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Read By: James Langton Publisher: Tantor Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Inspector Banks Mysteries Release Date: March 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781400182756

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

17

Longest Chapter Length:

49:06 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

20:53 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

35:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

36

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Publisher Description

There's more than blood and bone beneath the skin...

The victim, a nondescript "numbers cruncher," died horribly just yards away from his terrified wife and daughter, murdered by men who clearly enjoyed their work. The crime scene is one that could chill the blood of even the most seasoned police officer. But the strange revelations about an ordinary accountant's extraordinary secret life are what truly set Chief Inspector Alan Banks off—as lies breed further deceptions and blood begets blood, unleashing a policeman's dark passions...and a violent rage that, when freed, might be impossible to control.

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"I like this series very much. While there is a bit of personal stuff about DCI Banks and his co-workers, the story is really about solving the crime. And the way the crime is solved seems very realistic to me, complete with false leads, wrong assumptions and even some stupid mistakes. In this particular story, even though I guessed the ending, it was still interesting to see how Banks and his fellow detectives would get their man."

— Chris (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Impressive.... A dark, unsettling story.

    — The New York Times Book Review
  • “Impressive…A dark, unsettling story.”

    — New York Times Book Review
  • “Tremendous plotting and solid characters make this a superior British procedural from the critically acclaimed author of Wednesday’s Child.”

    — Booklist

Final Account Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " While Robinson hinted at the ending ahead of time, it was a really good read -- strong plot, great description of people and places, a solid diversion. "

    — Nancy, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " disjoint, violent, had my fill of this guy "

    — Helen, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This Alan Banks mystery lacks the intensity of some of the other books, especially the later ones. Banks is still with his wife, which may account for his laid-back attitude. The ending is a little pat and probably wouldn't be much of a surprise for most readers who were paying attention. However, the Yorkshire countryside and the characters who inhabit it still make for a good read. "

    — Diane, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was a bit boring even with all the murders going on. Financial stories usually don't tickle my fancy. And the mentioning briefly of Churchill from the Caribbean didn't really delve into his situation enough. I had also guessed the ending midway through. "

    — Jenn, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Characters not as well developed as Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley series, but overall an entertaining read. "

    — Barbie, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This isn't my favourite of the Inspector Banks novels, but it was enjoyable to read about him early on his career. I recommend it to fans of the series. "

    — Petra, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Riveting mystery with plot twists aplenty. Next! "

    — Marie, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good read in the Inspector Banks series. Well worth a read. "

    — Pauline, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a mystery with a lot of twists and turns. The book was not too long. It was well written, but for some reason I did not enjoy it that much "

    — Karen, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Well, what can I say? Alan Banks, brillant so far! "

    — Jayne, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " De boeken van Robinson zijn zowiezo goed. Herkenbaar, alleen jammer dat ze niet in logische volgorde uitgegeven worden. "

    — Monika, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Up to the Banks standard. Banks is an enjoyable guy to read about. Left of Centre but works with 'Dirty' Dick Burgess for example. "

    — Jer, 8/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A well-constructed mystery, with all the ends neatly tied together. The main solution to the mystery was pretty easy to predict, but getting there was fun. "

    — Leslie, 8/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as previous books in the series, but love reading Peter Robinson nonetheless. Even a so-so British mystery is better than the american crap out there. "

    — Ellen, 5/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As always, I enjoyed this Inspector Banks mystery. Not the best one I've read, but still very good. Nice balance of personal and police life for the hardworking detective. The last chapter was a bit of a surprise but tied up the loose ends. On to the next one! "

    — Gail, 3/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Meticulously plotted, lots of twists & turns "

    — Judy, 2/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " yeah, yeah, a lot of thrillers lately...after 20 odd scientific papers on bog ecology the comfort of a Robinson cannot be underestimated! "

    — Julia, 11/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another excellent Peter Robinson. Well worth reading. "

    — Lesley, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Moving quickly, the plot is first rate. This is remarkable insofar as each episode is itself predictable. "

    — Alex, 3/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was enjoyable but not memorable. "

    — Elizabeth, 9/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another excellent Peter Robinson. Well worth reading. "

    — Lesley, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " disjoint, violent, had my fill of this guy "

    — Helen, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A well-constructed mystery, with all the ends neatly tied together. The main solution to the mystery was pretty easy to predict, but getting there was fun. "

    — Leslie, 3/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Moving quickly, the plot is first rate. This is remarkable insofar as each episode is itself predictable. "

    — Alex, 1/31/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a mystery with a lot of twists and turns. The book was not too long. It was well written, but for some reason I did not enjoy it that much "

    — Karen, 1/30/2010

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 James Langton

James Langton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.