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Autographs in the Rain Quintin Jardine

Autographs in the Rain By Quintin Jardine

Autographs in the Rain by Quintin Jardine


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Summary

As DCI Bob Skinner takes an evening stroll with a gorgeous filmstar, the worst of his worries seems to be a scheming colleague back at Headquarters. Then a frightening shot-gun attack sends Skinner and his old flame diving for cover and danger seems to have zeroed in on the detective once again.

Autographs in the Rain Summary

Autographs in the Rain by Quintin Jardine

As Bob Skinner takes an evening stroll with a gorgeous filmstar on his arm, surely the worst of his worries is that back at Headquarters, an ambitious new colleague is scheming to enlarge his territory at Skinner's expense. But when a frightening shot-gun attack sends Skinner and his old flame Louise Banks diving for cover, it seems danger has zeroed in on him once again...

Autographs in the Rain Reviews

'I am sure Rankin fans are seeking him out' The Bookseller - The Bookseller

'If Ian Rankin is the Robert Carlyle of Scottish crime writers, then Jardine is surely its Sean Connery' Herald (Glasgow)

'If you're looking for a detective whose personal life is as active, contradictory and complicated as his job then follow the Edinburgh exploits of Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner in Quintin Jardine's Skinner series. The rough-and-ready Christopher Eccleston who impressed us with his accent in Shallow Grave could easily star, and Julianna Margulies could convince anyone that she's a sexy American who cuts up dead bodies' Radio Times

THURSDAY LEGENDS:

'Heart-stopping thriller' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

'Gritty cop drama that makes Taggart look tame' Northern Echo Darlington

Praise for previous novels:

'More twists and turns than TV's Taggart at its best' Stirling Observer

Skinner's Rules:

'Remarkably assured novel...a tour de force' New York Times

'Excellent thriller' Manchester Evening News

'Deplorably readable' Guardian

'A first-class read' Jeffrey Archer

'Compelling stuff...one to watch' Oxford Times

'As hardboiled as any Taggart story' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

'Rich in local characterisation...an enjoyable adventure' Edinburgh Evening News

Skinner's Festival:

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About Quintin Jardine

Quintin Jardine was a journalist before joining the Government Information Service where he spent nine years as an advisor to ministers and civil servants. Later he moved into political PR, until in 1986 he 'privatized' himself, to become and independent public relations consultant. He lives in East Lothian.

Additional information

GOR002961284
9780747274469
0747274460
Autographs in the Rain by Quintin Jardine
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Headline Publishing Group
20010705
288
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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