Careless Love: DCI Banks 25

The body of a young student is found on a lonely country road, leading DCI Banks and Annie to investigate a man in his sixties found dead on a nearby moorland. They are alerted to the return of an old and dangerous enemy who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2019
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The twenty-fifth instalment of the Number One Bestselling DCI Banks series, written by the master of the police procedural, is a thrilling and suspenseful read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Mail on Sunday

Robinson is a prolific author, but with each book he manages to bring something new and exciting to the table. In his latest novel, "The Body of a Young Local Student," the reader is taken on a journey through the dark and mysterious world of the police investigation.

Guardian

The story begins with the discovery of a young student's body on a lonely country road. At first, it seems like a suicide, as there are no signs of a car or any other means of transportation. However, as the investigation progresses, the detectives begin to uncover some strange and mysterious clues that suggest something more sinister is at play.

The student didn't own a car, and she didn't even drive. So, how did she get to the location where her body was found? And why did she die there? The detectives are left with more questions than answers, and they must work tirelessly to uncover the truth.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a man in his sixties is found dead in a gully up on the nearby wild moorland. He is carrying no identification, and the post-mortem indicates that he died from injuries sustained during the fall. However, there are no signs of a car in the vicinity, which raises even more questions.

As the investigation deepens, Annie's father's new partner, Zelda, alerts Banks and Annie to the return of an old and dangerous enemy in a new guise. This is someone who will stop at nothing, not even murder, to get what he wants.

The novel is filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists and turns. Robinson's writing is masterful, and he keeps the reader engaged and intrigued throughout. The characters are well-developed, and the dialogue is sharp and realistic.

"The Body of a Young Local Student" is a must-read for fans of police procedurals and mystery novels. It is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep you guessing until the very end.

In conclusion, "The Body of a Young Local Student" is a brilliant addition to the DCI Banks series. Robinson's writing is masterful, and the story is filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists and turns. This is a must-read for fans of police procedurals and mystery novels.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781444786958