In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner

Mystery Detective Fiction Psychological Thriller

Description

When two bodies—a retired undercover officer’s daughter and an unidentified man—are discovered in a prehistoric stone circle in Derbyshire, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley is called in to uncover the truth. The victims’ identities, their connection, and the reason they were brought to this ancient site form a perplexing case that reaches into the secrets of the local community and the police force. As Lynley and his colleagues pursue the evidence, they confront questions of loyalty, betrayal, hidden lives, and the difficult boundary between justice and vengeance. Rich in atmosphere and psychological complexity, the novel delivers a gripping investigation in Elizabeth George’s acclaimed Inspector Lynley series.