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A Darker Domain

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A Darker Domain by Val McDermid is a gripping crime thriller intertwining two cold cases set in Fife, Scotland. As Detective Inspector Karen Pirie reopens the investigation of a missing miner and a brutal kidnapping from the 1980s, she uncovers a web of family secrets and political tensions. The narrative delves into the complexities of past crimes impacting the present, providing a compelling mix of mystery and drama.
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A Darker Domain

The second riveting crime novel in the Karen Pirie series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.

‘A superb mystery’ The Times

The twisty thriller from the author of Sunday Times crime fiction bestsellers. KAREN PIRIE – Now on ITV

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The second riveting crime novel in the Karen Pirie series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.

‘A superb mystery’ The Times

From the creators of Line of Duty and Bodyguard, KAREN PIRIE is now on ITV, starring Lauren Lyle (Outlander).

Twenty-five years ago, a woman and her baby son were kidnapped and held to ransom. Catriona Grant ended up dead and little Adam's fate has remained a mystery ever since.

When a new clue is discovered in a deserted Tuscan villa – along with grisly evidence of a recent murder – cold case expert DI Karen Pirie is assigned to follow the trail.

She's already working a case from the same year. During the Miners' Strike of 1984, pit worker Mick Prentice vanished. Where did he really go? And is there a link to the Grant mystery?

The truth is stranger – and far darker – than fiction.

Series: Detective Karen Pirie

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A Darker Domain by Val McDermid has been praised for its storytelling prowess and gripping tension. The narrative is lauded for addressing serious, topical issues within the crime fiction genre. Reviewers appreciate its intense atmosphere and compelling writing style, comparing McDermid favourably to notable authors like Barbara Vine.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007243310

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hemlock Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Val McDermid grew up in a Scottish mining community then read English at Oxford. She was a journalist for sixteen years, spending the last three as Northern Bureau Chief of a national Sunday tabloid. She is now a full-time writer and lives in South Manchester.

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