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The 28th twisting installment in the DCI Alan Banks mystery series that Stephen King calls “the best now on the market.” In November 1980, Nick Hartley returns home from a university lecture to find his house crawling with police. His ex-girlfriend, Alice Poole, has been found murdered, and her new boyfriend Mark Woodcroft is missing. Nick is the prime suspect. The case quickly goes cold, but Nick cannot let it go. He embarks on a career in investigative journalism, determined to find Alices murderer—but his obsession leads him down a dangerous path.Decades later, in November 2019, an archaeologist unearths a skeleton that turns out to be far more contemporary than the Roman remains she is seeking. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called in to investigate, but there is little to be gleaned from the remains themselves. Left with few clues, Banks and his team must rely on their wits to hunt down a killer. As the two cases unfurl, the investigations twist and turn to an explosive conclusion.

In Peter Robinson's captivating novel, "Standing in the Shadows: A Novel (Inspector Banks Novels Book 28)", Inspector Alan Banks is once again thrust into the heart of a complex and sinister investigation. The story begins with the discovery of a young woman's body in a secluded woodland, a crime that bears striking similarities to a series of unsolved murders that have haunted Banks for years.

As Banks delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and hidden connections that span decades. The investigation leads him to a group of individuals who were once members of a radical political movement, and he soon realizes that the past is not as buried as he thought.

With his characteristic tenacity and sharp instincts, Banks races against time to unravel the truth. He must confront his own demons and confront the darkness that lurks within the shadows, all while trying to protect those closest to him.

Throughout the novel, Robinson masterfully weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives, creating a rich and engrossing narrative. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own motivations and secrets. The author's evocative writing style brings the Yorkshire setting to life, creating a palpable sense of atmosphere and tension.

"Standing in the Shadows" is a gripping and thought-provoking thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Peter Robinson delivers a compelling story that explores the complexities of guilt, redemption, and the enduring power of the past.