Children of the Revolution

The 21st DCI Banks novel from The Master of the Police Procedural
Series: DCI Banks
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Children of the Revolution by Peter Robinson is a gripping crime thriller where Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks investigates the mysterious death of a disgraced college lecturer found near a disused railway. As Banks delves deeper, he uncovers connections to the victim's past involving powerful figures and secrets that could disrupt both personal and professional relationships. The twist-filled narrative explores themes of justice and redemption set against a compelling backdrop.
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Children of the Revolution

The twenty-first novel in number one bestselling author Peter Robinson's critically acclaimed DCI Banks series.

The twenty-first novel in Number One bestselling author Peter Robinson's critically acclaimed DCI Banks series.

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Ex-college lecturer Gavin Miller is found dead, his distorted body strewn across a disused railway track near his home. There's no sign of a struggle and no suspicious evidence—except for a large package of cash tucked inside the man's pocket.

But when DCI Banks delves into Miller's past, he uncovers a troubled existence and a reputation tarnished by accusations of abuse and misconduct, which throw up an array of puzzling questions. What really occurred at the college where the victim used to teach? How was he embroiled in political activism at Essex University over forty years ago? And what links him to an upstanding pillar of the community, who also harbours a dark secret from her past?

One thing is clear: someone will stop at nothing—not even murder—to prevent Banks from discovering the truth...

Children of the Revolution by Peter Robinson is a gripping tale that delves deep into the hidden past of its characters, weaving a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

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Children of the Revolution by Peter Robinson is praised for its intricate plot and strong character development, offering a gripping and engaging read for crime-thriller enthusiasts. The book is noted for its clever twists and compelling storytelling, combined with well-crafted police procedures and a touch of romance for its protagonist, Banks. This novel is considered a page-turner, appreciated by fans of both the author and the crime-thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444704938

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Peter Robinson grew up in Yorkshire, and now divides his time between Richmond and Canada. There are twenty-one books in the bestselling Inspector Banks series. These critically acclaimed crime novels have won numerous awards in Britain, the United States, Canada and Europe, and are published in translation all over the world.

Peter Robinson's DCI Banks is now a major new TV series, screened in Australian on ABC-1 and starrting Stephen Tompkinson (Wild at Heart, Ballykissangel) as Banks, and Andrea Lowe (The Bill, Murphy's Law) as DI Annie Cabbot. Friend of the Devil was also adapted as a TV series and the novel was shortlisted for the 'Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year' award for 2008. Peter's recent standalone novel Before the Poison won the 2012 'Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel' by the Crime Writers of Canada, and was Peter's sixth Arthur Ellis award win.

Peter keeps a website at www.inspectorbanks.com.

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