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Dalziel and Pascoe Hunt the Christmas Killer & Other Stories

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Dalziel and Pascoe Hunt the Christmas Killer & Other Stories by Reginald Hill is a gripping collection of crime stories that brings together the sharp wit and investigative prowess of the beloved detective duo, Dalziel and Pascoe. Each tale in this assortment presents a uniquely complex puzzle, providing thrilling mysteries filled with clever twists and compelling characters. It's an engaging read that showcases Hill's masterful storytelling and his flair for blending suspense with humour.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy clever crime and thriller stories featuring a classic detective duo navigating through intriguing mysteries with wit and intelligence. Filled with engaging plots and Reginald Hill's characteristic sharp humour, it offers gripping narratives perfect for fans of British crime fiction.

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Dalziel and Pascoe Hunt the Christmas Killer & Other Stories

'Fast paced and packed with the Yorkshire duo’s trademark humour’ Daily Mirror ‘These stories will make a perfect Christmas present for mystery fiction aficionados’ Guardian

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Fast paced and packed with the Yorkshire duo’s trademark humourDaily Mirror

These stories will make a perfect Christmas present for mystery fiction aficionadosGuardian

A vicar nailed to a tree in Yorkshire.

The theft of a priceless artefact during a fire.

A detective forced to tell the truth for 24 hours.

A body hidden in a basement.

From the restless streets of London to the wilds of the Lake District, displaying all his trademark humour, playfulness and clever plotting, this landmark collection brings together the very best of Reginald Hill’s short stories for the first time, complete with a foreword from Val McDermid.

PRAISE FOR REGINALD HILL

One of Britain’s most consistently excellent crime novelists

The Times

A real treat. The characters are deftly drawn, the plot constantly delivers, surprises and the assured narrative demonstrates again what a terrific writer he is

Observer

Reginald Hill's novels are really dances to the music of time, his heroes and villains interconnecting, their stories intertwining

— Ian Rankin

The finest male English contemporary crime writer

— Val McDermid

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Dalziel and Pascoe Hunt the Christmas Killer & Other Stories is praised for its fast-paced narrative and the distinctive humour of Hill's Yorkshire detective duo. It showcases his skill in crafting complex characters and experimenting with the crime genre, making it a delightful read for mystery fans, especially during the Christmas season. Reginald Hill's work is noted for its intelligence, humour, and elegant prose, securing his place as a leading figure in crime fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008430054

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Val McDermid

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Reginald Hill was brought up in Cumbria, and has returned there after many years in Yorkshire. With his first crime novel, A Clubbable Woman, he was hailed as ‘the crime novel’s best hope’ and thirty years on he has more than fulfilled that prophecy.

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