When a mummy and Roman coins are stolen, and a bloodied man collapses in fourteen-year-old Peter Furneaux's living room, what seems like a student prank quickly escalates to murder. The eccentric Colonel Manton, with Peter's unexpected assistance, uncovers the dark connections beneath the tranquil surface of a genteel suburban neighborhood, far exceeding Peter's expectations for a quiet summer.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience a meticulously paced mystery set in a seemingly quiet English suburb.
• Follow the intriguing partnership between a curious teenager and an unconventional sleuth.
• Unravel a complex plot involving theft, murder, and unexpected twists.
• Discover Kingsley Amis's unique approach to the thriller genre.