Sleeping in the Ground

In Sleeping in the Ground, Chief Inspector Banks navigates a complex investigation involving a shocking mass murder, personal struggles, and buried secrets.

In Sleeping in the Ground, the twenty-fourth installment of Peter Robinson's acclaimed Banks Series, readers are drawn into a chilling narrative that begins with a shocking mass murder at a wedding in a quaint Dales church. The aftermath of this heinous crime sets off a massive manhunt, as the police scramble to apprehend the shooter. However, as the investigation unfolds, Chief Inspector Banks is left grappling with unanswered questions and a nagging sense of doubt about what truly transpired that fateful day.

As Banks delves deeper into the case, he finds himself haunted not only by the crime but also by personal demons, including the memory of his first serious girlfriend's death and the unexpected reappearance of profiler Jenny Fuller. This emotional turmoil compels him to seek the truth behind the murders, leading him to uncover a series of forensic and psychological puzzles. Each revelation pulls him closer to long-buried secrets that may hold the key to understanding the motives behind the violence.

With tension mounting and the clock ticking, Banks races against time to piece together the fragments of the past. Just when the surprising truth comes to light, he realizes that it might be too late to prevent further tragedy. Sleeping in the Ground masterfully weaves together elements of police procedure and psychological intrigue, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.