Pray for the Dying (Bob Skinner series, Book 23): An intricate and thrilling Scottish mystery
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Pray for the Dying (Bob Skinner series, Book 23): An intricate and thrilling Scottish mystery
By (Author) Quintin Jardine
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Book Publishing
25th February 2014
2nd January 2014
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
432
Width 129mm, Height 197mm, Spine 28mm
318g
Description
'After what happened, none of us can be sure we're going to see tomorrow.'
The killing was an expert hit. Three shots through the head, as the lights dimmed at a celebrity concert in Glasgow. A most public crime, and Edinburgh Chief Constable Bob Skinner is right in the centre of the storm. The shooters were killed at the scene, but who sent them The crisis finds Skinner taking a step that he had sworn he never would. Tasked with the investigation of the outrage, he finds himself uncovering some very murky deeds... The trail leads to London, and a confrontation that seems too much, even for him. Can the Chief solve the most challenging mystery of his career...or will failure end itReviews
"Jardine excels at coordinating the multiple crimes crucial to a police procedural and setting his coppers against the clock." "Kirkus Reviews"on "Fallen Gods""
"Jardine s 23rd Bob Skinner mystery showcases the shrewd and personable Edinburgh cop at his relentless best." "Publishers Weekly""
"Jo Bannister, Peter Turnbull, and Ian Rankin can be considered read-a-likes, but when it comes to the depiction of a multilevel police force in action, Jardine . . .stands alone." "Library Journal" on "Death's Door""
"Jardine's 23rd Bob Skinner mystery showcases the shrewd and personable Edinburgh cop at his relentless best." --"Publishers Weekly"
Author Bio
Twenty years ago Quintin Jardine abandoned the life of a media relations consultant for the more morally acceptable world of murder and mayhem. Over thirty published novels later, it's a decision that he has never regretted. Happily married, he splits his time between Scotland and Spain, but he can be tracked down through his website www.quintinjardine.com
