Dead in the Dog

By Bernard Knight

A fifties murders mystery set in Malaya from author of the ‘Crowner John’ books. - Arriving in Singapore, newly-qualified pathologist Tom Howden is still questioning his decision to sign on for three years in Her Majesty's Far East Land Forces. As he settles in, he discovers that his new home is a hotbed of scandal and intrigue. When an English planter is attacked one night, the finger of suspicion naturally points at local bandits, rather than a fellow Englishman. It soon becomes clear, however, that the situation is rather more complicated – and deadly – than it first appeared. Tom Howden’s newly-acquired forensic skills are about to be put to the ultimate test.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Severn House Digital
• Release date: Nov 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781780102696

Bernard Knight

Bernard Knight is a retired Home Office pathologist renowned for his work on such high-profile cases as the Fred and Rosemary West murders. Bernard is the author of the ‘Crowner John’ series, as well as the Dr Richard Pryor forensic mystery series.

Reviews for Dead in the Dog

[vivienner_3 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A decent mystery that takes place during the conflict of the 1950s known as the Malayan Emergency. I particularly liked the main character, who, although didn't have a big part in the story, was a likeable fellow who was just amazed that life had brought him to this exotic place with his first responsible job and far away from his Tyneside home. The story describes the locale and setting very well, but not the background of the campaign, which has piqued my interest and necessitates more reading.