Death Makes a Prophet

Written by John Bude

Narrated by Gordon Griffin

“Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there a nebulous hint of approaching tragedy in the air?” Welworth Garden City in the 1940s is a forward-thinking town where free spirits find a home—vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups. Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by the eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K. Mildmann. The cult is a seething hotbed of petty resentment, jealousy and dark secrets—which eventually lead to murder. The stage is set for one of Inspector Meredith's most bizarre and exacting cases. This witty crime novel by a writer on top form is a neglected classic of British crime fiction.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Soundings
• Release date: Oct 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9781407969084

John Bude

JOHN BUDE was the pseudonym of Ernest Elmore (1901–1957), an author of the golden age of crime fiction. Elmore was a cofounder of the Crime Writers' Association, and worked in the theatre as a producer and director.

Reviews for Death Makes a Prophet

[Hilary Easton · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Not as good as some of his. The characters were good but the plot was too complicated and a lot of new information came in at the end, which is unsatisfying.

[Tea Rix · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good. Although practised crime reader will discover the culprit very quickly. But nevertheless, it does not take the joy away.

[Mari Melting · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Old fashioned but quite enjoyable. Good reveal at the end.

[Benjamin Sinitean · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent story and wonderful narrator.
Most certainly worth listening to.