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DIALOGUES OF THE DEAD

By: Reginald Hill
Published By: Double9 Books
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"Dialogues of the Dead" is a singular penned via Reginald Hill, seamlessly blending mystery and wit in a gripping narrative. This work is a part of Hill's acclaimed Dalziel and Pascoe series, providing the dynamic detective duo of Superintendent Andrew Dalziel and Detective Chief Inspector Peter Pascoe. The story revolves around a series of cryptic letters, every signed via a deceased historic parent, which includes Karl Marx and Marilyn Monroe. As Dalziel and Pascoe investigate, they resolve a complicated internet of connections between the living and the dead. The novel cleverly employs the literary device of dialogues among ancient personalities, supplying a completely unique angle on the unfolding thriller. Hill skillfully weaves collectively factors of crime, philosophy, and social observation, developing a narrative this is both intellectually stimulating and enjoyable. The witty exchanges among the characters, the cleverly built plot, and the exploration of profound issues make "Dialogues of the Dead" a standout in the detective style. Through this novel, Reginald Hill showcases his mastery in crafting complex mysteries with a touch of humor and a keen understanding of human nature.

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Reginald Hill

Ralph Reginald Charles Hill FRSL was an English crime writer who was born on April 3, 1936, and died on January 12, 2012. He won the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement in 1995. In 1978, the Detection Club made him a member, which is a very honor. A "very ordinary" family gave birth to Hill. Reg Hill, his father, played professional football. His mom liked Golden Age crime writers, and he learned about the subject while getting books for her from the library. He did well on the 11+ test and did very well in English at Carlisle Grammar School. He did National Service from 1955 to 1957 and then read English at St. Catherine's College, Oxford, from 1957 to 1960. After that, he became a senior lecturer at Doncaster College of Education and taught for many years. After 34 years of paid work, he quit in 1980 to write full-time. Hill is best known for writing more than 20 books about cops Andrew Dalziel, Peter Pascoe, and Edgar Wield from Yorkshire. The names were used by the BBC in the show Dalziel and Pascoe. Warren Clarke played Dalziel, Colin Buchanan played Pascoe, and David Royle played Wield.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publishing Year: 2023
  • Language: English
  • Paperback: 158 Pages
  • ISBN-10: 9360469564
  • ISBN-13: 9789360469566
  • Item Weight: 237 g
  • Dimension : 216 x 140 x 9.07mm
  • Country of Origin : India
  • Reading age : 10+
  • Importer: Double 9 Books
  • Packer: Double 9 Books
  • Book Type : History / General