Standing in the Shadows

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Product Details
Price
$30.00  $27.90
Publisher
William Morrow & Company
Publish Date
Pages
368
Dimensions
6.35 X 9.34 X 1.25 inches | 1.12 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780062994981

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About the Author
Peter Robinson is an award-winning British poet and Professor of English and American Literature at the University of Reading.
Reviews

"One of the finest police procedural writers around... [Standing in the Shadows] is as narratively rich and surprising as Robinson's best work. Knowing it's his last makes the reading bittersweet." -- New York Times Book Review

"Readers will love getting a fascinating primer in both modern forensics and archaeological techniques.... As usual, Banks' steadfast, multifaceted character holds his team and the story itself together....The ending, in which the two narratives join, is a stunner." -- Booklist on Standing in the Shadows

"As always in the Banks novels, readers will enjoy the details of pop culture and social history. This is an intelligent and satisfying procedural." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Standing in the Shadows

"[An] intriguing Sherlock Holmes-type mystery." -- Buzzfeed on Standing in the Shadows

"A fascinating mystery.... Standing in the Shadows delivers a true whodunit mystery packed with details. When the dust settles, readers will find a satisfying ending that ties up all the loose ends." -- Novels Alive on Standing in the Shadows

"Another thrilling ride with Inspector Banks and his crew.... Fans of the series will love this one." -- Red Carpet Crash on Standing in the Shadows

"Standing in the Shadows is textbook Robinson, expertly conceived and suspenseful from start to finish.... One of the best mystery/thriller series in the business." -- Book Reporter on Standing in the Shadows

"A serpentine, multilayered and intricate novel... Death stands powerless before Robinson's legacy, which will endure for longtime admirers who will recapture the magic via rereading and for those lucky souls who have yet to discover his achievements." -- Free-Lance Star on Standing in the Shadows

"Robinson... zigzags deftly back and forth between present and past." -- Kirkus Reviews on Not Dark Yet

"Not Dark Yet finds Banks at an existential crossroads. . . . The plight of Zelda, it seems, has rocked Banks's sense of himself and his career as a lawman to the core." -- Wall Street Journal

"Robinson pulls the reader in with deft characterizations, powerfully understated action scenes, and strong locales--while leaving space for this amateur musicologist's usual legion of song and album references... A strong addition to the Banks series that suggests tantalizing possibilities for the next installment." -- Kirkus Reviews on Not Dark Yet

"Bestseller Robinson ably balances multiple plotlines in his intricate 27th novel featuring Det. Supt. Alan Banks . . . . Robinson deepens the character of Banks . . . Fans will wonder what lies ahead for his career and personal life." -- Publishers Weekly on Not Dark Yet

"This series continues to be as thoughtful and intelligent as ever . . . Long may it continue." -- The Guardian on Not Dark Yet

"Celebrated suspense writer Robinson returns with the latest in the long-running series starring Yorkshire DCI Alan Banks. Fans will welcome this latest Banks adventure and revel in what Michael Connelly calls Robinson's 'clear eye for the telling detail.'" -- Booklist on Not Dark Yet

"Robinson is an author with amazing empathy, a snare-trap ear for dialogue, and a clear eye for the telling detail." -- Michael Connelly on Many Rivers to Cross

"Peter Robinson is a master." -- Tess Gerritsen on Many Rivers to Cross

"Robinson approaches his characters with immense compassion." -- New York Times Book Review on Many Rivers to Cross

"Thrilling, brilliantly plotted, beautifully paced." -- Louise Penny on Many Rivers to Cross

"Reliable procedural entertainment from a pro's pro, with an ending that guarantees more drama ahead." -- Kirkus Reviews on Many Rivers to Cross

"Robinson fans will enjoy the latest entry in this long-running series. First-time readers will be motivated to seek out the previous titles. Well-written and believable, with recognizable but multifaceted characters and enough twists to keep the story riveting until the mystery is solved." -- Library Journal on Careless Love

"As usual, Robinson provides a solid police procedural enhanced by the rugged Yorkshire setting. Banks himself--jazz and solitude-loving, difficult, somewhat melancholic, unlucky in love--is always fascinating... [F]or series fans, this one is a sure bet." -- Booklist on Careless Love

"Engrossing... Those who enjoy methodical police procedurals that build to a logical, satisfying conclusion will be amply rewarded." -- Publishers Weekly on Careless Love