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Linking the dying words of three slain strangers proves risky for Dalziel and Pascoe in this "shrewd . . . and deft" mystery (The New York Times).
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.
On the same night, three old men are offed: One is found in the icy rain sputtering the name "Polly" before expiring; another mumbles "Charley" after being beaten in his bathtub; and most alarmingly, the final words of the third, a cyclist knocked off the road by a drunk driver, implicate Superintendent Andrew Dalziel in the fatal hit and run. Bearing the brunt of three seemingly disparate investigations while proving his partner's innocence, Peter Pascoe follows a confounding trail that leads to one victim's family secrets, a shady retirement community, and corruption within the CID's ranks that's putting more than Dalziel's already dicey reputation in peril.
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"This was a wonderful installment in the Dalziel & Pascoe series. Great overlapping storylines, Hill's usual close attention to character detail, moments of contemplation about life's larger issues (mostly, in this case, having to do with aging and life's last moments). Can't wait for the next one!"
— Ibis3 (5 out of 5 stars)
Exit Lines Listener Reviews
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" Straight up good Dalziel Pasco novel. "
— Nathanielk, 12/5/2013 -
" An accidental re-read that reveals the book's meditation on growing old. Loneliness, loss of mental capacity and the effects of caring for the old on their families are explored in this superior police procedural. "
— Lizixer, 10/26/2013 -
" Probably three stars under my normal ratings, but I gave it four because I like the Dalziel/Pascoe series. This one has too much Pascoe and not enough Dalziel. "
— Paul, 1/31/2013 -
" My friend Kurt said that the Reginald Hill books get better and better as you get deeper into the Pascoe & Dalziel series. Tho I have enjoyed them all, I think I just found the quality turning point. "
— charlie, 1/21/2013 -
" Reginald Hill is one of my all time favourite authors, his writing superb! "
— Denise, 8/28/2012 -
" Quite an enjoyable murder mystery. For a male writer, he goes quite a ways in interesting psychological directions. Passed on by Steve Gustafson. "
— Rita, 6/8/2012 -
" A 3 for 1 deal! Not much Fat Man in this one but he is implicated in one of the three deaths. All very nicely tied up and presented with a level of ease that can only come from Hill's obvious fondness for D&P. "
— Robert, 3/9/2012 -
" This is an earlier Dalziel/Pascoe police detective story. It is also a treatise on society's problems concerning the elderly, with three deaths of elderly men coinciding with the mental collapse of Pascoe's father-in-law. There's a lot to think about, as well as good mystery tales. "
— Arden, 2/25/2012 -
" typical excellent effort in this series. Did Dalziel run down an elderly walker? Is he in cahoots with a bookie? A typically rural English cast of characters makes this a fun read. "
— Richard, 2/7/2012 -
" Great story as usual from Hill. I do wish I had read them in order though! "
— Petra, 6/28/2011 -
" I wish I didn't notice head-hopping so much these days. But apart from that I really enjoyed this. "
— Choccygrl, 5/25/2011 -
" Terrific read. Love these early ones. "
— Palmreader, 3/15/2011 -
" This is a particularly fascinating lesson in trust. "
— Robert, 3/12/2011 -
" Quite an enjoyable murder mystery. For a male writer, he goes quite a ways in interesting psychological directions. Passed on by Steve Gustafson. "
— Rita, 5/6/2010 -
" My friend Kurt said that the Reginald Hill books get better and better as you get deeper into the Pascoe & Dalziel series. Tho I have enjoyed them all, I think I just found the quality turning point. "
— charlie, 3/13/2010 -
" This is an earlier Dalziel/Pascoe police detective story. It is also a treatise on society's problems concerning the elderly, with three deaths of elderly men coinciding with the mental collapse of Pascoe's father-in-law. There's a lot to think about, as well as good mystery tales. "
— Arden, 1/14/2010 -
" This is a particularly fascinating lesson in trust. "
— Robert, 5/25/2008 -
" Straight up good Dalziel Pasco novel. "
— Nathanielk, 7/25/2007
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.