The House of Death: An Ennin Mystery 70

The House of Death: An Ennin Mystery #70

by Ben Stevens

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2084 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	14 pages

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The House of Death is the 70th book in the Ennin Mystery series by Jake Arnott. The book is set in 1950s London and follows Detective Inspector Ennin as he investigates the murder of a young woman in a boarding house.

Plot

The book opens with the discovery of the body of a young woman in a boarding house in London's East End. The woman has been strangled and her body bears the marks of torture. Ennin is called in to investigate the murder and quickly realizes that the case is more complex than it first appears.

The boarding house is home to a number of unsavory characters, including a former boxer, a drug addict, and a prostitute. Ennin interviews each of the residents and soon learns that the victim was involved in a number of illicit activities.

As Ennin digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies. He learns that the victim was involved in a blackmail scheme and that she had been threatened by several people. Ennin must race against time to find the killer before he strikes again.

Characters

• Detective Inspector Ennin: A brilliant detective with a knack for solving complex cases.
• Sergeant Evans: Ennin's loyal and capable assistant.
• The victim: A young woman who was brutally murdered.
• The residents of the boarding house: A group of unsavory characters who are all hiding something.

Setting

The book is set in 1950s London. The city is still reeling from the effects of World War II and is a hotbed of crime and corruption. The boarding house where the murder takes place is a microcosm of the city, a place where people from all walks of life come together.

Themes

The House of Death explores a number of themes, including:

• The darkness of the human heart: The book shows how even the most ordinary people are capable of great evil.
• The importance of justice: Ennin is determined to find the killer and bring him to justice, no matter what the cost.
• The power of redemption: Even the most hardened criminals can be redeemed if they are given a chance.

The House of Death is a gripping and atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Jake Arnott is a master of the genre and his latest book is a must-read for fans of crime fiction.

The House of Death: An Ennin Mystery #70

by Ben Stevens

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2084 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	14 pages

FREE