ith the publication of the New York Times Notable Book River
of Darkness, Rennie Airth established himself as a master of
suspense. The Blood- Dimmed Tide, set in 1932, marks the return of
the beloved Inspector John Madden, whose discovery of a young
girlas mutilated corpse near his home in rural England brings him
out of retirement despite his wifeas misgivings. Soon he finds
himself chasing a killer whose horrific crime could have
implications far afield in a Europe threatened by the rise of
Hitler. A riveting, atmospheric, multilayered mystery, this intense
and intelligent tale more than delivers on the promise of Rennie
Airthas first thriller. BACKCOVER: aUnnerving... from a] richly
textured background, Airth draws a vivid cast of full-bodied
characters and a plot that satisfies.a a"The New York Times Book
Review" aAirthas first mystery, "River of Darkness," was impressive
enough to earn him several award nominations and much critical
applause. "The Blood-Dimmed Tide] deserves the same treatment.a
a"Chicago Tribune" The eagerly anticipated sequel to Rennie Airthas
widely acclaimed "River of Darkness" arises above the packa a"The
Dallas Morning News"
關於作者:
Rennie Airth was born in South Africa and worked for a number
of years as a foreign correspondent for Reuters. The Blood-Dimmed
Tide is the second novel in the Inspector Madden trilogy. He lives
in Italy.