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

When someone attempts to assassinate a Russian diplomat at a top-level international conference in London, negotations are threatened. Agent Gordon Craigie and the Department Z team must work to ensure the safety of all the delegates whilst investigating the attack.

It soon becomes clear that the attack was carried out by a highly professional organisation, and that the group has bigger plans to come.

Department Z must match wits with bullets, negotiating a political minefield where one false step could lead to worldwide disaster…

The League of Dark Men is the 23rd novel in the Department Z series, and was originally published in 1947.

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‘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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