Peter Lovesey
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Against the Grain
***A new Peter Diamond novel from the CWA Diamond-Dagger-winner Peter Lovesey*** 'His work is the gold standard for UK crime fiction writing' DEADLY PLEASURES 'Peter…
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Showstopper
Bath's top detective, Peter Diamond, doesn't believe in jinxes. So when he's asked to investigate a top TV show plagued by a series of misfortunes,…
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Reader, I Buried Them and Other Stories
A twisty collection of short stories from the master of classic crime fiction, Peter Lovesey, one of which stars his most popular creation, Peter Diamond.…
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Diamond and the Eye
Of all the weird characters Detective Superintendent Peter Diamond has met in Bath, this one is the most extreme: a twenty-first-century private eye called Johnny…
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The Finisher
Through a particularly tragic series of events, couch potato Maeve Kelly has been forced to sign up for the Other Half, Bath's springtime half-marathon. What…
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Swing, Swing Together
The seventh book in the Sergeant Cribb series by Peter Lovesey London, 1889: After Jerome K Jerome's Three Men in a Boat became a Victorian…
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Waxwork
The eighth book in the Sergeant Cribb series by Peter Lovesey London, 1888. Though Miriam Cromer has confessed to the murder of her husband's assistant,…
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Mad Hatter's Holiday
The beloved Sergeant Cribb series by Peter Lovesey It's 1882 and Albert Moscrop, who is spending his holiday in Brighton observing human nature through a…
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A Case of Spirits
The beloved Sergeant Cribb series by Peter Lovesey The spiritualist movement has captivated a segment of Victorian London: manifestations, the occult, and 'sensitives' are in…
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Invitation to a Dynamite Party
The beloved Sergeant Cribb series by Peter Lovesey The year is 1884. London is being terrorised by a series of bomb blasts - even within…
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Killing with Confetti
The eighteenth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey. As a New Year begins in Bath, Ben Brace proposes to his long-term…
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Beau Death
Peter Diamond investigates a mystery of the past in the seventeenth case for the brilliant Bath detective. A wrecking ball crashes through the roof of…
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Wobble to Death
The first book in the Sergeant Cribb series, from Peter Lovesey. In Victorian London, race-walking, or 'wobbles', are all the rage. So on a Monday…
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Abracadaver
The third book in the Sergeant Cribb series, from Peter Lovesey. A practical joker is haunting the popular music halls of Victorian London - but…
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The Detective Wore Silk Drawers
The second book in the Sergeant Cribb series, from Peter Lovesey. Reissue of Peter Lovesey's first acclaimed book that started his career nearly 50 years…
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Another One Goes Tonight
Peter Diamond, the Bath detective brilliant at rooting out murder, is peeved at being diverted to Professional Standards to enquire into a police car accident.…
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Down Among the Dead Men
The fifteenth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey. A nightmare discovery in the boot of a stolen BMW plunges car thief…
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The Stone Wife
The fourteenth Peter Diamond case has the eminent detective in pursuit of a murderer after a theft at an auction house goes wrong. Just as…
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Rough Cider
The standalone novel from the critically-acclaimed Peter Lovesey. Rough Cider was nominated for an Edgar Award. It is World War II and American soldiers stationed…
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Keystone
A murder mystery set in the world of silent movies, from the award-winning author, Peter Lovesey. Warwick Easton is a cop - a movie cop,…
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The False Inspector Dew
A standalone novel from the critically acclaimed Peter Lovesey. The False Inspector Dew was the winner of the 1982 CWA Gold Dagger. It is 1921,…
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The Circle
The first solo case for DCI Hen Mallin, introduced in The House Sitter. When widowed parcel-force worker Bob Naylor plucks up the courage to join…
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The Reaper
Otis Joy is a very good vicar - he attracts record-breaking congregations, is admired and respected by all, and the village of Foxford is delighted…
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The Secret Hangman
The ninth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond mystery series. Bath detective Peter Diamond is having woman trouble. His boss wants him to find the…
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The House Sitter
The eighth Peter Diamond Mystery, also introducing Hen Mallin, from Peter Lovesey's award-winning series. Shortlisted for the Barry Award. At first everyone presumes that the…
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Upon A Dark Night
The fifth crime novel in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey. A young woman emerges from a coma. Who is she, and why…
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The Vault
The sixth mystery book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey. When a severed hand from the vault of Bath Abbey Churchyard arrives…
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Diamond Dust
Diamond Dust is the most difficult case of Detective Inspector Diamond's career, and the seventh book from Peter Lovesey's award-winning series. Shortlisted for the Barry…
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The Tooth Tattoo
The thirteenth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey. Peter Diamond, head of Bath CID, takes a city break in Vienna, where…
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The Last Detective
A woman's naked body is found floating in the weeds of a lake near Bath, by an elderly woman walking her Siamese cats. No-one comes…
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Bloodhounds
The fourth uniquely stylish crime novel, from the award-winning Peter Diamond series. 'Darling, if ever I've met a group of potential murderers anywhere, it's the…
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The Summons
The third detective story in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey. The summons comes at night. Two policemen collect Peter Diamond from his…
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Diamond Solitaire
The second crime story from the award-winning Peter Diamond mystery series, by Peter Lovesey. Peter Diamond, ex-CID and notoriously difficult to work with, is sacked…
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Bertie and the Tinman
The first book in the delightfully witty crime series set in late 19th century bohemian Paris, following the adventures of Bertie, Prince of Wales It…
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Bertie and the Seven Bodies
The second book in the delightfully witty crime series set in late 19th century bohemian Paris, following the adventures of Bertie, Prince of Wales. In…
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Cop To Corpse
The explosive twelfth Peter Diamond case. In the small hours of a Sunday morning in the city of Bath a policeman on beat duty is…
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Crime Of Miss Oyster Brown
This collection of 18 short stories presents a diverse range of characters and scenarios, from guilt-ridden fraudsters to love-sick murderers. Murderers, thieves and conmen display…
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Do Not Exceed The Stated Dose
Peter Lovesey's short stories have won him international acclaim, many awards and a wide readership. This new collection again demonstrates his exceptional talent in crafting…
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Bertie And The Crime Of Passion
The third in the delightfully witty crime series set in late 19th century bohemian Paris, following the adventures of Bertie, Prince of Wales. Bertie is…
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Dead Gorgeous
Previously titled On the Edge, this is Peter Lovesey's classic crime thriller set in the immediate post-war years. Rose and Antonia had a good war.…
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Stagestruck
The eleventh Peter Diamond mystery from the master of crime fiction, Peter Lovesey. There's plenty of drama, of the wrong kind, when a fading pop…
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Skeleton Hill
Peter Diamond's tenth case is a perfect piece of superbly entertaining crime fiction from a master of the genre. Battle and burial are built into…
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The Headhunters
The second case for DCI Hen Mallin, introduced in The House Sitter. When widowed parcel-force worker Bob Naylor plucks up the courage to join a…