The Progress of a Crime
 First edition | |
| Author | Julian Symons |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery Thriller |
| Publisher | Collins Crime Club |
Publication date | 1960 |
| Media type | |
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.
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[]
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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