First published 1936
Raven is a ruthless assassin hired to murder a European minister. But when the payment he receives is traced back to stolen notes, Raven becomes a man on the run. Hunted by police, Raven must track down the double-crossing agent who set him up, all while evading capture. As the stakes escalate, Raven's actions set the stage for a dangerous reckoning with the forces that put him in the crosshairs in the first place.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, man-on-the-run
Setting: Great Britain, Nottingham (England)
Period: 1930's
190 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics
Content warnings: violence