The Progress of a Crime

The Progress of a Crime is a 1960 mystery crime novel by the British writer Julian Symons.[1][2] It was awarded the 1961 Edgar Award.

The Progress of a Crime
First edition
AuthorJulian Symons
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreMystery Thriller
PublisherCollins Crime Club
Publication date
1960
Media typePrint

Synopsis

Hugh Bennett, a local reporter, sees what looks like a horrible crime taking place on a village green on Guy Fawkes Night. Right in front of the bonfire, a publican is stabbed to death by a gang of young males. However, once the case comes to court, Bennett begins to have doubts about exactly what he did witness.

References

  1. Bargainnier p.220
  2. White p.360

Bibliography

  • Bargainnier, Earl F. Twelve Englishmen of Mystery. Popular Press, 1984.
  • Walsdorf, John J. & Allen, Bonnie J. Julian Symons: A Bibliography. Oak Knoll Press, 1996.
  • White, Terry. Justice Denoted: The Legal Thriller in American, British, and Continental Courtroom Literature. Praeger, 2003.


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