{"product_id":"the-first-cut-a-novel-of-suspense-isbn-9780060735357","title":"The First Cut: A Novel of Suspense","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in the UK as \u003cem\u003eCaedmon’s Song\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a gripping standalone thriller from \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Peter Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a balmy June night, Kirsten, a young university student, is strolling home through a silent moonlit park when she is viciously attacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe First Cut\u003c\/em\u003e is a vivid and compelling psychological thriller, from the author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Banks series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eOn a balmy June night, Kirsten, a young university student, is strolling home through a silent moonlit park when she is viciously attacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e The First Cut\u003c\/em\u003e is a vivid and compelling psychological thriller, from the author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Banks series.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The novels of Peter Robinson are chilling, evocative, deeply nuanced works of art.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDennis Lehane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brilliant….dark, frightening [and] satisfying.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The best series now on the market. Try one and tell me I’m wrong.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Inspector Banks is a man for all seasons.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Connelly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thrilling-brilliantly plotted, beautifully paced.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouise Penny\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Harrowing. . . . the suspense builds mercilessly to a high pitch . . . it’s spellbinding.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOttawa Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The First Cut:  “An exceptionally well-crafted psychological thriller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToronto Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A powerful and haunting novel, ingenious in construction and both intelligent and compassionate.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Peter Robinson and the Detective Banks series: “Exemplary.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exquisite.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Taut … Robinson keeps up the suspense … Shows a welcome new side to [Inspector] Banks’ accomplished career.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This atmospheric tale of suspense will keep readers wondering what’s really going on.…Highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (Starred)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888447844581,"sku":"NP9780060735357","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060735357.jpg?v=1730229107","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-first-cut-a-novel-of-suspense-isbn-9780060735357","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}