Book description
The highly anticipated return of Dalziel and Pascoe, the hugely popular
police duo and stars of the long-running BBC TV series, in a new
psychological thriller.
Can it be true? Has the Fat Man really sung?
Caught in a huge Semtex explosion, it seems the only thing preventing
Superintendent Andy Dalziel from stepping through Death's door is his
size - and sheer bloody-mindedness.
While Andy lies in a coma, an injured DCI Pascoe works to uncover what
he feels sure is a conspiracy, despite the security services believing
the blast was an accident in which the terrorists blew themselves up.
Who, then, are the mysterious Knights Templar, bringing the war in Iraq
back home with their gruesome acts of vengeance? What have they got to
do with a best-selling novelist, a beautiful temptress and a hit-and run
on Yorkshire CID's most inept officer? And, most importantly, will
Dalziel ever wake up to hear the truth..? Praise for 'The Death of Dalziel':
'Hill at his best is a masterly storyteller, and he is at his best
here… he always handles the big action scenes with authority and perfect
timing… addictive…brilliant' Spectator
'Hill has kept the series fresh - with innovations that take the reader
to surprising areas… as usual, Hill is unputdownable' Daily Express
'Fans will not feel cheated… hugely enjoyable to read. God - and Allah
- forbid he should think of killing off Pascoe' Evening Standard
'Hill is always clever and funny… he demands intense concentration -
because he's worth it' Literary Review
'Hill is a masterful writer, quirky and intelligent and his characters
are drawn with a depth rare in crime fiction. And astonishingly, 21
books into the Dalziel and Pascoe saga, I have yet to feel he's
repeating himself' The Times
'His energy, wit and erudition are astonishing… he can still see off
most of his rivals' Daily Telegraph
'Hill keeps us in suspense throughout the entire book… it's a gripping
read which displays Hill's brilliant characterization and dialogue and
his skilful plot structure' Sunday Telegraph Reginald Hill is a native
of Cumbria and former resident of Yorkshire, the setting for his novels
featuring Superintendent Dalziel and DCI Pascoe. Their appearances have
won him numerous awards including a CWA Gold Dagger and Lifetime
Achievement award. They have also been adapted into a hugely popular BBC
TV series.
