John Lawton Books

John Lawton expertly navigates the space between American and British cultures, translating their nuances for readers on both sides of the Atlantic. His works, often thrilling in nature, delve into significant social and political landscapes, offering sharp observations on the human condition. Lawton's distinctive style is marked by suspense and psychological depth, drawing readers into intricate plots and complex moral quandaries. He possesses a unique talent for capturing the zeitgeist while simultaneously crafting compelling narratives that resonate long after the final page.

Inn Search of Birds
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A unique account of birds on pub signs, their history and natural history, and their association with art, music and literature
Out of Work
304 pages
11 hours of reading
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This novel of a young carpenter who leaves his rural English village to seek work in London in the late 19th century is an impressive description of unemployment and poverty. Radical Fiction Series.
Blue Rondo
384 pages
14 hours of reading
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The fifth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
The Unfortunate Englishman
368 pages
13 hours of reading
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The second book in the Joe Wilderness series.
North Yorkshire Buses
96 pages
4 hours of reading
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John Law has been photographing the North Yorkshire bus scene over many years and has amassed a vast collection of images, the best of which are presented here.
Hammer to Fall
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The third Joe Wilderness spy thriller from a master of the genre, moving from icy Finland to tumultuous Cold War Prague, Hammer to Fall is a tale of vodka smuggling and a legendary female Red Army general who is playing a dangerous game.
Old Flames
448 pages
16 hours of reading
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The second book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
A Lily of the Field
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The seventh book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
Riptide
368 pages
13 hours of reading
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The fourth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon.
A Little White Death
480 pages
17 hours of reading
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The third book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, selected by Time magazine as one of 'Six Detective Series to Savour' alongside Michael Connelly and Donna Leon. číst celé