In the first book in John Creasey’s Department Z series, millions of lives are at stake if a sinister international conspiracy succeeds…

It’s down to England’s elite intelligence agency, Department Z, to make sure that doesn’t happen. They’ve got to keep things quiet, too. Discretion is something that the honourable James Quinion knows only too well – it’s all part and parcel of being a member of the Secret Service.

Department Z is described as ‘a home for bachelors with a suicidal turn of mind…’ and the agents ready themselves for this high-profile, high-danger job.

As Quinion finds himself in the firing line, he struggles to keep the conspiracy under wraps…and under control.

The Death Miser was originally published in 1933.

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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