Poisoned Ground, 9781848664227
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East End detective dives into terrorism, betrayal, and deadly secrets.

Poisoned Ground

a hakim and arnold mystery

$36.21

  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    10 August 2015

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Summary

Poisoned Ground: A Detective Duo Unearths Deadly Secrets

Ex-soldier Lee Arnold and his Muslim assistant Mumtaz Hakim run a detective agency in London’s ethnically diverse, crime-ridden East End.

Mumtaz is approached by an Egyptian woman, Salwa, whose husband is in Belmarsh prison on terrorism charges.

Salwa convinces Mumtaz of her husband’s innocence and persuades her to go undercover to prove it. But Salwa is not what she seems.

Trapped in an old tunnel that…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781848664227
ISBN-10:1848664222
Author:Barbara Nadel
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Imprint:Quercus Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:10 August 2015
Weight:325g
Dimensions:197mm x 148mm x 29mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

There’s no shortage of crime fiction set in London yet it’s not often it’s of a standard as high as this. Definitely not one to miss– Bookaddict Shaun

The plot is intricate and keeps you guessing until thevery last minute … This series has brilliantly established itself and this latest is another masterpiece from Barbara Nadel. Long may it continue! - Crimesquad

There’s no shortage of crime fiction set in London yet it’s not often it’s of a standard as high as this. Definitely not one to miss - Bookaddict Shaun

An intelligent crime novel that explores the fractures that can occur in a multi-cultural, multi-religious community… Well written and thoughtful, this is a powerful novel that addresses serious issues and also provides some good thrills - Sydney Morning Herald

About The Author

Barbara Nadel

Barbara Nadel is the author of the Ikmen crime novels, set in Turkey. Poisoned Ground is the third in the acclaimed series of Hakim and Arnold novels. Born in London’s East End, Barbara now lives in Essex.

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