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Perfect for fans of intelligent, methodical crime fiction, the series continues to build a loyal and growing readership.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"941\">This <strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"828\">signed edition<\/strong> adds extra collectable appeal, making it an excellent choice for dedicated crime readers and collectors alike.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1031\">Publishing <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"972\">16th July 2026<\/strong>, signed copies are limited and expected to sell quickly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1141\">Secure your copy now to avoid missing out. Carefully packaged and shipped from an independent UK bookshop.<\/p>\n<p><b>The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant George Cross is back to investigate the brutal murder of a tailor in what appears to be an organised hit. 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