Death Comes for the Fat Man
Death Comes for the Fat Man by Reginald Hill is a gripping narrative published by HarperCollins on March 13, 2007. This 416-page novel unfolds the story of Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel, who lies in a hospital bed after a devastating explosion, relying on his indomitable will to survive. His colleague, Chief Inspector Peter Pascoe, is determined to uncover those responsible for the attack, navigating a complex web of intrigue and danger.
As Pascoe pursues leads, he encounters the Templars, a shadowy group that believes in using terror to combat terrorism. Ignoring his own injuries and the concerns of those around him, Pascoe delves deeper into a world where the law struggles to reach, revealing potential support from influential figures who view collateral damage as an unfortunate necessity. Set against the backdrop of Manchester and the Yorkshire countryside, this edition presents a compelling exploration of crime and morality, with the ever-present spirit of Dalziel looming over the investigation.
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There was no sign of life. But not for a second did Pascoe admit the possibility of death. Dalziel was indestructible. Dalziel is, and was, and forever shall be, world without end, amen. Everybody knew that. Therein lay half his power. Chief constables might come and chief constables might go, but Fat Andy went on forever.
Caught in the blast of a huge explosion, Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel lies on a hospital bed, with only a life support system and his indomitable will between him and the Great Beyond. Meanwhile, his colleague, Chief Inspector Peter Pascoe, is determined to find those responsible.
Ignoring his own injuries, the advice of his friends, and the pleas of his wife, Pascoe follows a winding trail to the Templars, a mysterious group that believes the only way to fight terrorism is through terror. Where the arm of the law cannot reach, their work begins. Soon Pascoe comes to suspect that they may have support and sympathy in high places, from men ready to accept the death of a policeman or of any other innocent bystander as regrettable but unavoidable collateral damage.
From the streets of Manchester to the Yorkshire countryside, Pascoe searches for the truth. And above it all, like a huge zeppelin threatening to break from its moorings, hovers the disembodied spirit of Andy Dalziel.
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