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Before the Poison
Before the Poison
Author: Peter Robinson
Through years of success in Hollywood composing music for Oscar-winning films, Chris Lowndes always imagined he would come full circle, home to Yorkshire with his beloved wife Laura. Now he's back in the Yorkshire Dales, but Laura is dead, and Chris needs to make a new life for himself. The isolated house he buys sight unseen should give him th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781444704839
ISBN-10: 1444704834
Publication Date: 8/1/2011
Pages: 448
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2.6 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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I've been a fan of Peter Robinson's Chief Inspector Alan Banks series for a long time, so I was sure this stand-alone novel would be well-crafted. I'm not disappointed; he handles the back-and-forth of two time periods quite effectively.

The protagonist is an Englishman who worked successfully in California for decades before returning to the Yorkshire dales to buy the unusual estate where the story unfolds. Robinson is especially adept at setting scenes, which is a huge asset to this atmospheric novel. I also enjoyed the details about current days in England compared to the post-war time period that is evoked.

While this book might be lumped with Robinson's police procedurals, it's not an action-packed thriller or a traditional detective novel. No serial killers, just a puzzle related to a mysterious death that the lead character is compelled to unravel with the help of interesting people he meets along his journey.
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A solid, enjoyable mystery. The main character is a film composer, so lots of references to classic films and music. Nothing particularly groundbreaking here, but a satisfying read for a lazy weekend.

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