‘If you haven’t caught up with Peter Robinson already, now is the time to start.’ – “Independent Sunday”. One foggy night, Deborah Harrison is found lying in the churchyard behind St Mary’s, Eastvale. She has been strangled with the strap of her own school satchel. But Deborah was no typical sixteen-year-old. Her father was a powerful financier who moved in the highest echelons of industry, defence and classified information. And Deborah, it seemed, enjoyed keeping secrets of her own…With his colleague Detective Constable Susan Gray, Inspector Alan Banks moves among the many suspects, guilty of crimes large and small. And as he does so, plenty of sordid secrets and some deadly lies begin to emerge…’The novels of Peter Robinson are chilling evocative, deeply nuanced works of art’. – Dennis Lehane.
Dive into the murky world of secrets and lies with Peter Robinson's gripping mystery, *Innocent Graves*, featuring the iconic Inspector Alan Banks. When sixteen-year-old Deborah Harrison is found strangled in a churchyard, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks and his colleague, Detective Constable Susan Gray, are plunged into a complex investigation that reaches far beyond the quaint village of Eastvale. Deborah was no ordinary teenager. The daughter of a powerful financier deeply entrenched in the highest circles of industry, defense, and classified information, she possessed secrets of her own secrets that may have led to her untimely demise. As Banks and Gray delve deeper, they uncover a web of deceit, hidden motives, and long-buried resentments that permeate the community. Each suspect harbors their own dark past, making it increasingly difficult to discern who holds the key to Deborah's murder. Robinson masterfully crafts a suspenseful narrative, praised by the *Independent Sunday* as a series you need to "catch up with...now!". The story unfolds against the backdrop of a foggy English landscape, adding an evocative layer to the already chilling atmosphere. Banks, a character celebrated for his intelligence and empathy, navigates the intricate relationships and hidden agendas with his characteristic tenacity. He peels back the layers of respectability to reveal a community riddled with sordid secrets and deadly lies. *Innocent Graves* explores themes of power, corruption, and the devastating consequences of secrets. As Banks closes in on the truth, he confronts not only the killer but also the dark underbelly of a seemingly idyllic society. This book is a must-read for fans of classic British crime fiction, offering a compelling plot, well-developed characters, and a suspenseful atmosphere that will keep you guessing until the very end. Renowned author Dennis Lehane calls Robinson's novels "chilling evocative, deeply nuanced works of art," and *Innocent Graves* is a prime example of his exceptional storytelling ability. Pick up your copy today and experience the thrilling world of Inspector Banks. This paperback edition, published by Pan MacMillan, offers 480 pages of compelling mystery.