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A Dedicated Man

Peter Robinson

Banks is called in to unravel the truth about what happened to Harry Steadman. Who would kill the kindly scholar? Penny Cartwright, a beautiful woman with a disturbing past? Harry's editor? A shady land developer? And is it possible that young Sally Lumb, locked in her lover's arms on the night of the murder, could unknowingly hold the key to the case?

“A superior writer.”

Denver Post

“A master of the classic murder mystery.”

Montreal Daily News

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A Necessary End

Peter Robinson

Banks has a new case on his hands when Superintendant Richard “Dirty Dick” Burgess is sent from London to lead the investigation. Sifting through a host of unusual suspects and disturbing discoveries about the police themselves, Banks is warned off the case. The only way for Banks to save his career is by beating Burgess to the killer.

“Another fluently written, superior mystery.”

Publishers Weekly

“
A Necessary End
is a necessary addition to the library of any self-respecting mystery fan.”

Toronto Star

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The Hanging Valley

Peter Robinson

A faceless, maggot-ridden corpse is found in a tranquil, hidden valley above the village of Swainshead. As Banks begins his investigation, he is reminded of an unsolved murder from five years earlier in the same area. Is there a connection between the two? And why are the people of the village annoyingly silent on the subject?

“A superior writer.”

Denver Post

“A terrific book with a complex plot about murder and madness in the Yorkshire Dales.”

The Globe and Mail

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Past Reason Hated

Peter Robinson

Banks uncovers the unusual and disturbing past of Caroline Hartley, a victim for whom secrecy was a way of life. As the number of suspects builds, a shocking portrait of family secrets, hidden passions and desperate violence emerges.

“Robinson deserves kudos.”

People

“A slam-bang plot that keeps moving right up to the final chapter.”

The Globe and Mail

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Final Account

Peter Robinson

When accountant Keith Rothwell is brutally murdered, the victim's background provides more questions than answers. As the case takes an unexpected twist, Banks finds himself in a race against time, with the killers dogging his footsteps.

“A strong and fascinating novel.”

Books in Canada

“High-quality crime fiction from one of Canada's top crime writers.”

Toronto Star

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Innocent Graves

Peter Robinson

Sixteen-year-old Deborah Harrison was last seen heading home from school. Soon after her body is found in the local cemetery, a suspect is apprehended, but Banks is not convinced they have the right person in custody. There are too many loose ends—including the victim's own dark secrets.

“Masterful, suspenseful and riveting.”

Booklist

“A vivid and intricate tale that lingers in the memory.”

Yorkshire Post

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