Blood and Judgment by Michael Gilbert

Blood and Judgment by Michael Gilbert. This is a 1978 Perennial Library paperback edition. The novel introduces Detective Sergeant Patrick Petrella of London’s Metropolitan Police as he unravels a complex murder case near Binford Park Reservoir. Gilbert’s meticulous portrayal of police procedures offers readers an authentic glimpse into mid-20th-century British law enforcement. A must-have for enthusiasts of classic police procedurals and British mystery literature. The author Michael Gilbert (1912-2006) was a highly respected British crime writer known for his police procedurals, legal thrillers, and classic detective fiction. He was a solicitor by profession, which lent authenticity to his legal and procedural storytelling. Over his long career, he wrote more than 30 novels and numerous short stories, earning recognition as one of the finest British mystery writers of the 20th century. Gilbert was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1988 and was appointed a Comm