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Peter Diamond's tenth case is a perfect piece of superbly entertaining crime fiction from a master of the genre.

About the Author

Peter Lovesey's novels and short stories have won him awards all over the world, including the Gold, Silver and Cartier Diamond Daggers of the Crime Writers' Association, of which he was Chairman in 1991-2. He also recently won the CWA Short Story Dagger. He lives in Chichester.

Reviews

Good solid traditional detection...Highly enjoyable - Literary ReviewLovesey is famous for the fine craftsmanship of his cunning plots, along with a gentle wit and a clear eye for human foibles, and his 10th book in the Diamond series is a perfect showcase for all those skills - Morning StarCustomary wit and gentle humour that mystery lovers have come to expect from the British master of the genre - Boston GlobeDiamond is a classic - New York Times

Good solid traditional detection...Highly enjoyable - Literary ReviewLovesey is famous for the fine craftsmanship of his cunning plots, along with a gentle wit and a clear eye for human foibles, and his 10th book in the Diamond series is a perfect showcase for all those skills - Morning StarCustomary wit and gentle humour that mystery lovers have come to expect from the British master of the genre - Boston GlobeDiamond is a classic - New York Times

At a reenactment of a major battle of the English Civil War, two participants discover the headless skeleton of a young woman. When one of the participants is later found murdered on Lansdown Hill, Bath Inspector Peter Diamond (The Secret Hangman) must coordinate a coinvestigation with the Bristol police. Finding what connects the two cases other than geography makes this a challenge for all involved. Winner of the CWA Silver, Gold, and Diamond Dagger Awards, plus the Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement, Lovesey is known for his complex mystery stories. Verdict Lovesey's latest demonstrates his command of telling a tale that is engaging and puzzling for his readers and sleuths. [See Prepub Mystery, LJ 5/1/09.] Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.