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Peter Pascoe drives from Yorkshire to Thornton Lacey, hoping to reconnect with old college friends. Instead, he discovers a brutal triple‑murder that places one of his longtime acquaintances on suspicion. Though new to the force and out of jurisdiction, Pascoe’s observations clash with local officers who prefer a conventional resolution. The case draws in Dalziel and the rising detective, Ellie, who bring fresh insight and a skeptical view of Pascoe’s theories. Together, they navigate a tangled web of personal histories and motives to uncover the truth behind the killing.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Reginald Hill
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