This author achieved renown for his prolific output under numerous pseudonyms, most notably John Cassells. His body of work, often exploring themes of adventure and human nature, is characterized by an engaging narrative style. Many of his stories, spanning several decades, found a wide readership. His knack for crafting compelling plots solidified his place as a popular storyteller.
Detective Superintendent Nick Bogardus enlists Solo Malcolm to assist a struggling private investigator in solving the murder of a nightclub singer, who was taken from the Torch Club to Brickett Wood. "Death of a Canary," by John Cassells (William Murdoch Duncan), first published in 1969, is reissued in Apex's ENGLISH CRIME NOVELS series.