{"product_id":"death-at-the-white-hart-isbn-9780593831595","title":"Death at the White Hart:A Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure.” —Lee Child\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom the internationally award-winning creator of \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a brilliant new detective story following one man’s death and the secrets that unravel in a coastal English village\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing keeps a village together like secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe villagers of Fleetcombe like to think of it as one of the most picturesque spots on England’s coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut now, it’s a disturbingly macabre crime scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA man is found dead, tied to a chair in the middle of the road, a stag’s antlers on his head. The gruesome scene stuns the town, especially when the victim is identified: Jim Tiernan, who ran the White Hart pub.  Tiernan’s pub is at the center of village life and he knew everyone’s secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetective Nicola Bridge grew up in Fleetcombe and has now returned, for the good of her family, from a life away in Liverpool. DC Harry Ward is ten years younger and, despite his newcomer status, determined to earn Nicola’s trust.  Because they don’t have long to crack the storybook façade and find out just what the people of Fleetcombe have to hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd now, in the place she thought she knew so well, Detective Nicola Bridge is asking questions. Is she ready for what she’s about to find? | Praise for \u003ci\u003eDeath at the White Hart\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lee Child, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Jack Reacher series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A page-turning delight. . . a superlative murder mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Minneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chibnall’s spectacular novel offers intriguing suspense and drama, plus an outstanding cast of characters and a mystery that will keep readers riveted until the fulfilling climax. Fans of \u003ci\u003eKnives Out \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMurder on the Orient Express\u003c\/i\u003e should thoroughly enjoy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBroadchurch \u003c\/i\u003ecreator Chibnall flexes his talents for characterization and complex plotting in his engrossing first novel. . . . lived-in and consequential. This deserves a sequel.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Despite the contemporary setting, there’s a classic feel to this police procedural. The mystery is rooted in human emotions, like classic whodunits of a century ago. The cast of suspects is varied and interesting, much more than stereotype or even archetype, but the true delight is the introduction of Nicola and her team, a group of misfits who complement each other with dry humor and absolute commitment to their jobs. Hopefully, this is the start of a beautiful series.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Death at the White Hart\u003c\/i\u003e is a deft, probing police procedural that works on its own terms—no \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch \u003c\/i\u003ecomparisons necessary.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Airmail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch \u003c\/i\u003eare going to LOVE \u003ci\u003eDeath at the White Hart\u003c\/i\u003e! With its compelling pair of detectives and tense, creepy atmosphere, once you start reading, I defy you to stop.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Shari Lapena, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Couple Next Door\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A masterclass whodunnit from the creator of \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch \u003c\/i\u003e- moody, immersive, and surprising too. I didn’t dare hope it would be better than \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch\u003c\/i\u003e, but it is.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Gillian McAllister, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWrong Place, Wrong Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“One of those oh-so-rare crime novels offering up both a palm-sweating switchback of a plot and a richly nuanced psychological glimpse into the hearts and minds of the multi-layered characters who populate its pages. . . [Chibnall’s] assured and compelling voice is gripping.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eJeffery Deaver, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Colter Shaw series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A strong pace, good characterization, and an excellent sense of place get this projected series off to a flying start.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—The Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDeath at the White Hart\u003c\/i\u003e has it all—characters with secrets, a gruesome murder with pagan elements set in a seemingly picture-perfect town, and police procedural twists and turns that will keep readers glued to the page. . . The highest praise a reader can give a debut mystery is to close the book and demand to know when—and if—the next book in the series is forthcoming.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Criminal Element\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A craftily plotted mystery, full of memorable characters. A fine start to a highly promising new series.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—The Mail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e (London)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This confident first novel from the creator of the television series \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch \u003c\/i\u003eturns expectations about village life on their head. . . . The novel's snappy dialogue benefits from [Chibnall's] experience writing for TV but it's also full of details, like the staging of the crime scene, that seem contrived to shock.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—The Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e (London)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A chilling crime scene pulls two well-drawn detectives into the lives of so many memorable characters (and suspects?) within a charming village community. A masterful, multi-layered, savor-every-page debut.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Alafair Burke, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Note\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A disturbing murder, a village with a gruesome past and a new detective determined to uncover the truth. With \u003ci\u003eDeath at the White Hart\u003c\/i\u003e, Chris Chibnall distills his talent for blockbusting screen drama into a deliciously gritty and well-written police procedural. A searing debut crime fans will love!”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Janice Hallett, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Appeal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A tremendous page-turner. Chris Chibnall marries a cool, sleek police drama with a warm, lived-in sense of his characters' inner lives. The result is exuberant, compassionate, and bewitching.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eFlynn Berry, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNorthern Spy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A small town, big heart mystery full of deep dark secrets and cleverly breadcrumbed clues – authentic, pacy, rich and extremely satisfying.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Andrea Mara, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSomeone in the Attic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“My kind of story! It grabs you by the throat from the start and doesn't let you breathe easy until the final page.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Tami Hoag, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBad Liar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Literally unputdownable. . . Just a huge treat to read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Marian Keyes, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Mistake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I loved it. A murder mystery that feels like it’s set \u003ci\u003eright now\u003c\/i\u003e, packed with vivid characters and a detective I adored. . . A wonderful book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Russell T Davies, showrunner and head writer, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brilliant characterization and fabulous suspense - as unputdownable as you'd expect from the writer of \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJenny Colgan, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bookshop on the Corner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e | \u003cb\u003eChris Chibnall\u003c\/b\u003e is a BAFTA-, Peabody-, and Royal Television Society-Award winning screenwriter, producer, and playwright. He is the creator of the internationally acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch\u003c\/i\u003e. Chibnall was also the showrunner of the BBC’s \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e. He has honorary doctorates from Edge Hill University and Sheffield Hallam University. Chibnall lives in West Dorset, England.","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759449616613,"sku":"NP9780593831595","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593831595.jpg?v=1775598603","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/death-at-the-white-hart-isbn-9780593831595","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}