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The true story behind hit BBC drama THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT

''
[A] real-life Midsomer Murder ... it''s chilling, but [David Wilson''s] explanation of how a psychopath thinks is masterly'' The Times

The shocking story of the murder of Peter Farquhar and the churchwarden who groomed and betrayed him, from the UK''s leading criminologist David Wilson

Two deaths.

Three doors apart.

An unsuspecting community about to realise there''s a killer in their midst.

In October 2015, Peter Farquhar was found dead in his house in Maids Moreton, lying on the sofa next to a bottle of whisky. An inquest was made, and Peter''s death was quickly ruled an accident.

But after the death of another elderly neighbour, the dreadful truth began to emerge: both victims had been groomed, seduced and mentally tortured by a young man, Benjamin Field, who had used his position of power in the com

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'A real-life Midsomer Murder ... it's chilling, but [David Wilson's] explanation of how a psychopath thinks is masterly' * The Times *
[A] real-life Midsomer Murder ... it's chilling, but [David Wilson's] explanation of how a psychopath thinks is masterly * The Times *

A Plot to Kill A true story of deception betrayal

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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The true story behind hit BBC drama THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT

      ''
      [A] real-life Midsomer Murder ... it''s chilling, but [David Wilson''s] explanation of how a psychopath thinks is masterly'' The Times

      The shocking story of the murder of Peter Farquhar and the churchwarden who groomed and betrayed him, from the UK''s leading criminologist David Wilson

      Two deaths.

      Three doors apart.

      An unsuspecting community about to realise there''s a killer in their midst.

      In October 2015, Peter Farquhar was found dead in his house in Maids Moreton, lying on the sofa next to a bottle of whisky. An inquest was made, and Peter''s death was quickly ruled an accident.

      But after the death of another elderly neighbour, the dreadful truth began to emerge: both victims had been groomed, seduced and mentally tortured by a young man, Benjamin Field, who had used his position of power in the com

      Trade Review
      'A real-life Midsomer Murder ... it's chilling, but [David Wilson's] explanation of how a psychopath thinks is masterly' * The Times *
      [A] real-life Midsomer Murder ... it's chilling, but [David Wilson's] explanation of how a psychopath thinks is masterly * The Times *

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