Death of a Train
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| Author | Freeman Wills Crofts |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector French |
| Genre | 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.
Synopsis
Set during World War II, a network of German secret agents 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.