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Praise for Val McDermid:
‘The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers; no one can plot or tell a story like she can’ Daily Express
‘The Queen of Crime reigns’ Independent
‘McDermid remains unrivalled . . . Brilliant’ Observer
‘With the deaths of PD James and Ruth Rendell, Val McDermid is the obvious successor as Britain's Queen of Crime. For me, she has already held that title for many years.’ The Times
‘McDermid still writes with the telltale verve that's won her the accolade queen of psychological thrillers’ Guardian
‘No one rivals Val McDermid's skill at writing truly terrifying thrillers’ goodhousekeeping.co.uk
‘Move over V.I. Warshawski’ Options
‘McDermid has created a complex and prickly detective. The relationship intertwines a realistic romance with a solid detective story.' Washington Times
‘[She is] fresh and funny with a sparkling sense of time and place’ Literary Review
Val McDermid grew up in a Scottish mining community then read English at Oxford. She was a journalist for sixteen years, spending the last three as Northern Bureau Chief of a national Sunday tabloid. She is now a full-time writer and divides her time between Cheshire and Northumberland.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001386401
Book Description Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn. Seller Inventory # M00704340801-B
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.35. Seller Inventory # G0704340801I3N00
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Val McDermid to the title page. A very good+ copy of a first edition, first impression paperback original (creasing to spine) All books are swathed in biodegradable bubble wrap and posted in strong, custom made book boxes to ensure undamaged delivery. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 013993
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Paperback Edition from the Women's Press; 2 Volume set including "Report for Murder" and "Common Murder"; both books in Near Fine condition with light foxing and shelf wear. Not remaindered, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar bag and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box. Seller Inventory # 3267
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. McDermid's first mystery, introducing Lindsay Gordon. Very gently bumped. Faint reading crease to the spine, front spine fold and lower front corner. Small crimp to the upper front panel. Signed by McDermid on the title page. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # D130181