{"product_id":"lying-dead-9780340922279","title":"Lying Dead","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like Inspector Wexford, you'll love DI Marjory Fleming . . . Brilliant classic crime thriller for fans of Ruth Rendell and Peter James.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI loved every minute of LYING DEAD and to top it off the answer to the whodunit is staggeringly well-concealed and yet obvious in retrospect, and one I certainly didn't guess. * Karen Meek, Eurocrime *\u003cbr\u003eI loved every minute of LYING DEAD and to top it off the answer to the whodunit is staggeringly well-concealed and yet obvious in retrospect, and one I certainly didn't guess. * Karen Meek, Eurocrime *\u003cbr\u003e'A fascinating cast of possible villains is explored in this skilfully plotted and well-paced novel, each vividly described, entirely believable and never sliding into the usual parodies of country folk. But its real strength is DI Marjory Fleming, both tough and vulnerable as she struggles to track down the killer . . . This book is a delight, from its leisurely start to the moving and unexpected finish. Even better, it's the second in a series, so there's more pleasure to come.' * \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e on THE DARKNESS AND THE DEEP *\u003cbr\u003eA welcome addition to the canon of Scottish crime fiction .. packed with red herrings and believable characters * Press and Journal *\u003cbr\u003eA welcome addition to the canon of Scottish crime fiction .. packed with red herrings and believable characters * Press and Journal *\u003cbr\u003e'Not for Templeton gruesome bodies strewn across the landscape left and right, here the emphasis is on character, motive and situation, building into an impressive whole. I'm sure it won't be long before I have to write \"the best-selling Aline Templeton\". This is seriously good crime writing.' * Sue Baker, 'Personal Choice', Publishing News *\u003cbr\u003e'In fictional terms the combination of domesticity and detection is very appealing, especially when it comes with a detailed, vivid portrayal of a complete society . . . an interesting, atmospheric and - I predict - televisual series.' * \u003ci\u003eLiterary Review\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eAn unalloyed pleasure - an intelligent, character-driven crime novel. * Andrew Taylor on COLD IN THE EARTH *\u003cbr\u003e[Aline Templeton] has demonstrated that, just when we thought Scotland was saturated with detectives, a strong woman can elbow her way in and find a unique niche. * \u003ci\u003eScotsman\u003c\/i\u003e on COLD IN THE EARTH *\u003cbr\u003e'It is always a pleasure to read Aline Templeton, but THE DARKNESS AND THE DEEP must surely be her best book to date. Aline's characters are so beautifully drawn . . .' * J Wallis Martin *\u003cbr\u003eA compelling read. * Margaret Yorke on COLD IN THE EARTH *\u003cbr\u003e'Loved it' * Val McDermid on THE DARKNESS AND THE DEEP *","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733620666711,"sku":"9780340922279","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lying-dead-9780340922279","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}