Mehr lesen
Zusatztext "A superior detective ... a superior writer." Informationen zum Autor One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed writers, Peter Robinson was the bestselling, award-winning author of the DCI Banks series. He also wrote two short-story collections and three stand-alone novels, which combined have sold more than ten million copies around the world. Among his many honors and prizes were the Edgar Award, the CWA (UK) Dagger in the Library Award, and the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy Martin Beck Award. Klappentext Visitors have long been drawn to the beauty and serenity of the Yorkshire countryside. Some never leave—like the hiker whose decomposing corpse is discovered in a wooded valley outside the tiny village of Swainshead. It is the second such homicide to plague the region in recent years, and it is pulling investigating Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks into a dangerous mire of dark pasts, local power, and private shames. For a shocking truth and cold-blooded killer are waiting there . . . and Banks is determined to walk into a valley of death to expose them both. An arresting, electrifying novel of suspense, The Hanging Valley will remain etched in readers' minds long after they turn the last page. Zusammenfassung From New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author Peter Robinson! a fascinating thriller—perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Elizabeth George—that leads Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks on a harrowing journey into a town’s sordid past where a diabolical killer lies in wait. Visitors have long been drawn to the beauty and serenity of the Yorkshire countryside. Some never leave—like the hiker whose decomposing corpse is discovered in a wooded valley outside the tiny village of Swainshead. It is the second such homicide to plague the region in recent years! and it is pulling investigating Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks into a dangerous mire of dark pasts! local power! and private shames. For a shocking truth and cold-blooded killer are waiting there…and Banks is determined to walk into a valley of death to expose them both. An arresting! electrifying novel of suspense! The Hanging Valley will remain etched in readers’ minds. ...
