Deception On His Mind Av Elizabeth George

<p><b>The standalone novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's <i>Lynley</i></b><br><br>Balford-le-Nez is a dying seaside town on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community is found dead near its beach, the sleepy town ignites with unrest.<br><br>While the Pakistani community demonstrates ad argues that the murder is a crime of hate aimed at an entire ethnic group, local police turn their attention to the leader of the Pakistani demonstrators, a young man who has long been a thorn in their side. <br><br>Working without her long-time partner, Detective Inspector Lynley, Sergeant Barbara Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and a case very close to her own heart, but also the terrible price people pay for deceiving others . . . and themselves.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Deception on his Mind</i></b><br><br><b>'A rich, multi-layered novel . . . All the important contemporary themes are covered and handled with a skill and sureness of touch that only years of practice can achieve . . . It all feels so right and real'</b><br><b><i>Guardian</i></b><br><br><b>'She can compete with the best . . . A book worthy of her immense talent'</b><br><b><i>The Times</i></b><br><br><b>'A gripping detective story . . . George builds up a complex picture of racial struggles and cultural differences'</b><br><b><i>Woman & Home</i></b><br><br><b>'A rich blend of crime, culture and class'</b><br><b><i>USA Today</i></b><br><br><b>'There is a mad scramble when the newest Elizabeth George mystery comes in. We fight over it; outright thefts off people's desks are not unknown; we fall on our knees and beg to borrow it . . . [<i>Deception on his Mind</i>] is a winner'</b><br><b><i>Denver Post</i></b></p>