Dark City: Murder, Vice, and Mayhem in Wartime London

By Simon Read

Book Overview

Venture into the dark heart of wartime London, where murder, vice, and mayhem thrived amidst the chaos of the Blitz.

As bombs rained down and the city plunged into darkness, a criminal underworld emerged, preying on the vulnerable. Award-winning crime writer Simon Read uncovers the chilling true stories of the Blackout Ripper, the Acid Bath Murderer, and the sinister events at Rillington Place. Discover how Scotland Yard's detectives battled against the odds to bring these wartime rogues to justice.

For readers of true crime and British history, Dark City reveals:

The dark side of a city under siege.The challenges of policing during wartime.The shocking crimes that gripped a nation.

Explore the murder, vice, and mayhem that lurked beneath the surface of wartime London, a historical account that will leave you breathless.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750989858
• ISBN13: 9780750989855
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.7"