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by Peter Dickinson (Author)
"Peter Dickinson is my own chosen demigod in the pantheon of crime fiction."
--Laurie R. King
--Penelope Lively "He is the true original, a superb writer who revitalises the traditions of the mystery genre . . . incapable of writing a trite or inelegant sentence . . . a master."
--P. D. James "He sets new standards in the mystery field that will be hard to live up to."
--Ruth Rendell "He has an eye and a mind and a voice like no other."
--Donald E. Westlake "A fresh triumph . . . a simultaneous insight into kids and their minders, and emerging nations, and the concept of freedom - all done with consummate story-telling skill."
--Peter Lovesey "Read this book carefully. It's a jewel."
--The New York Times Review "Brilliantly imaginative first detective story . . .wonderfully convincing."
--The Observer "Mr Dickinson is the most original crime novelist to appear for a long, long time."
--The Guardian "Brilliantly original, as always."
--Times Literary Supplement "Wry, witty, irresistible."
--The Financial Times "Dickinson tops all his prizewinners with this stunning psychological thriller."
--Publishers Weekly Peter Dickinson has twice received the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger. He lives in England and is married to the novelist Robin McKinley.
Author Biography
Peter Dickinson: Peter Dickinson OBE has twice received the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger as well as the Guardian Award and Whitbread Prize. His latest book is Earth and Air: Tales of Elemental Spirits (Big Mouth House). He lives in England and is married to the novelist Robin McKinley.
Number of Pages: 204
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: April 23, 2013
