by Val McDermid · HarperCollins · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780006512639
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«A Place of Execution» is the psychological thriller by Val McDermid, published by HarperCollins in paperback (560 pages, in English).
Winter 1963: young Alison Carter disappears in the village of Scardale. Inspector George Bennett faces an investigation without a body. Decades later, journalist Catherine Heathcote gets Bennett to recount the case; on the verge of publication, he tries to stop her, and she must uncover the truth hidden for years.
Novel winner of the Anthony, Macavity, Barry, and Dilys awards; finalist for the Edgar and the CWA Silver Dagger.
Recommended for fans of psychological thrillers and police procedurals, especially those who appreciate plots that blend past and present in rural England.
Valarie McDermid is a Scottish crime writer of over 30 novels. Her work is considered part of a sub-genre known as Tartan Noir, and is known for uncompromising depictions of violence. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award.
