The Soft Centre

This swift-moving story of murder and suspense culminates in an unexpected and dramatic climax that is the hallmark of a James Hadley Chase novel. Chris Burnett - successful wealthy and married to the daughter of a multi-millionaire - receives severe brain injuries in a car accident. While convalescing Burnett disappears for 24 hours during which time a prostitute is brutally murdered and mutilated. Evidence found by a private inquiry points to Burnett. His wife blackmailed by the inquiry agent sets out to prove her husband''s innocence ...