The Custom House Murder

Set during the tense days of September 1940 in London, this story follows the aftermath of a devastating bombing as residents seek safety in public air-raid shelters. When a man is found murdered in the aftermath of another air raid, Detective Inspector John Jago begins unraveling a complex investigation involving a pacifist with a loaded revolver. The narrative explores themes of conflict, secrecy, and the human toll of war, all set against the backdrop of wartime London.