Circle Of Justice

A Web of Conspiracy Unveiled

Circle Of Justice plunges readers into the murky underworld of postwar Britain, where the lines between law and vengeance blur beneath a veneer of respectability. When a prominent magistrate narrowly survives a brutal ambush on an isolated road, Superintendent Francis Tremayne is summoned to untangle the mysterious motive behind the attack. Clues point beyond organized crime and political extremism, suggesting the handiwork of a clandestine network determined to deliver its own brand of retribution. John Creasey’s expert pacing and meticulous plotting weave a tapestry of clues, false leads, and hidden allegiances that ensnare both investigator and criminal alike.

Pursuit Across a Shattered Landscape

As Tremayne delves deeper, he unearths whispers of the “Circle of Justice,” a vigilante brotherhood rumored to operate with surgical precision and ironclad secrecy. From the smoke-filled back rooms of London’s underbelly to the windswept moors of Yorkshire, Tremayne races against time to decode cryptic symbols left at each scene of retribution. Alongside his steadfast ally Detective Howard and the resourceful journalist Clara Haversham, he follows a trail of grainy photographs, tampered court records, and hushed confessions—each revelation drawing him closer to a confrontation that could shatter his own faith in the rule of law.

Judgment in the Shadow of Danger

In a heart-stopping climax at an abandoned railway viaduct, Tremayne confronts the Circle’s elusive leader, forcing a reckoning between legal procedure and the seductive allure of frontier justice. When pistols blaze and loyalties fracture, he must decide whether to bring the conspirators to conventional trial or expose truths that threaten to undermine public confidence in the courts themselves. Creasey’s deft exploration of moral ambiguity keeps readers guessing until the final pages, as the notion of “justice” is examined in all its complex, unsettling dimensions.

. John Creasey was a prolific British writer and founder of the Crime Writers’ Association, celebrated for his ingenious detective plots, indelible characters, and pioneering contributions to the thriller and mystery genres.