No Trace

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Within an unconventional artists' neighbourhood in London, Detective Chief Inspector David Brock and Detective Sargeant Kathy Kolla are embroiled in their most compelling case yet when three young children are abducted in as many weeks. The latest of those abducted is the daughter of infamous artist Gabriel Rudd, who immediately, and unbelievably, exploits the kidnapping as inspiration for a major new artwork, in the full glare of the media. Brock and Kolla move ahead amid the difficult idea that art and reputation may be more important than saving lives...

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'[Maitland] brings the particular world he depicts unforgettably alive. No one who reads this haunting, unnerving work will ever again think about contemporary artists the same way' - Publishers WeeklyPraise for Barry Maitland:'One of the best-crafted, best-plotted and most convincing British thrillers for decades' - Daily Mirror'Solid procedural suspense and a serious subtext concerning the nature of corruption make this new series stand out' - Time Out'A notable first' -Observer'Unflaggingly lively and amusing ... A bravura opening, full of zest and confidence' - Julian Symons, TLS

Author Bio

Barry Maitland was born in Scotland and raised in London. He studied at Cambridge and moved to Australia to become Professor of Architecture at the University of Newcastle. He has since retired to pursue his writing. Maitland's The Marx Sisters was nominated for the John Creasey award for Best First Novel and The Malcontenta won the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction. No Trace is his eighth Brock and Kolla mystery.