n nMystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murdern nThe degree of suspense Crofts achieves by showing the growing obsession and planning is worthy of Hitchcock. --Booklist STARRED reviewn nWe begin with a body. Andrew Crowther, a wealthy retired manufacturer, is found dead in his seat on the 12.30 flight from Croydon to Paris. Rather less orthodox is the ensuing flashback in which we live with the killer at every stage, from the first thoughts of murder to the strains and stresses of living with its execution. Seen from the criminals perspective, a mild-mannered Inspector by the name of French is simply another character who needs to be dealt with.n nThis is an unconventional yet gripping story of intrigue, betrayal, obsession, justification and self-delusion. And will the killer get away with it?n