The Cambridge Theorem

Synopsis

A police detective is drawn into intrigue while investigating a mathematical genius&’s murder: &“A combination of P.D. James and John le Carré.&” —Austin American-Statesman When Simon Bowles commits suicide, no one is surprised. A graduate student in mathematics at Cambridge University, Bowles had a long, well-documented history of depression. But as Detective Sergeant Derek Smailes soon discovers, he also had a passion for investigating historical mysteries and an extraordinary knack for solving them. His most recent project: uncovering the identity of the fabled fifth man in the notorious Cambridge spy ring of the 1930s. Smailes can&’t help wondering whether Bowles could have possibly solved that mystery—and if so, whether his theorem could have brought about his death . . .&“Smailes, the engaging hero of this atmospheric thriller, is a most unusual CID detective: he wears lizard-skin cowboy boots, loves the music of Willie Nelson and is generally obsessed with all things American . . . In his first novel, Cambridge graduate Cape expertly mixes just enough fact with fiction to keep his readers intrigued and entertained.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Engrossing . . . A classy freshness and appealingly labyrinthine plot.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“A resounding success, suspenseful and fascinating.&” —Chicago Tribune &“An entertaining first effort combining the mystery and spy genres . . . with several twists.&” —Library Journal

Copyright:

1989

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

432 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781937384821

Related ISBNs:

9781933397030

Publisher:

Felony & Mayhem Press

Date of Addition:

01/27/25

Copyrighted By:

Tony Cape

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

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