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Peter
Robinson's latest installment of the DCI Banks police procedural
novels, In the Dark Places, takes us to the countryside
of Yorkshire, England, just north of London. Banks, ably assisted
by his staff, especially inspector Annie Cabot, sets out to
solve a mysterious murder in conjunction with the theft of
a very expensive piece of farm machinery. As the plot unfolds,
we discover that evil lurks beneath the surface of the apparent
peaceful and bucolic countryside of farms and small slaughterhouses.
What I like about the series, and this novel in particular,
is the way Robinson describes the methodical team work approach
taken to solve the mystery, while at the same time creating
very good character development with psychological insights.
The pace is quick and there are no over-the-top heroics or
big city action, or even gut wrenching personal problems with
the inspectors. These are police detectives working conscientiously
and assiduously to solve a crime.
In the Dark Places reminds us of the evil and crime
that can and does occur in apparently peaceful locales. Robinson's
description of the countryside in March, when it is still
cold and snowy, brings it alive in all its splendor and haunting
beauty. As usual, Robinson provides us with yet another taut
and suspenseful mystery that keeps us entertained and wanting
more.
Reviews
of other titles in this series
Cold
is the Grave #11
Aftermath
#12
Close
to Home #13
Playing
Fire #14
Strange Affair #15 [audio]
[book]
Piece
of My Heart #16
Friend
of the Devil #17
All the Colors of Darkness #18
In The Dark Places #22 [review
1] [review
2]
When The Music's Over #23 [review
1] [review
2]
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