Eye For An Eye

Eye For An Eye by William le Queux plunges listeners into a chilling Edwardian London mystery where curiosity turns dangerous and nothing is quite what it seems. When bachelor journalists Frank Urwin and Richard Cleugh answer a late-night summons from Inspector Patterson, they encounter a locked-room tableau: a dead young man, an attractive young woman—and a police inspector strangely reluctant to act. A menacing telephone call asking "Has the deed been done?" draws Urwin deeper into a web of deception, identity and calculated menace, and a second visit to the scene reveals a baffling change that escalates the suspense. Blending adventure with classic crime fiction, this atmospheric thriller explores early 20th-century fears—urban anonymity, the rise of new technologies like the telephone, and the limits of contemporary policecraft. Le Queux’s brisk plotting and vivid London setting create a propulsive, puzzle-driven narrative that keeps listeners guessing without sacrificing period detail. Ideal for fans of vintage mystery and detective adventure, Eye For An Eye is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys taut suspense, clever twists, and the noirish charm of pre-war crime fiction in audiobook form.