{"product_id":"9780312359515","title":"Hangman - Geddes, Paul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eHangman\u003c\/u\u003e by Geddes, Paul\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by St. Martin's Press, 1977\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntony Ludo, a middle-aged, somewhat cynical investigator working for the Central Research Unit (a fictional watchdog agency for the British police), is tasked with investigating allegations of high-level corruption and \"bent\" coppers within the CID (Criminal Investigation Department). \nThe plot kicks off when a former policeman is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As Ludo digs deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving a ruthless criminal syndicate and several prominent police officers who are protecting them. The \"Hangman\" refers to a mysterious figure within the force who is effectively \"executing\" those who might expose the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press, 1977","offers":[{"title":"Hangman \/ Good","offer_id":53574475252004,"sku":"9780312359515GD","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/9951\/4148\/files\/public_e2a02d95-4315-4684-8614-1096df647b58.jpg?v=1781793346","url":"https:\/\/brookingsbooks.com\/products\/9780312359515","provider":"Brookings Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}