Inspector Banks

Inspector Banks

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Dive into the gripping world of crime-solving with Inspector Alan Banks, a seasoned detective who trades the chaos of London for the tranquil yet treacherous streets of Eastvale, uncovering dark secrets and complex mysteries in this captivating thrill ride of psychological intrigue and moral ambiguity.

**Inspector Banks Series** In the quaint yet shadowy villages of Yorkshire, where the moors whisper secrets of the past, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks navigates a labyrinth of crime, morality, and the human psyche. Armed with relentless curiosity and a growing sense of justice, Banks confronts perplexing murders that stretch far beyond the picturesque landscape, uncovering truths that many would prefer to remain buried. As dark forces emerge from the depths of family feuds, buried secrets, and unresolved traumas, Banks finds himself wrestling not just with killers, but with his own personal dilemmas—balancing professional duty with the scars of his own past. Each case, whether it be the chilling echoes of a final reckoning, the haunting consequences of a blood-soaked root, or the stifling weight of an unending summer, unveils layers of human complexities that challenge his perceptions of right and wrong. Richly woven with themes of redemption, regret, and the fragility of life, the Inspector Banks series invites readers to plunge into a world teetering on the edge of moral ambiguity. With every twist and turn, you will find yourself drawn deeper into the intricate tapestry of crime and consequence, where every character holds a secret, and every resolution paves the way for another enigma. Will you dare to follow Inspector Banks down the winding paths of Yorkshire’s darkest corners? Picks up the next clue and uncover the truths that lie beneath the surface.

Books in this Series

Inspector Banks

Gallows View

Published in 1987

A Dedicated Man

Published in 1988

A Necessary End

Published in 1989

The Hanging Valley

Published in 1989

Past Reason Hated

Published in 1992

Wednesday's Child

Published in 1992

Dry Bones That Dream/ Final Account

Published in 1994

Innocent Graves

Published in 1996

Dead Right / Blood at the Root

Published in 1997

In a Dry Season

Published in 1999

Cold is the Grave

Published in 2000

Aftermath

Published in 2001

The Summer That Never Was / Close to Home

Published in 2002

Playing with Fire

Published in 2003

Strange Affair

Published in 2004

Piece of My Heart

Published in 2006

Friend of the Devil

Published in 2007

All the Colors of Darkness

Published in 2008

Bad Boy

Published in 2010

Watching the Dark

Published in 2012

Children of the Revolution

Published in 2013

Abattoir Blues / In the Dark Places

Published in 2014

When the Music's Over

Published in 2016

Sleeping in the Ground

Published in 2017

Careless Love

Published in 2018

Many Rivers to Cross

Published in 2019

Not Dark Yet

Published in 2021

Standing in the Shadows

Published in 2023

Inspector Banks Short Stories/ Novellas

Going Back

Published in 2009

Like a Virgin

Published in 2009

The Price of Love: And Other Stories

Published in 2009

Blue Christmas

Published in 2009

Walking the Dog

Published in 2009

Summer Rain

Published in 2015

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