Skinner's Round (Bob Skinner series, Book 4): Murder and intrigue in a gritty Scottish crime novel
By (Author) Quintin Jardine
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Book Publishing
1st January 2010
10th December 2009
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.914
Paperback
448
Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 32mm
353g
Bob Skinner must challenge local beliefs and legends to solve a gruesome murder in this fourth installment in the fantastic Scottish crime series.
A four-day tournament involving the world's leading golfers is being staged to mark the opening of a new country club created on the Marquis of Kinture's East Lothian estate. But on the previous Sunday afternoon, one of Kinture's business partners is found dead in his private jacuzzi in the clubhouse - with his throat cut. The next day an anonymous letter is received by the local newspaper, containing a fragment of a legendary witches' curse upon anyone who desecrates their place of worship. When a second murder occurs, this time by water, ACC Bob Skinner finds himself facing the most challenging case of his career..."An intriguing look at golf as big business, combined with Jardine's deft plotting and skillful writing, makes this another winning entry in an outstanding police procedural series." "Booklist""
"Polished and mystifying . . . a convincing illustration of Jardine's growing versatility." "Kirkus Reviews""
Quintin Jardine gave up the life of a political spin doctor for the more morally acceptable world of murder and mayhem. Happily married, he hides from critics and creditors in secret locations in Scotland and Spain.