Bøker av David North

Having enjoyed a successful career as a barrister, and eleven years as a judge, Justice Horatio Tiny did not regret his decision to retire and move out of London. It was 1985 and Tiny (as everyone knew him) decided it was time to adopt a more peaceful way of life in the Wiltshire village of Oakshaw. Despite being only November, enduring his first winter was proving less enjoyable than expected. When an airplane crashes nearby during a violent storm, Tiny decides to look into the circumstances. Accompanied by his old colleague George Rawlings, their investigation soon draws unwelcome attention from the aircraft owner, the police and the Accidents Investigation Branch. Tapping into his inner network of ex-convicts, Tiny uncovers a web of criminal activity involving contacts in the Channel Islands and the USSR. As his investigation starts to get closer to the truth, Tiny becomes increasingly concerned about his own safety and soon realises he's out of his depth. Unsure who to trust, Tiny has never felt more alone but during his darkest hour, the telephone rings and suddenly, everything changes.

After the relief of retirement and leaving London in search of a quieter life in Wiltshire, Horatio Tiny wondered how he became involved in murder. It was 1985 and Tiny (as everyone knew him) was struggling to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. After a distinguished career as a barrister and judge, he was looking forward to settling into rural life in Oakshaw, a small village situated just north of the Marlborough Downs. He had only agreed to look into the death of a local man to comfort a friend but the more questions he asked, the more suspicious he became and the more he found himself being dragged into a world of intrigue, crime and deceit. Accompanied by his old colleague George Rawlings, their investigations quickly draw attention especially within the local Ashbury Estate, who's growing reputation in international horseracing, is something they are keen to protect. Befriending the owners of the Estate, Tiny and Rawlings are invited to race meetings at Newbury and Royal Ascot but whilst enjoying the high life in the owner's enclosure, tragedy strikes. Tapping into his old network of criminal contacts, Tiny's ongoing enquiries seem to concern more than just the police, who are less than impressed by his meddling. Determined to see the investigation through to the end, Tiny soon discovers he's out of his depth. Has he a greater number of friends than he thought or is it more the case of staying close to your enemies?