Balford-le-Nez is a dying seaside town on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community is found dead near its beach, the sleepy town ignites. Working without her long-time partner, Detective Inspector Lynley, Sergeant Barbara Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and a case very close to her own heart, but also the terrible price people pay for deceiving others . . . and themselves.

From the creator of Inspector Lynley

About the Author
Elizabeth George is the author of highly acclaimed novels of psychological suspense. She won the Anthony and Agatha Best First Novel awards in America and received the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere in France. In 1990 she was awarded the prestigious German prize for international mystery fiction, the MIMI. Her novels have now been adapted for television by the BBC. An Edgar and Macavity Nominee as well as a New York Times and international bestselling author, Elizabeth George lives on Whidbey Island in the state of Washington. Visit Elizabeth's website at www.elizabethgeorgeonline.com

Reviews
An excellent drama of life and death in an enclosed society * Mail on Sunday *
Captivating * The Times *
The best plotter in the mystery game * Time Out *



Book Information
ISBN 9781444738346
Author Elizabeth George
Format Paperback
Page Count 768
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 517g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 48mm