The Body in the Bunker

Name: The Body in the Bunker
Author: Herbert Adams

When a body is discovered in a bunker on the grounds of a prestigious golf club, Detective Inspector John May is called in to investigate. With the help of his assistant, Sergeant Jack Harmon, May must unravel the mystery of the body's identity and the circumstances of its death. The investigation leads May and Harmon to a web of secrets and lies, involving a powerful family, a mysterious woman, and a sinister plot. As the detectives dig deeper, they uncover a shocking truth that could have devastating consequences for the club and its members. With time running out, May and Harmon must race against the clock to solve the case before the killer strikes again.

By Herbert Adams · First published 1935 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 32 chapters · 72,779 words

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"SAY what you like," protested Farmer, "it isn't playing the game."

"What isn't?" asked Neave.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Herbert Adams
Date: 1935 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Suspense
Length: 72,779 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 3,142 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as the body in the bunker suggests a crime has been committed and needs to be solved.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a thrilling story, as the body in the bunker suggests a dangerous situation that needs to be resolved.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a crime story, as the body in the bunker suggests a crime has been committed and needs to be solved.
Suspense — The title of the book implies a suspenseful story, as the body in the bunker suggests a dangerous situation that needs to be resolved.