Lighthouse

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘A whodunit which takes murder seriously.’ GUARDIANPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________He thought of Combe as a place of violent emotions – of danger.Combe Island, off the Cornish coast, is a restful retreat for the rich and powerful – until one of its distinguished visitors is murdered, and the peace of the island is shattered. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called in to solve the mystery quickly and discreetly, but at a difficult time for him and his depleted team. No sooner have they begun to unravel the complicated motives of the suspects when there is a second brutal killing.But there is another danger just as insidious and potentially as fatal as murder on the island, which puts Dalgliesh at even greater risk . . .__________________________________________________________________________________‘P. D. James on top form . . . you will love it.’ Spectator‘Outstanding in characterisation and the plot is crafted with consummate skill. The setting was idyllic and chilling at the same time. . . Gripping and a rewarding read. Brilliant.’ 5* reader review‘James''s precision can be as deftly murderous as the weapons her killers wield.’ New York Times**Now a major Channel 5 series**__________________________________________________________________________________READERS LOVE THE ADAM DALGLEISH SERIES:‘Adam Dalgleish is one of the best characters in modern detective fiction.’ 5* reader review‘If you are not already an Adam Dalgliesh fan, I urge you to become one . . . James can describe a scene or delineate a character with precision and depth, like no other writer I have read . . . I usually stay up all night to read a P. D. James novel once I start one.’ 5* reader review‘I would never give less than 5 stars to any P. D. James book. She is one of a kind, always constant, always wonderful writing, always great characters, and always a good mystery that you cannot put down.’ 5* reader review‘P.D. James writes mysteries for ordinary people. Her characters are relatable and her hero is dynamic. But don''t expect cell phones or computers. Her stories are strictly old school, which is what I love about them.’ 5* reader review‘Crime writing at its very best!’ 5* reader reviewPRAISE FOR P. D. JAMES:‘P. D. James is the crème de la crème of crime writers. Her books are shrewd puzzles, full of wit and depth.’ IAN RANKIN‘Nobody can put the reader in the eye of the storm quite like P. D. James.’ SUNDAY EXPRESS‘One of the literary greats. Her sense of place was exquisite, characterisation and plotting unrivalled.’ MARI HANNAH‘James manages a depth and intelligence that few in her trade can match.’ THE TIMES‘There are very few thriller writers who can compete with P. D. James at her best.’ SPECTATOR‘The queen of English crime.’ GUARDIAN

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