by R.J.Ellory (Author)
Joseph Vaughan's life has been dogged by tragedy. Growing up in the 1940s, he was at the centre of series of killings of young girls in his small rural community. The girls were taken, assaulted and left horribly mutilated. Barely a teenager himself, Joseph becomes determined to try to protect his community and classmates from the predations of the killer. But despite banding together with his friends as 'Guardians', he was powerless to prevent more murders - and no one was ever caught. Only after a full ten years did the nightmare end when the one of his neighbours is found hanging from a rope - with articles from the dead girls around him. Thankfully though, the killings finally ceased. Ill-fortune was not yet done with Joseph though and in desperation he leaves the town of his birth to forge a new life in New York. But the past won't leave him alone - for it seems that the real murderer still lives and is killing again. And the secret of his identity lies in Joseph's own history?
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 22 Aug 2007
ISBN 10: 0752873687
ISBN 13: 9780752873688
Book Overview: 'A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS is a beautiful and haunting book. This is a tour de force from R.J. Ellory' - Michael Connelly The trade and the press are starting to catch up with this author. He has already been shortlisted for a CWA Dagger and now he is getting glowing national and trade reviews. Roger has already demonstrated his promotability - he has had an amazing life and can talk with extreme eloquence about it. Critics are also starting to catch on to his talent. Ellory fans love him with a passion. His books are word-of-mouth successes. 'One of crime fictions new stars' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'A piercing assessment of the nature of love, loyalty and obsessive revenge' GUARDIAN 'An author well worth watching and recommending' BOOKSELLER