Watching the Dark

The 20th DCI Banks novel from The Master of the Police Procedural
Series: DCI Banks
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Watching the Dark by Peter Robinson is a gripping crime thriller featuring Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks. When a fellow officer is murdered at a police rehabilitation centre, Banks is drawn into a complex investigation that leads him to uncover a web of secrets. The story expertly blends past and present as Banks delves deeper, confronting both local and international intrigues.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller book if you're a fan of complex characters and intricate plotlines. This story offers an intriguing blend of suspense and mystery as Detective Inspector Banks unravels layers of deceit and long-buried secrets. The atmospheric setting and skillfully crafted tension will keep you hooked until the end.

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Watching the Dark

The 20th DCI Banks crime novel from number one bestselling author Peter Robinson.

The new novel from Number One bestselling author Peter Robinson.

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Detective Inspector Bill Reid is killed by a crossbow in the tranquil grounds of a police rehabilitation centre, and compromising photos are found in his room. DCI Banks, brought in to investigate, is assailed on all sides.

By Joanna Passero, the Professional Standards inspector who insists on shadowing the investigation in case of police corruption. By his own conviction that a policeman shouldn't be deemed guilty without evidence. By Annie Cabbot, back at work after six months' recuperation, and beset by her own doubts and demons. And by an English girl who disappeared in Estonia six years ago, who seems to hold the secret at the heart of this case...

Watching the Dark unfolds as a gripping narrative exploring themes of mystery, suspicion, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

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Watching the Dark by Peter Robinson is praised for its intricate and engaging plot combined with strong character development. The novel is recognised for its compelling police procedural elements and the way Robinson skillfully subverts typical genre expectations, offering a refreshing take with his subtle and immersive writing style.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444704891

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 289g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Peter Robinson grew up in Yorkshire, and now divides his time between Richmond and Canada. There are twenty books in the bestselling Inspector Banks series - the critically acclaimed crime novels have won numerous awards and are published in translation all over the world. Peter keeps a website at www.inspectorbanks.com.

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