by Lesley Horton (Author)
When Diane Ingleby is shot, DI John Handford and DS Kahlid Ali are called in to investigate. It soon emerges that Diane's husband, Maurice, is involved with the BNP, and it seems his wife might have been caught in the middle. It's a sensitive case, and Handford and Ali are joined by trainee DC Parvez Miah - son of an influential local Muslim community leader. But when Miah's wife is found badly beaten, it seems that the Inglebys may not be the only family with skeletons in the cupboard. Tension mounts as accusations fly from all sides with the approach of the local elections - but everyone is silent where it matters most. Is it shame, honour, or old-fashioned fear that's keeping everyone quiet? Handford and Ali must find out before another woman is silenced - permanently.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: Orion
Published: 08 Jan 2009
ISBN 10: 0752884441
ISBN 13: 9780752884448
Book Overview: Lesley Horton is one of the most compelling and provocative female crime-writers in the UK She has already established series characters DI John Handford and Sergeant Khalid Ali as a fascinating, complex pair of investigators Classic police procedural crime for all lovers of Ruth Rendell and P. D. James, with a strong regional setting She receives terrific reviews: 'Lesley Horton brings an authentic, contemporary flavour to a classic police detective story and writes with honesty and insight' Manchester Evening News 'One of the most compelling and provocative crime writers in the UK' Yorkshire Post 'John Handford could turn out to be one of crime fiction's more interesting detectives - and Horton could become a household name' Crime Time 'On top of coming up with a gripping storyline that is far from your average whodunnit, Horton also manages to incorporate the tensions and attitudes between Bradford's Asian and white communities and the resulting problems and dilemmas, along with introducing the likeable character of Inspector Handford' Morning Star