Small Vices (A&B Crime S.) [Hardcover]

David Armstrong (Author)

Book Description

Series: A&B Crime S. | Publication Date: May 2002

Through tatter'd clothes small vices do appear; Robes and furr'd gowns hide all. King Lear Act: 4 vi Lovers DC Jane Salt and Inspector Frank Kavanagh are separated by their work. She is in London investigating a series of audacious cash heists while he is Birmingham struggling to find a serial killer targeting the city's prostitutes. Can information provided by a young eco-warrior help the police prevent the death of another street girl? Meanwhile advances in DNA profiling are threatening to ruin the reputation of the newly appointed 'drug star' Michael Hyland. Desperate to protect himself he begins calling in favours from contacts in high places - a dangerous strategy that soon finds him in trouble...Small Vices is a thrilling and cleverly plotted new novel, tackling contemporary issues head on with Armstrong's characteristic dark humour.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Peopled with believable characters who fumble their way through realistic relationships [Armstong's work] has a certain sly humour and a great deal of understated warmth' Times Literary Supplement 'Excellent atmospheric thriller [with] a strong cast of flawed characters' Daily Telegraph 'David Armstrong is a new and arresting talent' Financial Times 'Quite Brilliant' The Sunday Times

About the Author

David Armstrong lives in Shropshire, England. His first novel was short-listed for the Crime Writers' Association Best First Crime Novel and since then his work has continued to receive critical acclaim.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: Allison & Busby LTD (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749005076
• ISBN-13: 978-0749005078
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,287,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)