Return to Department Z in this classic thriller from John Creasey.

International blackmailers are scheming to rupture relations between Britain and the US. But Bill Loftus, the sturdy second of Department Z, is hot on their trail.

With America’s most powerful industrialists, British peers of the realm, and agents of unknown power all entangled in the conspiracy, international safety is at risk. But unravelling the global plot quickly becomes personal for Loftus when the blackmailers murder someone close to him.

As the stakes rise, a grief-stricken Loftus must use all his professional cool to carry on with the investigation. Will Loftus be able to stop the criminals before the NATO alliance collapses?

Go Away Death is the 17th book in the Department Z series, and was originally published in 1941.

PRAISE FOR JOHN CREASEY

‘Phenomenal.’ —Life Magazine

‘Mr. Creasey’s excitements follow fast upon each other.’ —Daily Telegraph

‘Action and pace have always been features of Mr. Creasey’s writing.’ —Scotsman

‘Racy, amusing, and up to date. Told with speed and ingenuity.’ —Morning Post

‘Mr. Creasey is a high-spirited and rambunctious narrator.’ —John o’ London’s Weekly

‘Creasey realizes that it is the principal business of thrillers to thrill.’ —Church Times

‘Will be remembered when most mystery stories are forgotten.’ —Public Opinion

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