{"product_id":"the-man-in-the-queue-josephine-tey-9798903000401","title":"The Man in the Queue: An Impact Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gunshot rings out in a crowded London theater queue, and a man collapses dead before the performance even begins.\u003c\/strong\u003e The killer vanishes into the crowd, leaving confusion, panic, and a mystery that demands immediate answers. In \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Man in the Queue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard takes on his first case, pursuing a murderer through the streets, parks, and boarding houses of London. What follows is a fast-moving investigation built on sharp observation, quick deductions, and the constant pressure of a killer still at large. Josephine Tey's debut novel combines the clarity of classic detective fiction with the urgency of a manhunt. The story moves briskly from clue to clue, driven by action and consequence rather than armchair puzzles. First published in 1929, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Man in the Queue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces one of the most intelligent and humane detectives in crime fiction and remains a gripping entry point into Tey's celebrated body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Impact Books edition restores a foundational British mystery for readers who enjoy tight pacing, intelligent investigation, and stories where every page moves the case forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Josephine Tey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798903000401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Impact\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Josephine Tey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623573729535,"sku":"9798903000401","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-man-in-the-queue-josephine-tey-9798903000401","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}