The Death of Dalziel: A Dalziel and Pascoe Novel

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The highly anticipated return of Dalziel and Pascoe, the hugely popular police duo and stars of the long-running BBC TV series, in a new psychological thriller. Can it be true? Has the Fat Man really sung? Caught in a huge Semtex explosion, it seems the only thing preventing Superintendent Andy Dalziel from stepping through Death's door is his size -- and sheer bloody-mindedness. While Andy lies in a coma, an injured DCI Pascoe works to uncover what he feels sure is a conspiracy, despite the security services believing the blast was an accident in which the terrorists blew themselves up. Who, then, are the mysterious Knights Templar, bringing the war in Iraq back home with their gruesome acts of vengeance? What have they got to do with a best-selling novelist, a beautiful temptress and a hit-and run on Yorkshire CID's most inept officer? And, most importantly, will Dalziel ever wake up to hear the truth..?

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Published
01/10/2007

Publisher
Harper

ISBN
9780007194865

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Praise for 'The Death of Dalziel': 'Hill at his best is a masterly storyteller, and he is at his best here! he always handles the big action scenes with authority and perfect timing! addictive!brilliant' Spectator 'Hill has kept the series fresh -- with innovations that take the reader to surprising areas! as usual, Hill is unputdownable' Daily Express 'Fans will not feel cheated! hugely enjoyable to read. God -- and Allah -- forbid he should think of killing off Pascoe' Evening Standard 'Hill is always clever and funny! he demands intense concentration -- because he's worth it' Literary Review 'Hill is a masterful writer, quirky and intelligent and his characters are drawn with a depth rare in crime fiction. And astonishingly, 21 books into the Dalziel and Pascoe saga, I have yet to feel he's repeating himself' The Times 'His energy, wit and erudition are astonishing! he can still see off most of his rivals' Daily Telegraph 'Hill keeps us in suspense throughout the entire book! it's a gripping read which displays Hill's brilliant characterization and dialogue and his skilful plot structure' Sunday Telegraph Praise for 'The Stranger House': 'Grim, gory, fascinating, enraging and entertaining.' Independent 'A mystery novel but far more than that. It's gripping! Hill is wonderful.' The Times 'Exhilarating.' Sunday Times 'You're enthralled by the cunning of the plotting! great.' Observer 'It's a complex, multi-layered plot! it takes a master like Mr Hill to turn it into such an absorbing and atmospheric mystery.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for Good Morning, Midnight: 'A real treat. The characters are deftly drawn, the plot constantly delivers surprises and the assured narrative demonstrates again what a terrific writer he is.' Observer 'As absorbing and as enjoyable as anything Hill has produced. The writing is brilliant, witty and erudite.' Evening Standard 'Probably the best living male crime writer in the English-speaking world.' Independent

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Reginald Hill

Reginald Hill is a native of Cumbria and former resident of Yorkshire, the setting for his novels featuring Superintendent Dalziel and DCI Pascoe. 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.