{"product_id":"in-the-key-of-death","title":"In the Key of Death","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe tranquility of a genteel household\u003c\/b\u003e is shattered when an elderly piano teacher is found brutally murdered, leaving her sibling devastated and demanding answers. Enter DCI Brendan Moran, called out of retirement at short notice, to tackle the baffling case. As Moran delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the murder, a web of complex connections and puzzling alibis among the suspects leave him struggling to pinpoint the elusive killer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the investigation intensifies, one of Moran's own team members becomes infatuated by the enigmatic leader of a self-sufficient commune, and suspicions are raised concerning a possible connection to the murder. With time running out, Moran must unravel the secrets concealed behind the commune's Utopian façade and navigate a dangerous labyrinth of deception to uncover the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Key of Death\u003c\/i\u003e intertwines themes of childhood trauma, psychological coercion and emotional manipulation - all wrapped up in a page-turning police procedural. \u003ci\u003eIn the Key of Death\u003c\/i\u003e is masterfully crafted, blending moments of intense suspense with Hunter's customary wry humour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Key of Death\u003c\/i\u003e is number ten in the popular \u003ci\u003eDCI Brendan Moran\u003c\/i\u003e crime series.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you like \u003cb\u003eVal McDermid\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eIan Rankin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDCI Banks\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eVera\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eShetland TV series\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll love this tense and exciting crime novel from CWA award-winning author, Scott Hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eREVIEWS -\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe DCI Brendan Moran Crime Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e★★★★★ \u003ci\u003e'... a well-planned, well-written novel. The writer has a fertile imagination and an attractive narrative style.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e★★★★★ '\u003ci\u003e... one of the best reads I have had this year. Gripped by the grizzled Irish detective.....plenty of twists and turns. Bravo!'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e★★★★★ \u003ci\u003eThe story rattles into action and concludes with two jaw-dropping climaxes and a final fraught decision. This series is destined for greatness.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinci Books Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55007202017623,"sku":"9781036709228","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/4569\/5575\/files\/2527253482557.jpg?v=1789309414","url":"https:\/\/somiibooks.com\/products\/in-the-key-of-death","provider":"Somiibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}