Glimpses of the Moon

This novel functions as a standalone mystery and does not require prior knowledge of the earlier books in the series to follow the plot. It was published twenty-six years after the previous full-length novel featuring the same protagonist.

The title is derived from a line in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet.

This final entry in the series is noted for its satirical tone regarding British social decay and its inclusion of contemporary 1970s cultural references, such as television advertising jingles and the expansion of electrical infrastructure in rural landscapes.