Most imaginatively, it’s called the Peter Robinson Scholarship. "I grew up in the city. Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy, Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America, If Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956, The Last Million: Europe’s Displaced Persons from World War to Cold War, The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III, The Quiet Americans: Four CIA Spies at the Dawn of the Cold War — a Tragedy in Three Acts, The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. The first of a projected two-volume project, this book traces President John F. Kennedy’s formative years, from his childhood through his decision to run for president. New fiction from Elena Ferrante, Yaa Gyasi and Marilynne Robinson, Mariah Carey’s tell-all, several deep dives into Cold War espionage and more. Peter Robinson is a Canadian crime writer born in 1950. Banks needs a break—and gets one when he finds a connection to a real estate developer who could be the key to finding the truth. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click this link to pre-order the book, which will be released in October in Canada. “Peter Robinson is a master.” (Tess Gerritsen) “Thrilling, brilliantly plotted, beautifully paced.” (Louise Penny) "Robinson approaches his characters with immense compassion.” (New York Times Book Review on Many Rivers to Cross) "Reliable procedural entertainment from a pro’s pro, with an ending that guarantees more drama ahead.” Gyasi follows her highly acclaimed debut novel, “Homegoing,” with another moving family story. return false; Tommy also had a sadistic streak and a nasty temper, ready to explode at a moment’s notice. Robinson has a way of building suspense with each new chapter, keeping you on the very edge of your seat. AfterMath: The fiend known as the chameleon is finally in custody. With so many loose ends dangling, there is one thing Banks is sure of—solving the case will come at a terrible cost. Peter will be embarking on a tour to meet readers and discuss his latest novel, Many Rivers to Cross, from 16 September to 5 October. In her new novel, Robinson returns to the fictional universe she created with her 2004 book, “Gilead.” Now, she tells the story of Jack Boughton, the son of a preacher, who’s trying to make a life with a Black schoolteacher, Della Miles. This is awarded to a “crime writer with a substantial body of work who has garnered national and international recognition.” There was supposed to be a gala Awards Dinner in late May, at which the winners of the Arthur Ellis awards would be announced, along with the Grand Master, but this has been cancelled. He didn’t miss a beat.”. More information, Tuesday 24th September, 7pm There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 93-97 Albion St, Leeds LS1 5JS For more info, go to the ThrillerFest website. Peter Robinson’s Many Rivers to Cross Book Tour September 2, 2019 October 1, 2020 ~ Kirk Peter will be embarking on a tour to meet readers and discuss his latest novel, Many Rivers to Cross, from 16 September to 5 October. 4.3 out of 5 stars 972. ]. We Are Detectives with Mike Craven and Mari Hannah York Explore Library Book signing at Waterstones Leeds They discovered a bit of cocaine in the boy’s pocket, and after a medical examination they learned the boy had been stabbed to death. If you want to understand Peter Robinson as an author, you have to look at his Detective Banks books because they best represent his approach; while he has written quite a few novels in this particular series, the books below are considered among the best: In a Dry Season: A drought brings intrigue and mystery when it drains a local Thornfield Reservoir. The rubbish bin belonged to an elderly retired nurse who told Banks that she didn’t know the boy and didn’t how he ended up in the bin outside of her house. - "But certainly with age — a sense of mortality and introspection — Banks becomes more philosophical too. New fiction from Elena Ferrante, Yaa Gyasi and Marilynne Robinson, Mariah Carey’s tell-all, several deep dives into Cold War espionage and more. More information, Wednesday 18th September, 6.30pm Plain clothes, plain speaking, plain old brilliant at catching the bad guys, they are what make the genre tick. In a Dry Season brings readers to Hobb’s End, a village that was dying due to the closure of the flax mill. He is best known for his crime novels set in Yorkshire featuring Inspector Alan Banks.He has also published a number of other novels and short stories as well as some poems and two articles on writing.