Death of a Train

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Death of a Train
Author Freeman Wills Crofts
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Series Inspector French
Genre(s) Crime fiction
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date 1946
Media type Print (Hardback & Paperback)
ISBN NA
Preceded by Enemy Unseen
Followed by Murderers Make Mistakes

Death of a Train is a crime novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, published in 1946.

[edit] Synopsis

Set during World War II, a network of German sympathisers plans to derail a train carrying vital war supplies. Due to a delay another train is derailed instead, the intended one then being diverted safely round the blockage. Inspector French tracks down the conspirators, nearly losing his life in a heroic final action to prevent their escape.