In Death on the Last Train, George Bellairs crafts a thrilling mystery where Inspector Littlejohn is called to investigate the sudden and suspicious death of a passenger aboard a late-night train. When a well-known businesswoman is found murdered in her compartment, the case takes a complex turn, as her fellow passengers and the train staff seem to hold pieces of a larger, tangled puzzle. Inspector Littlejohn, known for his keen observational skills and methodical approach, delves into the world of secrets, hidden motives, and the lives of those connected to the victim. As he traces her final hours, Littlejohn uncovers a network of personal and professional conflicts that suggest more than one suspect with a reason to kill. The confined setting of the train only heightens the tension as Littlejohn races against time to solve the mystery before the trail runs cold. With its atmospheric setting, strong characterizations, and Bellairs' signature twists, Death on the Last Train is a gripping addition to the Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Fans of classic detective fiction will relish this intricate and suspenseful whodunit.
