River of Darkness - Softcover

Airth, Rennie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143171003 ISBN 13: 9780143171003

Publisher: Penguin Group Canada, 2009

Synopsis

It is 1921 and a terrible discovery has been made at a manor house in Surrey - the bloodied bodies of Colonel Fletcher, his wife and two of their staff. The victims have all been stabbed and the lack of disturbance in the house suggests that the attack was one of terrifying speed.

The Surrey police force seem ready to put the murders town to robbery with violence, but Detective Inspector Madden from Scotland Yard sees things slightly differently. For he has experienced the horrors of World War I and has seen madness at first hand. And he is certain this crime has been perpetrated by a psychopath who will strike again . . . and soon.

'One of the most gripping thrillers I have ever read' Country Life

'If only every golden age crime novel could be as good as this' Independent on Sunday

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Review:

"It's the tactics and the terrain, the morale and the characters that make the difference between an average thriller and one as good as this."--Christopher Dickey, The New York Times Book Review

"One of the best mysteries I have read in years."--The Boston Globe

"Airth writes with arresting authority and compassion...a major talent."--Chicago Tribune

"All the familiar elements of suspense writing are given an unusual and satisfying twist in this grim and fascinating thriller--the initial volume of a promised series...A fine, frightening piece of work."--Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"Readers who are looking for smart, well-plotted psychological mysteries will be delighted."--Booklist

Book Description:

The award-winning first novel in this outstanding historical crime series featuring John Madden - now with a stunning new look

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Group Canada
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0143171003
• ISBN 13: 9780143171003
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 435