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A picturesque Yorkshire village is dressed in its finest for the upcoming Noel. But one of its residents will not be celebrating this holiday. Chief Inspector Alan Banks knows that secrecy can sometimes prove fatal—and secrets were the driving force behind Caroline Hartley's life...and death. She was a beautiful enigma, brutally stabbed in her own home three days prior to Christmas. Leaving her past behind for a forbidden love affair, she mystified more than a few. And now she is dead, clothed only in her unshared mysteries and her blood. In this season of giving and forgiving, Banks is eager to absolve the innocent of their sins. But that must wait until the many facets of a perplexing puzzle are exposed and the dark circle of his investigation finally closes...and when a killer makes the next move.
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"Another crime solved by Chief Inspector Alan Banks in the Yorkshire countryside.. a good, fun read. Fifth in the series, looking forward to number six. Now time for a pint and kidney pie sitting by the fire at the local pub (where all the real sleuthing is done!) "
— Marisa (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Robinson deserves kudos.”
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“Immensely satisfying.”
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“Robinson…creates an appealing Yorkshire setting with evocative descriptions of the wintry town, dales, and seaside.”
— Publishers Weekly -
Immensely satisfying.
— St. Petersburg Times
Past Reason Hated Listener Reviews
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" Another wonderful story with Inspector Banks. Robinson's writing style is a joy to read and the subject matter certainly changes to keep your interest up. "
— Bill, 2/15/2014 -
" Not bad if a little predictable. Good characters though, and kept the interest going well. "
— Adrian, 2/2/2014 -
" Plotting and writing gets better with each book - only thing that let this down for me was the outdated presentation of the lesbian couple and views about them. "
— Sarah, 1/31/2014 -
" If you like this author, it's more good Banks. As usual he weaves a great story, though I figured out 'whodunnit' early (hence only 3 stars). Still, it was a good ride and I can't wait to read the next. He's starting to develop Susan Gay, who so far isn't a great thinker! and hence can be irritating, but we'll see where he goes with her. "
— Lisa, 1/25/2014 -
" Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks books are always good. This is not one of his best though. I didn't feel drawn to the characters in this book as I have in others. "
— Tricia, 1/25/2014 -
" Even though Past Reason Hated has many of the same atmospheric qualities as the other Peter Robinson mysteries, this one seems to lack energy. Maybe the fact that it was set in a snowy Yorkshire winter has something to do with that. Even so, it's hard to beat reading a wintry murder mystery in the middle of a Kansas winter when it's best to stay warm and cozy inside. "
— Diane, 1/23/2014 -
" Good crime novel with enough racy things to keep you in toes on every page. The ending is a good revelation and the twists wonderfully fall into place. "
— Dhanaraj, 1/23/2014 -
" Peter Robinson's Inspector Alan Banks never fails to get his killer and the books never fail to entertain. "
— Charlie, 1/12/2014 -
" I've read a number of the Alan Banks' mysteries. This book maintains the quality of the characters and story line of the others. I enjoy British mysteries, and this author's series is one of my favorites. The narration is terrific. "
— Pat, 1/2/2014 -
" Up to this one in the series, I have never been disappointed by DCI Banks...loved it ! "
— Virginie, 12/25/2013 -
" I enjoyed this one, good old British mystery. "
— Katherine, 12/8/2013 -
" A woman is murdered and her past is rather hidden and mysterious, which makes it more difficult to find who may have had a motive for murdering her, and there are too many suspects. "
— Stephen, 11/26/2013 -
" DCI Banks - Excellent series "
— Hillary, 11/12/2013 -
" thrilling and a really good murder mystery! "
— Kaycee, 11/10/2013 -
" Wonderful Christmas-in-Yorkshire book. Yes, I sort of figured out whodunnit, but other characters could have dunnit as well. Great atmosphere, characterization. Dated in its approach to one social issue, but considering the pub. date, acceptable. "
— Nancy, 5/12/2013 -
" I finished this a while ago and don't remember much about it other than it moved very slowly, and despite the lesbians it was not that interesting. This book actually made me quit the series "
— Wendy, 4/26/2013 -
" Another Inspector Banks book.Can't go wrong with these books not read a bad one yet. "
— Pauline, 2/16/2013 -
" What a treat. I thought I'd read all of the Inspector Banks mysteries, but missed this early one. Thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Anie, 5/29/2012 -
" Another of the Inspector Banks series and a good story that had me guessing till the end. "
— Carol, 2/8/2012 -
" Another crime solved by Chief Inspector Alan Banks in the Yorkshire countryside.. a good, fun read. Fifth in the series, looking forward to number six. Now time for a pint and kidney pie sitting by the fire at the local pub (where all the real sleuthing is done!) "
— Marisa, 11/10/2011 -
" This is a new series for me. I thought it was quite good--not exceptional but good. "
— Lila, 8/20/2011 -
" Peter Robinson is a master of the plot weave. Well-defined characters and a nice collection of plot paths where we find ourselves willingly led. "
— Virginia, 6/24/2011 -
" I like the inspector banks series, and they are always good; however, this one had a surprisingly mundane ending. "
— Kathy, 4/19/2011 -
" A woman is murdered and her past is rather hidden and mysterious, which makes it more difficult to find who may have had a motive for murdering her, and there are too many suspects. "
— Stephen, 1/20/2011 -
" Wonderful Christmas-in-Yorkshire book. Yes, I sort of figured out whodunnit, but other characters could have dunnit as well. Great atmosphere, characterization. Dated in its approach to one social issue, but considering the pub. date, acceptable. "
— Nancy, 6/6/2010 -
" I like the inspector banks series, and they are always good; however, this one had a surprisingly mundane ending. "
— Kathy, 1/13/2010 -
" This is a new series for me. I thought it was quite good--not exceptional but good. "
— Lila, 8/11/2009 -
" Another Inspector Banks book.Can't go wrong with these books not read a bad one yet. "
— Sparhawk, 3/11/2009 -
" thrilling and a really good murder mystery! "
— Kaycee, 11/8/2007
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.