A Mind to Murder: Book Guide, Author and Facts
A Mind to Murder by P. D. James — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

A piercing scream, shattering the evening calm, brings Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh hurrying from his literary party to the nearby Steen Psychiatric Clinic, where he discovers the body of a woman sprawled on the basement floor, a chisel thrust through her heart. As Dalgliesh probes beneath the apparently unruffled calm of the clinic, he discovers that many an intrigue lies hidden behind the Georgian terrace's unassuming facade. Professionally, he has never known the taste of failure. Now, for the first time, he feels unsure of his own mastery as he battles to unmask a cool killer who is proving to be his intellectual equal, and who is poised to strike again.
Quick facts about A Mind to Murder
- Title: A Mind to Murder
- Author: P. D. James
- First published: 1963
- Genre: kriminalroman, englisch, belletristische darstellung
- OpenLibrary ID: OL510881W
Where to read A Mind to Murder
A Mind to Murder by P. D. James is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is A Mind to Murder about?
A piercing scream, shattering the evening calm, brings Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh hurrying from his literary party to the nearby Steen Psychiatric Clinic, where he discovers the body of a woman sprawled on the basement floor, a chisel thrust through her heart.
Who wrote A Mind to Murder?
A Mind to Murder was written by P. D. James.
When was A Mind to Murder published?
A Mind to Murder was first published in 1963.



