Book description
The second Detective Inspector Frank Elder novel, from the master
of British crime writing.
When the take-down of a violent criminal goes badly wrong, something
doesn't feel right to Detective Sergeant Maddy Birch. And her
uneasiness is compounded by her belief that someone is following her home.
Retired Detective Inspector Frank Elder's daughter, Katherine, is
running wild. Elder's fears for his daughter are underscored by guilt
- it was his involvement in a case that led directly to the abduction
and rape which has so unbalanced Katherine's life.
Persuaded out of retirement, Elder reopens a cold case which could
have devastating repercussions for the crime squad itself. Elder's
investigations take place against the backdrop of his increasing
concern for his daughter. He must battle his own demons before he can
uncover the truth.
John Harvey is the author of the richly praised Charlie Resnick
novels, the first of which, Lonely Hearts, was named by The
Times as one of the '100 Best Crime Novels of the Century'. His
first novel featuring Frank Elder, Flesh and Blood, won the CWA
Silver Dagger in 2004, and a Barry Award for the Best British Crime
Novel published in the US in 2004. In 2007 John Harvey was awarded the
CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger and in 2009 he was awarded an honorary
degree, Doctor of Letters, by the University of Nottingham.
To find out more about John Harvey visit his website at: www.
mellotone. co. uk
