Glimpses of the Moon
In a quiet English village, a series of murders baffles local authorities. Gervase Fen, a familiar figure to many, finds himself entangled in the gruesome events, becoming an accessory after the fact. As the body count rises, an unlikely group of amateur detectives joins the investigation, leading to a chaotic and unforgettable chase involving the entire community. Can Fen untangle the intricate web of clues before more lives are lost?
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.