Trick of the Dark
Trick of the Dark by Val McDermid is an abridged edition published by Hachette Audio in 2010. This edition presents a compelling narrative centered around Charlie Flint, a disgraced psychiatrist who, barred from practice, receives a summons to Oxford from a former professor. Tasked with investigating the death of her professor’s daughter’s husband, Charlie finds herself drawn into a complex web of intrigue within the storied environment of Oxford colleges.
Readers will discover a blend of mystery and psychological thriller elements as Charlie navigates the intricacies of the case. The story explores themes relevant to the LGBTQ+ community and features women sleuths, making it a notable entry in the genre. As Charlie delves deeper, she uncovers layers of deception that challenge her understanding of the crime, revealing that the truth is often more elusive than it appears. This edition offers an engaging experience for fans of literary mysteries and suspenseful narratives.
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“Val McDermid is one of the bright lights of the mystery field.”—The Washington Post”She’s the best we’ve got.”—The New York Times Book ReviewBarred from practice, disgraced psychiatrist Charlie Flint receives a mysterious summons to Oxford from an old professor who wants her to look into the death of her daughter’s husband. But as Charlie delves deeper into the case and steps back into the arcane world of Oxford colleges, she realizes that there is much more to this crime than meets the eye.Val McDermid has published twenty-four novels. An internationally best-selling author, her books have been translated into thirty languages. She has won more than a dozen major awards, most recently the 2010 Crime Writers’ Association Cartier Diamond Dagger Award for outstanding achievement in the field of mysteries.
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