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The First Cut - by Peter Robinson (Paperback)

The First Cut - by  Peter Robinson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Published in the UK as <em>Caedmon's Song</em>, this is a gripping standalone thriller from <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Peter Robinson.</p><p>On a balmy June night, Kirsten, a young university student, is strolling home through a silent moonlit park when she is viciously attacked.</p><p>When she awakens in the hospital, she has no recollection of that brutal night. But then slowly, painfully, details reveal themselves--dreams of two figures, one white and one black, hovering over her; snatches of a strange and haunting song; the unfamiliar texture of a rough and deadly hand . . .</p><p>In another part of the country, Martha Browne arrives in a Yorkshire seaside town, posing as an author doing research for a book. But her research is of a particularly macabre variety. Who is she hunting with such deadly determination? And why?</p><p><em>The First Cut</em> is a vivid and compelling psychological thriller, from the author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Banks series.</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>On a balmy June night, Kirsten, a young university student, is strolling home through a silent moonlit park when she is viciously attacked.</p><p>When she awakens in the hospital, she has no recollection of that brutal night. But then, slowly, painfully, details reveal themselves--dreams of two figures, one white and one black, hovering over her; snatches of a strange and haunting song; the unfamiliar texture of a rough and deadly hand. . . .</p><p>In another part of the country, Martha Browne arrives in a Yorkshire seaside town, posing as an author doing research for a book. But her research is of a particularly macabre variety. Who is she hunting with such deadly determination? And why?</p><p><em> The First Cut</em> is a vivid and compelling psychological thriller, from the author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Banks series.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Brilliant....dark, frightening [and] satisfying."--<em>Chicago Tribune</em><br><br>"Taut ... Robinson keeps up the suspense ... Shows a welcome new side to [Inspector] Banks' accomplished career."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"A powerful and haunting novel, ingenious in construction and both intelligent and compassionate."--Toronto Star<br><br>"Harrowing. . . . the suspense builds mercilessly to a high pitch . . . it's spellbinding."--Ottawa Citizen<br><br>"This atmospheric tale of suspense will keep readers wondering what's really going on....Highly recommended."--Library Journal (Starred)<br><br>Praise for The First Cut: "An exceptionally well-crafted psychological thriller."--Toronto Globe and Mail<br>

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