Forests of the Night introduces the intrepid John Hawke, an exciting new detective operating in London during the Blitz. When World War II breaks out in London, young policeman John Hawke enlists in the army. His dreams of fighting for his country, however, are cut short after he loses an eye in rifle training. Invalided out of the army and offered a desk job with the police, John sets up as a private investigator in London instead, hoping for excitement and danger. In the autumn of 1940, John is engaged to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman. What is the connection between her brutal murder and the fading film actor Gordon Moore? Johnny also becomes involved in the plight of a runaway boy who may have witnessed something terrible. Told with wit and humor, while evoking an atmospheric picture of the home front during the dark days of the Second World War, Forests of the Night is an impressive U.S. debut for David Stuart Davies.

Forests of the Night: A Johnny Hawke Novel

Literature & Fiction

DAVIES, DAVID STUART

Genre Fiction

Minotaur Books

Forests of the Night introduces the intrepid John Hawke, an exciting new detective operating in London during the Blitz.When World War II breaks out in London, young policeman John Hawke enlists in the army. His dreams of fighting for his country, however, are cut short after he loses an eye in rifle training. Invalided out of the army and offered a desk job with the police, John sets up as a private investigator in London instead, hoping for excitement and danger.In the autumn of 1940, John is engaged to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman. What is the connection between her brutal murder and the fading film actor Gordon Moore? Johnny also becomes involved in the plight of a runaway boy who may have witnessed something terrible.Told with wit and humor, while evoking an atmospheric picture of the home front during the dark days of the Second World War, Forests of the Night is an impressive U.S. debut for David Stuart Davies.

Forests of the Night: A Johnny Hawke Novel (Johnny Hawke Novels, 1)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Forests of the Night introduced the intrepid John Hawke, an exciting new detective operating in London during the Blitz. Now Johnny Hawke is back in this atmospheric, thrilling sequel. Set in 1942, Without Conscience finds Rachel Howells in London for the first time, trapped in a web of violence. Her companion, army deserter Harryboy Jenkins, will stop at nothing--not even murder--to enjoy his illicit freedom. Meanwhile, private detective Johnny Hawke is involved in the bizarre murder of one of his clients. At the same time he is trying to find Peter, the runaway boy he had befriended in an earlier case. Inexorably the paths of Harryboy and Johnny grow closer together until they collide with frightening consequences. This is a stunning follow-up to the critically acclaimed Forests of the Night and is sure to win Davies a whole new set of fans.

Without Conscience: A Johnny Hawke Novel (Johnny Hawke Novels)

Holmes of the movies: The screen career of Sherlock Holmes

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

New English Library

Dust jacket notes: "From the silent film Sherlock Holmes Baffled in 1903 to The Seven Per Cent Solution of 1976, Sherlock Holmes has occupied a special place in the history of the cinema. This is an illustrated study of his screen career which includes a comprehensive filmography - from the flickering silent movies to the stage and small screen, from serious thrillers to spoofs. It is also a study of the men who have portrayed Holmes - men such as Forrect Holger-Madsen who both directed and starred in five movies between 1908 and 1911; William Gillette, who also had great success with the character on stage; Eille Norwood who played the role in nearly fifty films; Basil Rathbone; Christopher Lee; and of course, Peter Cushing. With detailed reference to, and analysis of, individual films, David Stuart Davies charts the fate of the renowned detective, his companion, Dr Watson, and his arch enemy, Moriarty, in the hands of various directors and scriptwriters. He also explores the ways in which directors have tried to make Holmes acceptable to the audiences of the day; patriotic homilies during World War II and affectionate parody from Billy Wilder in the present day. He shows the impact that the relaxation of censorship and the creation of James Bond, the hero to end all heroes, has had on Sherlock Holmes as a viable box-office proposition. But Holmes remains a fixed point in our changing age; he will always be with us."

Holmes of the Movies: The Screen Career of Sherlock Holmes

Bramhall House (New York)

It is 1880 and a young Sherlock Holmes arrives in London to pursue a career as a private detective. He soon attracts the attention of the criminal mastermind, Professor James Moriarty, who decides that he must control this fledgling genius. What happens next is both shocking and thrilling. The Veiled Detective takes a fresh, exciting and controversial look at the relationship between the great detective Sherlock Holmes, his friend and chronicler, Doctor John H. Watson and Professor Moriarty. The novel deconstructs the myth of Sherlock Holmes and reveals a fascinating and excitingly dramatic alternative view of the man. The novel will amaze and thrill readers of crime fiction as the truth is finally revealed about the world's most famous detective.

The Veiled Detective

Robert Hale, Ltd.

Introducing Johnny One Eye, the exciting new detective operating in London during the Blitz. Discharged from the army after losing an eye in a rifle accident, John Hawke sets up as a private detective. In the autumn of 1940, he is set to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman who led a double life. What is the connection between her brutal murder and a fading film star?

Forests of the Night (Johnny Hawke series)

Robert_Hale

A brutal game devised by three intelligent, but bored teenagers escalates into murder. Led by the charismatic and cunning Laurence, the trio of 'brothers' meets once a year to carry out untraceable, motiveless murders - for fun. Until, years later, they must murder in order to protect one of their own, leaving themselves vulnerable to discovery. This killing is investigated by Detective Inspector Paul Snow, a complex man with a secret of his own which links him to the murder. As Snow grows closer to unmasking the killers, his professional life begins to unravel in a terrifying fashion.

Brothers In Blood

Magna Large Print Books

Sherlock cocreator Mark Gatiss lends a foreword to this collection of short ghost stories, each with a shocking sting in the tail. Prepare to have your blood chilled and your nerves tingled. This collection of 18 short stories specially designed to shock and surprise takes you into the misty world of the supernatural where all kinds of dark mischief takes place. What is the secret of "The Dolls' House," what horror lies behind "The Halloween Mask," and what is the terrible secret of "The Fly House?" David Stuart Davies, a modern master of the unsettling narrative, provides a feast of ghoulish, ghostly, and gripping tales guaranteed to unsettle even the hardiest soul.

The Halloween Mask

The History Press

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Forests of the Night: A Johnny Hawke Novel

Forests of the Night: A Johnny Hawke Novel (Johnny Hawke Novels, 1)

Without Conscience: A Johnny Hawke Novel (Johnny Hawke Novels)

Holmes of the movies: The screen career of Sherlock Holmes

Holmes of the movies: The screen career of Sherlock Holmes

Holmes of the Movies: The Screen Career of Sherlock Holmes

The Veiled Detective

Forests of the Night (Johnny Hawke series)

Brothers In Blood

The Halloween Mask