About the book
It’s the May half-term school holiday, and the first warm day of the year has drawn a few children to the River Swain for a swim. When one boy chases another off the path that runs alongside Hindswell Woods, a glimpse of orange through the trees tempts them into the shadows. Moments later, their high spirits vanish in an instant, for there, to their shock (and ghoulish fascination), they find a man in a brightly coloured shirt hanging from a branch by a rope around his neck. Alan Banks is in London with his new girlfriend when news of the kids’ ghastly discovery reaches the police in Eastvale, so the case falls to Annie Cabbot. And she’s mystified. Why would a successful set and costume designer, with a well-reviewed production of Othello currently playing, be in such despair that he would take his own life?
In All the Colours of Darkness,Peter Robinson has written an exceptionally gripping and intricately plotted story that delivers hard truths about jealousy and betrayal—and of the insidious, corrosive power of secrets. Once more, Robinson proves that he is one of the finest crime-fiction writers in the world.
Editions of All the Colours of Darkness
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780771076114
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771076176
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771072758
- EBook
- ISBN 9781551991450
Read an Excerpt
It’s the May half-term school holiday, and the first warm day of the year has drawn a few children to the River Swain for a swim. When one boy chases another off the path that runs alongside Hindswell Woods, a glimpse of orange through the trees tempts them into the shadows. Moments later, their high spirits vanish in an instant, for there, to their shock (and ghoulish fascination), they find a man in a brightly coloured shirt hanging from a branch by a rope around his neck. Alan Banks is in London with his new girlfriend when news of the kids’ ghastly discovery reaches the police in Eastvale, so the case falls to Annie Cabbot. And she’s mystified. Why would a successful set and costume designer, with a well-reviewed production of Othello currently playing, be in such despair that he would take his own life?
In All the Colours of Darkness,Peter Robinson has written an exceptionally gripping and intricately plotted story that delivers hard truths about jealousy and betrayal—and of the insidious, corrosive power of secrets. Once more, Robinson proves that he is one of the finest crime-fiction writers in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All the Colours of Darkness about?
It’s the May half-term school holiday, and the first warm day of the year has drawn a few children to the River Swain for a swim. When one boy chases another off the path that runs alongside Hindswell Woods, a glimpse of orange through the trees tempts them into the shadows. Moments later, their high spirits vanish in an instant, for there, to their shock (and ghoulish fascination), they find a man in a brightly coloured shirt hanging from a branch by a rope around his neck. Alan Banks is in London with his new girlfriend when news of the kids’ ghastly discovery reaches the police in Eastvale, so the case falls to Annie Cabbot. And she’s mystified. Why would a successful set and costume designer, with a well-reviewed production of Othello currently playing, be in such despair that he would take his own life?
In All the Colours of Darkness,Peter Robinson has written an exceptionally gripping and intricately plotted story that delivers hard truths about jealousy and betrayal—and of the insidious, corrosive power of secrets. Once more, Robinson proves that he is one of the finest crime-fiction writers in the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in All the Colours of Darkness?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of All the Colours of Darkness?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771076114
Is All the Colours of Darkness part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Inspector Alan Banks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book All the Colours of Darkness?
Peter Robinson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
All the Colours of Darkness is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780771076114) and paperback(ISBN 9780771076176) and paperback(ISBN 9780771072758) and ebook(ISBN 9781551991450)
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