The Empty House (New edition.)

Dr. Alexander Wolfe, a top genetic scientist – a key figure in British Biological Warfare Research- seemingly plunges over a cliff in his car.

His body is never recovered and it emerges his life was recently insured for a considerable sum.

Accordingly, Peter Manciple, an insurance loss adjuster from a fairly cautious firm, is sent to investigate.

There is romance, possible gang involvement in arson, and a potential job offer in store as Peter sets out to find out if Wolfe is really dead in a most dangerous and complicated mission.