A psychological thriller starring Dalziel and Pascoe, the hugely popular police duo and stars of the long-running BBC TV series.A psychological thriller starring Dalziel and Pascoe, the hugely popular police duo and stars of the long-running BBC TV series.Caught in a huge Semtex explosion, it seems the only thing preventing Superintendent Andy Dalziel from death is his size – and sheer bloody-mindedness.An injured DCI Peter Pascoe is convinced there’s a conspiracy at work, despite the security services concluding the blast was in fact an accident. Who, then, are the mysterious Knights Templar with their gruesome acts of vengeance? And what of a hit-and-run on one of Pascoe’s colleagues? And, most importantly, will Dalziel ever wake up to hear the truth…?Praise for ‘The Stranger House’:Grim, gory, fascinating, enraging and entertaining.’ Independent‘A mystery novel but far more than that. It's gripping… Hill is wonderful.' The Times‘Exhilarating' Sunday Times‘You're enthralled by the cunning of the plotting… great.' Observer‘It's a complex, multi-layered plot… it takes a master like Mr Hill to turn it into such an absorbing and atmospheric mystery.' Sunday TelegraphPraise for Good Morning, Midnight:‘A real treat. The characters are deftly drawn, the plot constantly delivers surprises and the assured narrative demonstrates again what a terrific writer he is.' Observer‘As absorbing and as enjoyable as anything Hill has produced. The writing is brilliant, witty and erudite.' Evening StandardReginald Hill is a native of Cumbria and former resident of Yorkshire, the setting for his novels featuring Superintendent Dalziel and DCI Pascoe, ‘the best detective duo on the scene bar none’ (‘Daily Telegraph’). Their appearances have won him numerous awards including a CWA Gold Dagger and Lifetime Achievement award. They have also been adapted into a hugely popular BBC TV series.Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or Windows• The last three Dalziel and Pascoe novels have been Top Ten bestsellers in hardback and paperback.• The TV series, recommissioned every year, is one of the highest rated BBC drama serials, attracting 10 million viewers.• The eleventh season of ‘Dalziel and Pacoe’ will be broadcast in the Spring of 2007.• Gold and Diamond Dagger Award winner.• Reginald Hill's novels have sold over two million copies in the UK alone. He has a huge fan base in Australia.Competition: Ian Rankin, PD James, Ruth Rendell
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