River of Darkness by Rennie Airth
"It's the tactics and the terrain, the morale and the characters that make the difference between an average thriller and one as good as this."--The New York Times Book ReviewUpon its original publication, River of Darkness awed readers who look for intelligent, well-plotted psychological mysteries. This "fine, frightening piece of work" (Kirkus Reviews) introduces inspector John Madden who, in the years following World War I, is sent to a small village to investigate a particularly gruesome attack. The local police dismiss the slaughter as a botched robbery, but Madden detects the signs of a madman at work. With the help of Dr. Helen Blackwell, who introduces him to the latest developments in criminal psychology, Madden sets out to identify and capture the killer, even as the murderer sets his sights on his next innocent victims.
Rennie Airth is a South African native who now resides in Italy. He is the award-winning author of six acclaimed John Madden mysteries and formerly worked as a foreign journalist for Reuters.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780143035701 |
| ISBN 10 | 0143035703 |
| Title | River of Darkness |
| Author | Rennie Airth |
| Series | A John Madden Mystery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2005-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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