Newspaper reporter Jill Francis and detective Richard Thornhill reunite to solve a complex mystery complete with multiple suspects and subplots. Right-wing journalist Cameron Rowse is murdered as he covers the story of squatters moving into an old military camp. Narrator Julia Franklin presents the diverse characters with understanding and compassion. Franklin also excels in portraying different lifestyles and splendidly presents a dramatic reading of a news story in which she accurately covers all political viewpoints. Taylor's novels are ideal for those who like unique stories and characters. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine--
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'Taylor is an excellent writer' -- Times 'How skilfully he recreates the atmosphere of the time through innuendo, attitude and detail rather than dogged description... Taylor is the master of small lives writ large and, in the phrase coined in this era of surly pubs and poor food, he has carved a classic detective story which is deceptively calm and cool, but really smashing' -- Frances Fyfield, Express "The latest of Andrew Taylor's Lydmouth series of books, in which he has so effectively created the atmosphere of the 1950s, with its genteel drabness and carefully preserved hierarchy of relationships ... Is another satisfying read, in which the characters are as important as the events and tension develops naturally without contrivance.' -- Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph 'Marvellously creepy' -- Frances Fyfield, Mail on Sunday
by Andrew Taylor
by Andrew Taylor
by Andrew Taylor
by Andrew Taylor
by Andrew Taylor
