River of Darkness - Hardcover

Airth, Rennie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670885959 ISBN 13: 9780670885954

Publisher: Viking, 1999

Synopsis

Tormented by his harrowing wartime experiences and the loss of his family, Inspector John Madden is sent by Scotland Yard to investigate when a small Surrey village is torn apart by five horrific murders and joins forces with a beautiful doctor to capture the killer, a demented veteran of World War I. A first novel. 30,000 first printing.

About this title

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: Viking
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0670885959
• ISBN 13: 9780670885954
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400