Fear of Drowning - Softcover

Turnbull, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0373264232 ISBN 13: 9780373264230

Publisher: Worldwide Library, 2002

Synopsis

Inspector Hennesey and his partner, Lieutenant Yellich investigate the mysterious disappearance of a middle-aged couple from their condo in an affluent suburb, only to have their bodies turn up several days later, plunging the North Yorkshire detectives into an intricate web of dark secrets and deadly suspects. Reprint.

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Review:

Peter Turnbull's P Division novels have gleaned a considerable following, with their depiction of Glasgow's mean streets. With Fear of Drowning, we are in the superficially more sedate city of York. However, Detective Inspector George Hennessy soon discovers that murderous intentions can lurk beneath the most placid of exteriors. When a middle-aged couple, Max and Amanda Williams, disappear and are later found murdered in a shallow grave. Although no-one appeared to wish them harm, when Hennessy digs deeper into their lifestyle and heirs, he discovers some startling facts: both of the partners appeared to have illicit liaisons with other people; one of a sexual nature, the other financial. And as the investigation fastens on the disturbing behaviour of the Williams' son, Hennessy is soon encountering a host of suspects and dark mystery from the past. Retaining the salty authenticity of his P division novels, Turnbull ensures that his tightly-plotted narrative moves with considerable speed towards its satisfyingly astringent finale.--Barry Forshaw

Review:

‘I can think of no other writer who so vividly captures the atmosphere of hopeless urban menace’
The Times

‘Engrossingly readable’
Guardian

About this edition

• Publisher: Worldwide Library
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0373264232
• ISBN 13: 9780373264230
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1