I've often seen this series recommended, and as I prefer to read in order when possible I have begun with the first one, "Gallows View". Halfway through, and God is it deadly dull. I do realise that authors develop and improve, so I can overlook the odd bit of clunky style, but is it really worth while persevering?
Probably my favourite author of this genre is Ruth Rendell, although I do prefer her one-off novels to the Wexford series. Loved Inspector Morse, and was reading the books long before they were dramatised for TV. Did like early PD James, but she's got a bit too ponderous for my taste now.
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ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 21/09/2022 14:32
I can't seem to find anything out about the latest Banks book. There's nothing on the website and hasn't been for a while. Currently reading the latest Simon Serrailler.
I know this is "zombie" but just to mention that Gallows View was 24 years old when the OP was written, so of course it's going to be slow. I started the Peter Robinson books with Caedmon's Song, not a Banks book, but that got me into them.
Gettingbythanks · 21/09/2022 17:27
The last Banks book Not Dark Yet was out earlier in the year. Robinson’s next Banks is scheduled for publication at the end of March next year.
ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 21/09/2022 14:32
I can't seem to find anything out about the latest Banks book. There's nothing on the website and hasn't been for a while. Currently reading the latest Simon Serrailler.
I know this is "zombie" but just to mention that Gallows View was 24 years old when the OP was written, so of course it's going to be slow. I started the Peter Robinson books with Caedmon's Song, not a Banks book, but that got me into them.
Gettingbythanks · 21/09/2022 17:27
The last Banks book Not Dark Yet was out earlier in the year. Robinson’s next Banks is scheduled for publication at the end of March next year.
ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 21/09/2022 14:32
I can't seem to find anything out about the latest Banks book. There's nothing on the website and hasn't been for a while. Currently reading the latest Simon Serrailler.
I know this is "zombie" but just to mention that Gallows View was 24 years old when the OP was written, so of course it's going to be slow. I started the Peter Robinson books with Caedmon's Song, not a Banks book, but that got me into them.
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