John Creasey writing as J. J. Marric studies a British general-election
campaign, and examines especially its police aspects. From the
protection of candidates (from burglars among other things), the
dangerous activities of extremists of right and left (which go as far as
the theft of an atomic device) and the regular police problems - which
seem to persist no matter what the electoral situation.
'The King of Crime' wrote an astonishing number of crime and mystery
books, selling more than 80 million copies worldwide in 28 languages
over five decades. His most famous characters include The Baron,
Inspector West, and Gideon. The Creasey Dagger is the UK's top award for
first time crime novelists with winners including Patricia Cornwell and
Minette Walters. Creasey is an inspiration to the aspiring but as yet
unpublished author. He had 743 rejection slips before his first book was
accepted. He never stopped believing in himself and he never gave up. He
wasn't afraid to take risks either--writing under 10 different names and
changing styles with each character.
