICHOLSON, DAILY EXPRESS

A wonderful find. 5⭐️

If you enjoy stories of crime set in the UK you will enjoy this well narrated story.
I grew up in the areas of Hampshire and Surrey in which the author sets this story so it was an extra pleasure.
Gentle story that moves well. Intelligent police officers who show respect towards each other. Well fleshed characters and a satisfying end.
Such a pleasure to be entertained.
Phil Fox, the narrator does an excellent job. Very pleasant voice. Thanks audible.