Gideon's Night: (Writing as JJ Marric) (Gideon of Scotland Yard) - Softcover

Master crime fiction writer John Creasey's near 600 titles have sold more than 80 million copies in over 25 languages under both his own name and ten other pseudonyms. His style varied with each identity and led to him being regarded as a literary phenomena. Amongst the many series written were 'Gideon of Scotland Yard', 'The Toff', 'The Baron', 'Dr. Palfrey' and 'Inspector West', as JJ Marric, Michael Halliday, Patrick Dawlish and others. During his lifetime Creasey enjoyed an ever increasing reputation both in the UK and overseas, especially the USA. This was further enhanced by constant revision of his works in order to assure the best possible be presented to his readers and also by many awards, not least of which was being honoured twice by the Mystery Writer's of America, latterly as Grand Master. He also found time to found the Crime Writers Association and become heavily involved in British politics - standing for Parliament and founding a movement based on finding the best professionals in each sphere to run things.'He leads a field in which Agatha Christie is also a runner.' - Sunday Times.

'The Gideon Books are splendid.' (The New Yorker)

'Pleasingly readable' (The Spectator)

'Solid documentary read' (The Observer)

'Solidly done with authentic-sounding detail' (London Evening Standard)

In GIDEON'S NIGHT Mr. Marric weaves a continuous and exciting narrative which gives the impression of perfect authenticity and with the character of Gideon reveals a writer whose art is so skilful as almost to conceal itself---- (Birmingham Post)

In this book Commander Gideon and his men fight fog, a kidnapper, a murderer, two juvenile gangs, a crazy prowler who preys on girls, and half a dozen burglars .. . continuous excitement and a book you won't want to put down. (Oxford Mail)

Mr. J. J. Marric writes about police work at its best in GIDEON'S NIGHT. Like its theme this book is sound, effective and no showier than a truncheon. (Sunday Times)