{"product_id":"9780751576306_215","title":"Drowned Lives by Booth, Stephen | Subject:Crime, Thriller \u0026 Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description Set in and around the dark, misty canals of Lichfield, Stephen Booth's incredible new novel is awash with mystery.When council officer Chris Buckley is approached by an odd old man demanding help in healing a decades-old family rift, he sends the stranger away.But then the old man is murdered, and the police arrive on the Chris's doorstep asking questions to which he has no answers.As Chris begins to look into the circumstances of the murder, he uncovers a deadly secret in the silt and mud of the local canals that he'll realise was better kept buried.PRAISE FOR STEPHEN BOOTH'Makes high summer as terrifying as midwinter'Val McDermid'A modern master'Guardian'Crime writing of the finest quality'Daily Mail'Ingenious plotting and richly atmospheric'Reginald Hill'A first-rate mystery'Sunday Telegraph Review Clever, beautifully written and superbly plotted, this isan entertaining page-turner with a compelling twist in the tail. ?Lancashire Evening PostThe brooding presence of Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District, hangs over Stephen Booth'sfine novel Fall down Dead ?Sunday TimesThe historical details addfascinating depth to this big fat mystery ?Evening StandardStephen Booth (of the Cooper \u0026amp; Fry police series) has writtena crackerjack standalone novel inDrowned Lives ?Winnipeg Free PressThe Peak District setting is as striking as ever . . . the ever-present threat of violencewill get under your skin. ?Real CrimeThe master of this territory ?Sunday ExpressThis is anenjoyable, very readable yet understated crime novel by an accomplished author. ?Crime Fiction LoverThe highest of the Derbyshire peaks is thedramatic setting . . .Gripping ?The TimesThe underlying mystery and the moments of high drama place the novel firmly in the crime genre, but the mix of ingredients adds up to far more.Drowned Lives isStephen Booth at the top of his game ?Mystery PeopleAninteresting and absorbing personal read that I enjoyed as a fan of Booth's many other crime thrillers. I am sure book clubs will love the theme and have much to discuss and unravel ?NBAnelegant reflection of what's happening in the country at large. ?The Book BagAll through the book is a chilld atsmophere and it givesa tight edginess to the tale. Anotherexcellent read from Booth ?Sunday SportPacked with the misty atmosphere of the Saffordshire canals . . . I loved both the historical and modern storylines and the moody waterways' backdrop ?Peterborough Evening TelegraphI love reading about these characters. I love the world in which Ben moves and I really enjoy the cases with which he is confronted. I always look forward to the next installment of thiswonderful series. ?For Winter NightsA compelling read with well-developed characters. Equally fascinating was the way the background to the group of hikers was revealed, and eventually the killer was unmasked. But I didn't guess who!Most highly recommended ?Mystery PeopleAs ever in Booth'slong-running, award-winning and hugely popular Peak District series, it's the extraordinary landscape and its often violent history that most captivates the reader ?Morning StarThe plot is good, withplenty of twists and a villain I didn't spot even though there were plenty of clues ?The Book Bag (blog) Book Description Set in and around the dark, misty canals of Lichfield, Stephen Booth's incredible first standalone novel is awash with mystery. About the Author Stephen Booth is the internationally bestselling, CWA Dagger-winning author of the acclaimed thrillers featuring Cooper and Fry. The series is in development as a TV programme. Booth lives in Nottingham.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used Good | Paperback","offers":[{"title":"Used Good","offer_id":42917279990006,"sku":"9780751576306_F3_D5","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/3857\/8002\/products\/61va-MScEJL.jpg?v=1648200839","url":"https:\/\/www.worthing.in\/products\/9780751576306_215","provider":"Worthing.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}