The Soul of Discretion: Simon Serrailler Book 8 - Hardcover
The eighth Simon Serrailler case
'Not all great novelists can write crime fiction but when one like Susan Hill does the result is stunning' Ruth Rendell
The cathedral town of Lafferton seems idyllic, but in many ways it is just like any other place. As part of the same rapidly changing world, it shares the same hopes and fears, and the same kinds of crime, as any number of towns up and down the land.
When one day DC Simon Serrailler is called in by Lafferton’s new Chief Constable, Kieron Bright, he is met by four plainclothes officers. He is asked to take the lead role in a complex, potentially dangerous undercover operation and must leave town immediately, without telling anyone – not even his girlfriend Rachel, who has only just moved in with him.
Meanwhile, Simon’s sister Cat is facing difficult choices at work that will test her dedication to the NHS. But an urgent call about her and Simon’s father, Richard, soon presents her with a far greater challenge much closer to home.
To complete his special op, Simon must inhabit the mind of the worst kind of criminal. As the op unfolds, Lafferton is dragged into the sort of case every town dreads. And Simon faces the fight of his life.
'Not all great novelists can write crime fiction but when one like Susan Hill does the result is stunning' Ruth Rendell
The cathedral town of Lafferton seems idyllic, but in many ways it is just like any other place. As part of the same rapidly changing world, it shares the same hopes and fears, and the same kinds of crime, as any number of towns up and down the land.
When one day DC Simon Serrailler is called in by Lafferton’s new Chief Constable, Kieron Bright, he is met by four plainclothes officers. He is asked to take the lead role in a complex, potentially dangerous undercover operation and must leave town immediately, without telling anyone – not even his girlfriend Rachel, who has only just moved in with him.
Meanwhile, Simon’s sister Cat is facing difficult choices at work that will test her dedication to the NHS. But an urgent call about her and Simon’s father, Richard, soon presents her with a far greater challenge much closer to home.
To complete his special op, Simon must inhabit the mind of the worst kind of criminal. As the op unfolds, Lafferton is dragged into the sort of case every town dreads. And Simon faces the fight of his life.
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Review:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
"Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters' concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won't want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to stand on its own." --"Booklist "
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
"Touching stories blend with a chillingly believable, fast-paced murder investigation. Followers of British procedurals won't want to miss this outstanding contribution, which will only further Hill's award-winning reputation." --"Library Journal" (Starred Review)
"Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters' concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won't want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to stand on its own." --"Booklist
"
"Hill doesn't shy away from taking her characters into difficult territory, and "The Soul of Discretion" is definitely her most nerve-racking novel yet." --"IndieBound
"
"Hill's latest will challenge the reader to tackle some controversial subjects while enjoying crisp prose that will keep the pages turning long through the night." --"Bookreporter.com
"
"Brilliantly executed as always, Hill's newest is gripping from the opening page until (literally) the closing sentence." --"Bookpage
"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
"This is Susan Hill at her brooding best...There are many kinds of ghosts, and this author explores all of their possibilities." "The Washington Times"
"Touching stories blend with a chillingly believable, fast-paced murder investigation. Followers of British procedurals won't want to miss this outstanding contribution, which will only further Hill's award-winning reputation." "Library Journal" (Starred Review)
Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won t want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to stand on its own. "Booklist
"
"Hill doesn't shy away from taking her characters into difficult territory, and "The Soul of Discretion"is definitely her most nerve-racking novel yet." "IndieBound
"
"Hill's latest will challenge the reader to tackle some controversial subjects while enjoying crisp prose that will keep the pages turning long through the night." "Bookreporter.com
"
"Brilliantly executed as always, Hill's newest is gripping from the opening page until (literally) the closing sentence." "Bookpage
"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning. Ruth Rendell
As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries. "The New York Times Book Review"
Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many. "Entertainment Weekly"
Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning. "Chicago Sun-Times""
This is Susan Hill at her brooding best...There are many kinds of ghosts, and this author explores all of their possibilities.
Touching stories blend with a chillingly believable, fast-paced murder investigation. Followers of British procedurals won't want to miss this outstanding contribution, which will only further Hill's award-winning reputation.
Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters' concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won't want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to standing on its own.
Hill's latest will challenge the reader to tackle some controversial subjects while enjoying crisp prose that will keep the pages turning long through the night.
Book Description:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
"Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters' concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won't want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to stand on its own." --"Booklist "
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
"Touching stories blend with a chillingly believable, fast-paced murder investigation. Followers of British procedurals won't want to miss this outstanding contribution, which will only further Hill's award-winning reputation." --"Library Journal" (Starred Review)
"Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters' concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won't want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to stand on its own." --"Booklist
"
"Hill doesn't shy away from taking her characters into difficult territory, and "The Soul of Discretion" is definitely her most nerve-racking novel yet." --"IndieBound
"
"Hill's latest will challenge the reader to tackle some controversial subjects while enjoying crisp prose that will keep the pages turning long through the night." --"Bookreporter.com
"
"Brilliantly executed as always, Hill's newest is gripping from the opening page until (literally) the closing sentence." --"Bookpage
"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
"Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning." --Ruth Rendell
"As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many." --"Entertainment Weekly"
"Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning." --"Chicago Sun-Times"
"This is Susan Hill at her brooding best...There are many kinds of ghosts, and this author explores all of their possibilities." "The Washington Times"
"Touching stories blend with a chillingly believable, fast-paced murder investigation. Followers of British procedurals won't want to miss this outstanding contribution, which will only further Hill's award-winning reputation." "Library Journal" (Starred Review)
Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won t want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to stand on its own. "Booklist
"
"Hill doesn't shy away from taking her characters into difficult territory, and "The Soul of Discretion"is definitely her most nerve-racking novel yet." "IndieBound
"
"Hill's latest will challenge the reader to tackle some controversial subjects while enjoying crisp prose that will keep the pages turning long through the night." "Bookreporter.com
"
"Brilliantly executed as always, Hill's newest is gripping from the opening page until (literally) the closing sentence." "Bookpage
"
Praise for the Simon Serrailler Mysteries:
Not all great novelists can write crime fiction, but when one like Susan Hill does it, the result is stunning. Ruth Rendell
As every Trollope reader knows, English cathedral towns can be hotbeds of viciousness and vice. And so it is in Lafferton, where Susan Hill sets her thoughtful mysteries. "The New York Times Book Review"
Beautifully written . . . Hill is giving us a timeless panorama of life and death in an English town, one in which a murder investigation is only one drama among many. "Entertainment Weekly"
Hill can take us anywhere, keeping us interested . . . She knows how to keep those pages turning. "Chicago Sun-Times""
This is Susan Hill at her brooding best...There are many kinds of ghosts, and this author explores all of their possibilities.
Touching stories blend with a chillingly believable, fast-paced murder investigation. Followers of British procedurals won't want to miss this outstanding contribution, which will only further Hill's award-winning reputation.
Hill takes on a difficult subject in this eighth Serrailler mystery by showing how horrific these crimes are, while avoiding graphic descriptions, and by interspersing other characters' concerns to lessen the impact of pedophilia. Fans of the series won't want to miss this involving, suspenseful entry, and even newcomers will find that the backstory enables the story to standing on its own.
Hill's latest will challenge the reader to tackle some controversial subjects while enjoying crisp prose that will keep the pages turning long through the night.
DC Simon Serrailler is faced with his worst crimes yet, and Lafferton is left reeling
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- PublisherChatto & Windus
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0701187646
- ISBN 13 9780701187644
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages320
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