Description
A beloved detective dies in a fire
Sherlock Holmes takes a trip to Italy
A disastrous case of mistaken identity
From his well-loved detective duo, DCI Dalziel and DI Pascoe to his own reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, Reginald Hill's unforgettable characters and unique blend of humour and suspense make him one of Britain's greatest crime writers. Complete with a foreword by Mick Herron, this collection of short stories showcases the very best of this iconic mystery writer.
A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction lovers
About the Author
Reginald Hill is a native of Cumbria and former resident of Yorkshire, the setting for his novels featuring Superintendent Dalziel and DCI Pascoe, 'the best detective duo on the scene bar none' ('Daily Telegraph'). Their appearances have won him numerous awards including a CWA Gold Dagger and Lifetime Achievement award. They have also been adapted into a hugely popular BBC TV series.
Reviews
Praise for Reginald Hill
'Fast paced and packed with the Yorkshire duo's trademark humour'
Daily Mirror
'These stories will make a perfect Christmas present for mystery fiction aficionados'
Guardian
'Reginald Hill stands head and shoulders above any other writer of homebred crime fiction'
Observer
'Few writers in the genre today have Hill's gifts: formidable intelligence, quick humour, compassion and a prose style that blends elegance and grace'
Donna Leon, Sunday Times
'Reginald Hill's novels are really dances to the music of time, his heroes and villains interconnecting, their stories intertwining'
Ian Rankin
Book Information
ISBN 9780008430061
Author Reginald Hill
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 450g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 159mm * 28mm
