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Synopsis
A gang of criminals has established a far reaching racket in counterfeit coins, making English gold sovereigns to order. The CID is kept busy, but then there's a mysterious epidemic of deaths from snakebites. Chief Inspector Dawson of the Metropolitan Division's scientific branch discovers the relationship between deadly snakebite and counterfeit coins. Dawson is aided by Detective-Sergeant Harriday and Gwenda Blane. But Dawson and his colleagues risk their lives attempting to smash a ruthless homicidal racket ...
Is Liquid Death appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A classic crime thriller with murders via snakebite and counterfeit coin schemes. Contains moderate violence (deaths by snakebite, criminal danger) but no graphic detail, no sexual content, and period-appropriate mild language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and animal harm (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy classic detective stories will appreciate the puzzle of connecting mysterious deaths to counterfeiting.