Abattoir Blues

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The 22nd DCI Banks novel from The Master of the Police Procedural

By Peter Robinson

Series: DCI Banks

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Abattoir Blues is a gripping crime thriller featuring DCI Alan Banks, who investigates the case of a stolen tractor that leads to the discovery of a bloodied crime scene. As Banks and his team dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of rural crime, deceit, and unexpected connections. Set against a moody Yorkshire backdrop, the story blends gritty procedural elements with psychological intrigue.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricately plotted crime stories with a mix of mystery and suspense. If you're fascinated by the exploration of the darker sides of human nature and appreciate strong character development, this gripping narrative unfolds within a small community setting, delving into themes of crime, justice, and interpersonal relationships. It's an engaging read for those who appreciate depth and complexity in their thrillers.

Abattoir Blues

Banks is called to investigate his most grisly case yet in the twenty-second DCI Banks novel, by Number One bestselling author Peter Robinson.

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

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Two missing boys.

A stolen bolt gun.

One fatal shot.

Three ingredients for murder.

When DCI Banks and his team are called to investigate the theft of a tractor from a North Yorkshire village, they're far from enthusiastic about what seems to be a simple case of rural crime. Then a blood stain is found in an abandoned hangar, two main suspects vanish without a trace, and events take a darkly sinister turn.

As each lead does little to unravel the mystery, Banks feels like the case is coming to a dead end. Until a road accident reveals some alarming evidence, which throws the investigation to a frightening new level.

Someone is trying to cover their tracks - someone with very deadly intent . . .

Abattoir Blues by Peter Robinson is a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense.

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Abattoir Blues by Peter Robinson is praised for its intricately crafted plot and engaging characterisation. Critics highlight the novel's precise storytelling, with some considering Robinson a leading figure in British crime writing. Readers find it a compelling page-turner featuring the reliable appeal of DCI Alan Banks, ensuring the narrative holds the audience's attention throughout.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444704983

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Peter Robinson Series: DCI Banks

About the Author

Peter Robinson's DCI Banks became a major ITV1 drama starring Stephen Tompkinson (Wild at Heart, Ballykissangel) as Inspector Banks, and Andrea Lowe (The Bill, Murphy's Law) as DI Annie Cabbot.

Peter's standalone novel BEFORE THE POISON won the IMBA's 2013 Dilys Award as well as the 2012 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel by the Crime Writers of Canada. This was Peter's sixth Arthur Ellis award. His critically acclaimed DCI Banks novels have won numerous awards in Britain, the United States, Canada and Europe, and are published in translation all over the world. In 2020 Peter was made a Grand Master by the Crime Writers of Canada. Peter grew up in Yorkshire, and divided his time between Richmond, UK, and Canada until his death in 2022.