Friend of the Devil: The 17th DCI Banks crime novel from The Master of the Police Procedural

In a chilling start, a quadriplegic woman is found on a cliff's edge, staring blankly toward the roaring North Sea. As DCI Banks investigates the scene, he is drawn into a web of deceit, secrets, and buried memories. The case takes unexpected twists, revealing that not everything is as it seems in this tight-knit community.

With each clue uncovered, Banks grapples with his own demons while racing against time. The atmosphere is a blend of tension and intrigue, filled with rich character development and realistic police procedures that make his journey all the more engaging. Peter Robinson delivers yet another compelling chapter in the DCI Banks series, inviting readers on a gripping ride toward the truth.