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kspenmoll
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This #8 in the DCI Banks series is a stunner.
A man is charged with the murder of a wealthy, prominent politician‘s daughter.Prior to his trial,the accused spends months in jail,which he narrates in minute detail.I don‘t want to give anything away, but suffice to say there is a clever multi layered plot,& an in-depth character study. The surprising ending left me cynically wondering if her murder will be avenged or court justice will prevail.

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kspenmoll
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‘“A cadaveric spasm had caused Rothwell to grab and hold onto a handful of dust at the moment of death,and Banks thought of the T.S.Elliott quotation, “I will show you fear and a handful of dust,”which he had come across as the title of an Evelyn Waugh novel.”‘
A wild,ingenious plot, with unforeseen consequences for many of the characters.Bank‘ nemesis “Dirty Dick reappears to the consternation of Banks.At Banks request,big, bumbling,but astute ⬇️

kspenmoll ⬆️ Sgt.Hatchley also reappears & uses his many contacts to sus out a clue left behind at the murder site, some shotgun cleaning papers with an unusual, mild porn sheet. This adds some humor. As in some of previous novels in the series, there are multiple mentions by Banks of music & literature that sent me down a rabbit hole- adding some music to my library. Enjoying a Sam Adams Cold Snap as I write this review. Do you see Poe‘s ears poking up? (edited) 1w
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kspenmoll
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‘“Shakespeare was right…Lust often is “murderous, bloody,full of blame,/Savage,extreme,rude,cruel,not to trust.”‘
A bloody murder sends CI Banks, and his team down a rabbit hole in an effort to understand gaps in the victim‘s life story. Is the why of her murder rooted in her past? Literature,poetry, & music play an essential role: Shakespeare, Philip Larkin,Vivaldi,Mesiaen. A character even suggests that Banks is in competition with PD James‘⬇️

kspenmoll ⬆️ Adam Dalgliesh, but Banks has no idea who that is he does decide he must check this book detective out.With this book I rediscovered my enjoyment with this series. Maybe it was all the literary & music allusions. (edited) 2w
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kspenmoll
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Mehso-so

#4 in this series earns a So-So from me.Too much Pub crawling, & drinking. Despite this, a rather chilling plot.#serieslove2025
Maybe I need a break from this series!

TheSpineView Great job! 📚📚📚 3w
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kspenmoll
A Necessary End | Peter Robinson
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A peaceful demonstration against nuclear power turns violent and ends with a police officer dead. Superintendent Burgess,whose interrogation tactics are intimidating & brutal, is sent in to head the investigation. Banks tries to work around him to maintain his positive relationships & solve the murder. Add an ex-hippie community, twists, turns, & a surprise ending & we have another series winner. #serieslove2025 #3

TheSpineView Fantastic! 3w
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kspenmoll
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#bookreport
Top row, books in process
Bottom row, books finished
#sundaybuddyread #readyourkindle #audiobook #serieslove2025

TheSpineView Lookin' good. 🩵📖📚 3w
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A Necessary End | Peter Robinson
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julieclair Love this! 3w
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A Necessary End | Peter Robinson
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This mornings fare:
Blueberry scone & crème fraiche, coffee & a book. Started this at 2:00 a.m. when I woke & initially could not sleep. #Serieslove2025

Gissy 😋 3w
TheSpineView 🤩📖📚 3w
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kspenmoll
A Dedicated Man | Peter Robinson
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Influenced by the BritBox show,I started reading inspector Allen Bank series.This # two in the series captivated me from the start.A former professor,a “dedicated man,” inherited money & moves to the Yorkshire Dales to pursue his archaeological work.Everyone seems to love him,& yet he‘s found bludgeoned to death.What secrets are people holding, past in present?I was mesmerized & carried along as Banks pursued one lot of inquiry after another.⬇️

kspenmoll ⬆️ it was only until the very end, that for me, the book exploded into a totally unforeseen denouement.💖 1mo
AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 1mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 1mo
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