Boxer, Beetle

In "Boxer, Beetle," Kevin "Fishy" Broom, burdened by a rare condition that gives him a distinctive odor, leads a reclusive life in London dealing in Nazi memorabilia. His world is upended when he discovers a crime scene linked to Philip Erskine, a fascist entomologist with dark ambitions, and Seth "Sinner" Roach, a unique Jewish boxer. As Fishy delves into their intertwined fates, he unravels a captivating story set against the backdrop of interwar British history, full of suspense and intrigue. First-time novelist Ned Beauman delivers a thrilling and richly woven narrative that explores the complexities of human obsession and ambition.