Blood at the Root - (Inspector Banks Novels) by Peter Robinson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author Peter Robinson brings us a tantalizing tale of suspense in this classic Inspector Banks thriller.

In the long shadows of an alley a young man is murdered by an unknown assailant. The shattering echoes of his death will be felt throughout a small provincial community on the edge--because the victim was far from innocent, a youth whose sordid secret life was a tangle of bewildering contradictions. Now a dedicated policeman beset by his own tormenting demons must follow the leads into the darkest corners of the human mind in order to catch a killer.

Delving into the complicated human psyche, Blood at the Root showcases Peter Robinson's singular talent in an exceptional novel of suspense that will linger in readers' minds long past the final page.

From the Back Cover

In the long shadows of an alley a young man is murdered by an unknown assailant. The shattering echoes of his death will be felt throughout a small provincial community on the edge--because the victim, a youth whose sordid secret life was a tangle of bewildering contradictions, was far from innocent. Now a dedicated policeman beset by his own tormenting demons must follow the leads into the darkest corners of the human mind in order to catch a killer.

Delving into the complicated human psyche, Blood at the Root showcases Peter Robinson's singular talent in an exceptional novel of suspense that will linger in readers' minds long past the final page.

Review Quotes

"Chilling and candid." - San Francisco Chronicle
"An outstanding read." - Booklist
"Sociologically acute." - New York Times Book Review
Praise for Peter Robinson and the Detective Banks series: "Exemplary." - New York Times Book Review
"Exquisite." - USA Today
"The best series now on the market. Try one and tell me I'm wrong." - Stephen King
"Inspector Banks is a man for all seasons." - Michael Connelly
"Thrilling-brilliantly plotted, beautifully paced." - Louise Penny