The Victory Murder
(2025)(The second book in the Carroll and Delaney Mystery series)
A novel by Jackie Sharp
In the shadow of victory, a sinister plot emerges...
London, May 8th 1945. As London celebrates the end of the war in Europe, Detective Chief Inspector Robert Delaney and his partner, Maggie Carroll, are called to investigate the suspicious death of an American journalist at Piccadilly Circus.
At first, they think his death was the result of a mugging gone horribly wrong, but as Delaney and Carroll dig deeper, they discover that the journalist was in London on an assignment, and his research could be linked to his death.
As they get closer to the truth, a key informant is found dead and the evidence points to a mole within the police department. Delaney and Carroll realize they can trust no one. Someone wants to make sure that the journalist’s work is buried along with him, and they don’t care how many people are killed along the way.
From the rubble-strewn streets of London to the smoke-filled rooms of power, "The Victory Murder" is a gripping historical mystery that explores the dark underbelly of the postwar world. With richly drawn characters, haunting echoes of the past, and a pulse-pounding plot, this novel will keep readers enthralled until the final, shocking denouement.
Can Delaney and Carroll expose the truth and bring the conspirators to justice? The fate of nations hangs in the balance in this unforgettable thriller.
Genre: Historical Mystery
London, May 8th 1945. As London celebrates the end of the war in Europe, Detective Chief Inspector Robert Delaney and his partner, Maggie Carroll, are called to investigate the suspicious death of an American journalist at Piccadilly Circus.
At first, they think his death was the result of a mugging gone horribly wrong, but as Delaney and Carroll dig deeper, they discover that the journalist was in London on an assignment, and his research could be linked to his death.
As they get closer to the truth, a key informant is found dead and the evidence points to a mole within the police department. Delaney and Carroll realize they can trust no one. Someone wants to make sure that the journalist’s work is buried along with him, and they don’t care how many people are killed along the way.
From the rubble-strewn streets of London to the smoke-filled rooms of power, "The Victory Murder" is a gripping historical mystery that explores the dark underbelly of the postwar world. With richly drawn characters, haunting echoes of the past, and a pulse-pounding plot, this novel will keep readers enthralled until the final, shocking denouement.
Can Delaney and Carroll expose the truth and bring the conspirators to justice? The fate of nations hangs in the balance in this unforgettable thriller.
Genre: Historical Mystery