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Yorkshire's detective duo descends into the kinky world of underground films in an "undeniably lively" mystery of murder and illusion (Kirkus Reviews).
Reginald Hill "raised the classical British mystery to new heights" when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them "the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction" (Toronto Star). The Gold Dagger Award–winning series was adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC.
What's playing at the Calliope Club may draw a furtive crowd, but as far as the CID's Andrew Dalziel can tell it's all perfectly legal. His partner, Peter Pascoe, begs to differ. From what he hears, an actress's violent ordeal on film looked all too real. When she turns up unharmed, it appears his suspicions were wrong . . . if Andrew and Peter can trust what they see. Because if this dirty business is well and good, why has the film in question vanished? Why has the theater been set ablaze? And why has its proprietor been beaten to death? For answers, Yorkshire's finest are being led into the dark, where someone’s bent for pain, pleasure, and murder is just beginning to unreel.
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"Ok, so I thought the book was about snuff (the nose stuff) - but no, it's talking about 'snuff movies'. A bit more than I need to know re: snuff but the series does continue to improve - looking forward to reading more Dalziel and Pascoe stories. "
— Roxane (4 out of 5 stars)
A Pinch of Snuff Listener Reviews
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" Ok, so I thought the book was about snuff (the nose stuff) - but no, it's talking about 'snuff movies'. A bit more than I need to know re: snuff but the series does continue to improve - looking forward to reading more Dalziel and Pascoe stories. "
— Roxane, 6/4/2013 -
" OMG! I get it! Dalziel is FUNNY! Kind of a creepy subject, but it was a quick and fun read. There might be hope for me yet. "
— Alline, 5/15/2013 -
" Three is the top mark I give to mysteries. Love the Pascoe and Dalziel series. "
— Joan, 2/4/2013 -
" Catching up on missing books in the series. Not the best but certainly good enough. "
— Jennifer, 1/28/2013 -
" If you like Dalziel and Pascoe, you'll enjoy this book although Dalziel plays a fairly small role. "
— Carolyn, 11/13/2012 -
" Daziel and Pascoe after a snuff film and a dentist. Pretty good plot, excellent dialogue. "
— Richard, 4/10/2012 -
" Read most of it without a break. crazy tangled plot but kept me reading. Maybe some of the sex crimes are discussed a bit light hearted. Old book. "
— Robert, 10/30/2011 -
" A very clever novel, maybe a little dated from a technology point of view but it is of its time and should be read as such. Another good read! "
— Lois, 10/5/2011 -
" Oh, dear. So few clinkers in the Dalziel/Pascoe series, but I fear this is one. Read it anyway, if you're into the series as a whole. "
— Patricia, 5/12/2011 -
" Catching up on missing books in the series. Not the best but certainly good enough. "
— Jennifer, 4/22/2011 -
" OMG! I get it! Dalziel is FUNNY! Kind of a creepy subject, but it was a quick and fun read. There might be hope for me yet. "
— Alline, 8/1/2010 -
" Three is the top mark I give to mysteries. Love the Pascoe and Dalziel series. "
— Joan, 8/9/2008 -
" Oh, dear. So few clinkers in the Dalziel/Pascoe series, but I fear this is one. Read it anyway, if you're into the series as a whole. "
— Patricia, 7/21/2008
About Reginald Hill
Reginald Hill has been widely published both in England and
the United States. He received Britain’s most coveted mystery writers award,
the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award, as well as the Golden Dagger for his Dalziel/Pascoe
series. He lives with his wife in Cumbria, England.
About Shaun Grindell
Shaun Grindell, actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator, was born and raised in Southampton, England. His training includes the Calland School of Speech and Drama and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in London. He has been seen on stage in London and Las Vegas.