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The Inspector Banks novel In a Dry Season was a New York Times Notable Book and won the Anthony Award. Cold Is the Grave takes the inspector from his cozy Yorkshire cottage into the dark underworld of London. The assignment is a favor, asked of him by his greatest enemy-his boss, the Chief Constable.
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"About to start the latest in my DCI Banks odyssey! He's nothing like the ITV version. I love these books. Banks is a truly interesting character (and now Annie Cabbot) and the stories are imaginative. This follows 'In a Dry Season'. Now finished. Another brilliant Banks novel. Fascinating and intriguing."
— Claire (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Peter Robinson pulls together far-flung story lines into a seamless plot full of twists and surprises.”
— Chicago Tribune -
“Superbly crafted…One of the year’s best books.”
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch -
“An outstanding tale of deception and murder…Robinson writes eminently readable and engrossing tales which never seem to last long enough.”
— Denver Rocky Mountain News -
“Displays a darker, more urban Banks, and ventures into dangerous areas of sexuality and trust, as well as family relationships of different types and on different levels.”
— Globe and Mail (Toronto) -
“Exhilarating…[a] tour de force…a satisfyingly complex story, freshened by psychological resonance and written in Robinson’s usual elegant style…This is new and absorbing territory for Robinson to explore.”
— Toronto Star -
“As tragic and complex as a Shakespearean drama, Cold Is the Grave is a brilliant tour de force. Robinson begins by telling a straightforward mystery that slowly evolves into a compelling work examining human emotions, ideals, and beliefs.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars) -
“[Robinson] again expands the boundaries of the traditional English village with…canny exploration of contemporary evil and his wry characterization of a detective who remains a mystery to himself…[in] a cunningly constructed plot, enhanced by Robinson’s engaging descriptions and insights.”
— Booklist -
“Fans of British police procedurals who have not yet discovered Robinson are in for a treat. His Inspector Banks series combine intricate, intriguing plots with complex characters and bleakly beautiful Yorkshire settings…Once Banks begins his search into London’s seamy underbelly, all doubts are suspended, and the reader is hooked. A great read for those dark and stormy night.”
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“Banks can’t help finding sharply nuanced pain, hard-won wisdom, and moral complexity everywhere he looks—at suspects, at victims, even in the mirror. The result is mystery-mongering at once as sensitive and grandly scaled as P. D. James’.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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A 2000 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Mystery/Thriller
Cold Is the Grave Listener Reviews
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" long, but good, lots of twists and turns. "
— Lori, 2/7/2014 -
" A little disappointing, especially after the excellent In a Dry Season. The multigenerational multilayered melodramas of the Riddle family is a bit over the top. Banks, for all his intuitiveness is clueless about what was up with his ex-wife Sandra, and Annie Cabbot is becoming annoying. "
— Monica, 2/3/2014 -
" Another very good book by Peter Robinson. "
— Monica, 1/28/2014 -
" This whole series is a great contemporary British procedural love fest. Thank you, Mr. Robinson! "
— Druie, 1/18/2014 -
" I could not put this book down, but it is not perfect. I wouldn't want to say more though, anything I say may be a spoiler "
— Gil, 1/15/2014 -
" This book is much better than Peter Robinson's other book called the Summer that never was. Still reading it... "
— Tonia, 11/29/2013 -
" Not as strong as Robinson's previous novel, In a Dry Season. Although the plot was strong to begin with, I felt that the final connections were forced. "
— Christine, 9/3/2013 -
" Peter Robinson has truly lost his touch. Too bad I still have one book left in my bookshelf. "
— Karolina, 9/1/2013 -
" One of my favorite books by Peter Robinson. "
— Rod, 8/3/2013 -
" Not quite up to his usual style, but still an enjoyable Christmas read. "
— Shaun, 7/12/2013 -
" One of the best books in the series, I thought. A good mystery and further development of the ongoing characters. Plus the elimination of one! "
— Nancy, 6/24/2013 -
" I like Alan Banks and this was one of the earlier books I must have missed first time around. A really satisfying read. "
— Rog, 6/22/2013 -
" Twists and turns make for a fascinating , compulsive read. "
— Rachel, 2/17/2013 -
" I'm really hooked on Peter Robinson and have been getting the books free on my kindle. I accidentally found that TV adaptations are on Masterpiece Theatre and watched one last night. I had just read the book. "
— Peggy, 10/24/2012 -
" I listened to this on CD. The narrator was really good. "
— Chris, 12/4/2011 -
" another great book by Peter Robinson "
— Gwen, 9/10/2011 -
" One of the best books in the series, I thought. A good mystery and further development of the ongoing characters. Plus the elimination of one! "
— Nancy, 5/9/2011 -
" Twists and turns make for a fascinating , compulsive read. "
— Rachel, 3/4/2011 -
" I listened to this on CD. The narrator was really good. "
— Chris, 2/22/2011 -
" This whole series is a great contemporary British procedural love fest. Thank you, Mr. Robinson! "
— Druie, 10/20/2010 -
" First time I've read this author! Thorough enjoyed the twist & turns which really intangled personal relationships - often complicated, esp. when not being completely honest. How easy it is to think the wrong thing when it's totally dependent on your own baggage! "
— Jeanine, 9/9/2010 -
" One of my favorite books by Peter Robinson. "
— Rod, 7/28/2010 -
" Really enjoying this series.Looking forward to reading the next one next month. "
— Sparhawk, 2/17/2010 -
" I liked the detective work here. It's nice to see the process unfold - not like some of the detective shows where the answers mysterious appear or the bad guys is just caught. "
— C, 10/18/2009 -
" Well it happens that I sometimes read something other than romance in all it´s forms. A Peter Robinson mystery always fits the bill. "
— Maria, 9/3/2009
About Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson (1950-2022), author of the award-winning Inspector Banks novels, won the Anthony, Barry, Macavity, Martin Beck, and Arthur Ellis awards, among others. The Inspector Banks novels have been named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, a New York Times Notable Book, and a People magazine Page Turner of the Week. His novels have reached #1 on the London Sunday Times bestsellers list and hit the New York Times expanded list of bestsellers.
About Ron Keith
Ron Keith, a native of England, graduated from the University of Manchester. He has appeared in the Broadway touring production of Amadeus, in off-Broadway productions such as Hedda Gabler, My Fair Lady, and Candida, and in many regional stage productions. His television appearances include roles in One Life to Live and As the World Turns.