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

Marlene von Barlack knew everything that there was to know about politicians. She knew who they spoke to, where they went, and most of all, she knew how to get them into bed...

Now, Marlene must use her powers of persuasion to investigate an international mystery: Who among her prestigious paramours is plotting political destruction and seeking to destroy world peace?

As a frenzied manhunt begins across the continent, Marlene must race against the clock to work out which lover’s embrace was really a madman’s kiss of death…

The Department of Death is the 24th book in the Department Z series, and was originally published in 1949.

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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