- Paperback: 624 pages
- Publisher: Harpercollins
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 000734466X
- ISBN-13: 978-0007344666
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 4.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 422 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #481,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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TRUE ENGLISH MYSTERY...,
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This review is from: Place Of Execution (Mass Market Paperback)
This Edgar Award finalist and New York Times Notable Book of the Year is a beautifully crafted, intriguing mystery, with well-fleshed characters and an intricate plot. Quintessentially English to its core, this mystery will captivate the reader, not only with its plot but with the vivid imagery that the author skillfully conjures for the reader. Filled with a myriad of twists and turns, this book will keep the reader riveted to its pages.In the winter of 1983, a thirteen year old girl, Alison Carter, out for a walk with her dog, suddenly vanishes from her sleepy, insular English hamlet. Although there is no corpse, an unexpected discovery in a local cave brings George Bennett, the young Inspector assigned to the case, to an inevitable conclusion, leading to an arrest. Despite its resolution, this case will continue to haunt Inspector Bennett for decades to come. When journalist Catherine Heathcote decides to write a book about the Derbyshire murder case, the now retired George Bennett fully cooperates until the eve of publication, when he suddenly requests that the book not be published for reasons that he refuses to share with Ms. Heathcote. Suddenly, the intrepid journalist senses that there is more to this story than meets the eye, and she sets out to unravel the secret of what really happened to Alison Carter in the winter of 1963. It is a journey of discovery that will fascinate the reader. Those who enjoy beautifully written, well-plotted mysteries will simply love this highly atmospheric book. The author is clearly a superlative writer, with real talent for writing intricately plotted mysteries, while creating memorable characters. Bravo!
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What a read!,
By Susie Sharon (Orleans, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Place Of Execution (Mass Market Paperback)
This was my first book by Ms McDermid and I hope her other books are as good. This book was fantastic. I loved the charaters, I loved the story. The plot was solid, the twists were superb and it was a first-rate mystery. After being disapointed by the last P. Cornwell books, I was relieved to find another author that I can now look forward to reading. I will for sure pick up her other books. If they are half as good as this one, that's still ten times better then Blowfly and Trace put together!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Masterful Mystery,
By J. White (Stockton, CA ,USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Place of Execution (Mass Market Paperback)
Val McDermind's story, "A Place of Execution" began a bit dry but quickly that changed. Her characters are well crafted and the sequence of events are masterfully designed. When I came to Part Two, the structure of her story was turned upside down. I wondered where she was going with the introduction of the character Catherine but, just as in the beginning, the story took off again. Once again she took the story and shook up the facts again to reveal another reality. So interesting to see how factual evidence can be seen in so many ways and that the truth, also can display itself in multiple ways. I look forward to her next novel.
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