{"product_id":"standing-in-the-shadows-a-novel-isbn-9780063297753","title":"Standing in the Shadows: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"One of the finest police procedural writers around... [\u003cem\u003eStanding in the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e] is as narratively rich and surprising as Robinson's best work. Knowing it's his last makes the reading bittersweet.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e  — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 28\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e twisting installment in the DCI Alan Banks mystery series that Stephen King calls “the best now on the market.” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn November 1980, Nick Hartley returns home from a university lecture to find his house crawling with police. His ex-girlfriend, Alice Poole, has been found murdered, and her new boyfriend Mark Woodcroft is missing. Nick is the prime suspect. The case quickly goes cold, but Nick cannot let it go. He embarks on a career in investigative journalism, determined to find Alice’s murderer—but his obsession leads him down a dangerous path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecades later, in November 2019, an archaeologist unearths a skeleton that turns out to be far more contemporary than the Roman remains she is seeking. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called in to investigate, but there is little to be gleaned from the remains themselves. Left with few clues, Banks and his team must rely on their wits to hunt down a killer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the two cases unfurl, the investigations twist and turn to an explosive conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"One of the finest police procedural writers around... [\u003cem\u003eStanding in the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e] is as narratively rich and surprising as Robinson's best work. Knowing it's his last makes the reading bittersweet.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Peter Robinson’s superior plotting skills, strong social conscience, palpable sense of place, and, not least, voracious love of music put him in the pantheon of contemporary British crime writers... a lovely way to remember Banks and his creator, who leaves behind a legacy of novels that explore the thorniest regions of the heart, mind, and soul.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAir Mail on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will love getting a fascinating primer in both modern forensics and archaeological techniques.... As usual, Banks’ steadfast, multifaceted character holds his team and the story itself together....The ending, in which the two narratives join, is a stunner.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eStanding in the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e is a worthy addition to the Banks canon... Robinson was an author at the top of his game, and Banks a detective at the top of his. Both will be sorely missed by their readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[An] intriguing Sherlock Holmes-type mystery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As always in the Banks novels, readers will enjoy the details of pop culture and social history. This is an intelligent and satisfying procedural.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review) on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Robinson... zigzags deftly back and forth between present and past.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Not Dark Yet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As usual, Robinson provides a solid police procedural enhanced by the rugged Yorkshire setting. Banks himself—jazz and solitude-loving, difficult, somewhat melancholic, unlucky in love—is always fascinating... [F]or series fans, this one is a sure bet.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Careless Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Engrossing... Those who enjoy methodical police procedurals that build to a logical, satisfying conclusion will be amply rewarded.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Careless Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating mystery.... \u003cem\u003eStanding in the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a true whodunit mystery packed with details. When the dust settles, readers will find a satisfying ending that ties up all the loose ends.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNovels Alive on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Another thrilling ride with Inspector Banks and his crew.... Fans of the series will love this one.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eStanding in the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e is textbook Robinson, expertly conceived and suspenseful from start to finish.... One of the best mystery\/thriller series in the business.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Reporter on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A serpentine, multilayered and intricate novel... Death stands powerless before Robinson's legacy, which will endure for longtime admirers who will recapture the magic via rereading and for those lucky souls who have yet to discover his achievements.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFree-Lance Star on Standing in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Peter Robinson is a master.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTess Gerritsen on Many Rivers to Cross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Robinson is an author with amazing empathy, a snare-trap ear for dialogue, and a clear eye for the telling detail.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Connelly on Many Rivers to Cross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Robinson approaches his characters with immense compassion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review on Many Rivers to Cross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thrilling, brilliantly plotted, beautifully paced.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouise Penny on Many Rivers to Cross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reliable procedural entertainment from a pro’s pro, with an ending that guarantees more drama ahead.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Many Rivers to Cross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Robinson fans will enjoy the latest entry in this long-running series. First-time readers will be motivated to seek out the previous titles. Well-written and believable, with recognizable but multifaceted characters and enough twists to keep the story riveting until the mystery is solved.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal on Careless Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Not Dark Yet\u003c\/em\u003e finds Banks at an existential crossroads. . . . The plight of Zelda, it seems, has rocked Banks’s sense of himself and his career as a lawman to the core.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Celebrated suspense writer Robinson returns with the latest in the long-running series starring Yorkshire DCI Alan Banks. Fans will welcome this latest Banks adventure and revel in what Michael Connelly calls Robinson’s ‘clear eye for the telling detail.’”\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Not Dark Yet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Robinson pulls the reader in with deft characterizations, powerfully understated action scenes, and strong locales—while leaving space for this amateur musicologist's usual legion of song and album references… A strong addition to the Banks series that suggests tantalizing possibilities for the next installment\u003cstrong\u003e.” \u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Not Dark Yet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bestseller Robinson ably balances multiple plotlines in his intricate 27\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e novel featuring Det. Supt. Alan Banks . . . . Robinson deepens the character of Banks . . . Fans will wonder what lies ahead for his career and personal life.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Not Dark Yet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This series continues to be as thoughtful and intelligent as ever . . . Long may it continue.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian on Not Dark Yet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890386956517,"sku":"NP9780063297753","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063297753.jpg?v=1730233169","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/standing-in-the-shadows-a-novel-isbn-9780063297753","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}