Books like Not safe after dark & other stories by Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson’s anthology presents a series of compact, engaging investigations that showcase his mastery of crime fiction. The tales center on the seasoned detectives Alan Banks and John Francis Cuddy as they navigate complex cases in both England and Canadian settings, blending procedural precision with keen character insight. Each story delivers a self-contained narrative while contributing to the wider landscape of contemporary detective literature.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Peter Robinson
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