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The Skeleton Road
Karen Pirie (Related to this series)
- Author
- Val McDermid
- Narrator
- Cathleen McCarron
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 13 November 2014
- Run Time
- 11 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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When a skeleton is discovered hidden at the top of a crumbling, gothic building in Edinburgh, Detective Chief Inspector Karen Pirie is faced with the unenviable task of identifying the bones. As Karen's investigation gathers momentum, she is drawn deeper into a dark world of intrigue and betrayal.
Meanwhile, someone is taking the law into their own hands in the name of justice and revenge -- but when present resentment collides with secrets of the past, the truth is more shocking than anyone could have imagined . . .
From number one bestseller, Val McDermid comes an atmospheric, spine-chilling tour de force -- her richest and most accomplished psychological thriller to date.
“The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers. No one can tell or plot a story like she can.” DAILY EXPRESS
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Details
- Author
- Val McDermid
- Narrator
- Cathleen McCarron
- Duration
- 11 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 November 2014
- ISBN
- 9781471273094
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
The third book in the Karen Pirie series, from No. 1 bestselling author Val McDermid.When a skeleton is discovered hidden at the top of a crumbling, gothic building in Edinburgh, Detective Chief Inspector Karen Pirie is faced with the unenviable task of identifying the bones. As Karen's investigation gathers momentum, she is drawn deeper into a dark world of intrigue and betrayal.Meanwhile, someone is taking the law into their own hands in the name of justice and revenge -- but when present resentment collides with secrets of the past, the truth is more shocking than anyone could have imagined . . .From number one bestseller, Val McDermid comes an atmospheric, spine-chilling tour de force -- her richest and most accomplished psychological thriller to date.“The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers. No one can tell or plot a story like she can.” DAILY EXPRESS
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