In a Dark House (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels #10) (Mass Market)

An abandoned Southwark warehouse burns next door to a women's shelter for victims of spousal abuse. Within it lies the charred corpse of a female body burned beyond all recognition. At the same time, workers at Guy's Hospital anxiously discuss the disappearance of a hospital administrator -- a beautiful, emotionally fragile young woman who's vanished without a trace.

And in an old, dark, rambling London house, nine-year-old
Harriet's awful fears won't be silenced -- as she worries about her
feuding parents, her schoolwork . . . and the strange woman who
is her only companion in this scary, unfamiliar place.

Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid -- lovers and former partners -- have their own pressing concerns. But they must put aside private matters to investigate these disturbing cases. Yet neither Gemma nor Duncan realize how closely the cases are connected -- or how important their resolutions will be for an abducted young child who is frightened, alone . . . and in serious peril.

Deborah Crombie is a native Texan who has lived in both England and Scotland. She now lives in McKinney, Texas, sharing a house that is more than one hundred years old with her husband, two cats, and two German shepherds.

Product Details ISBN: 9780060525262
ISBN-10: 0060525266
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication Date: December 27th, 2005
Pages: 384
Language: English
Series: Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels

“Crombie has laid claim to the literary territory of moody psychological suspense owned by P.D. James and Barbara Vine.” — Washington Post

“Crombie...has evolved into a masterful novelist.” — Denver Post

“A master of the modern British mystery...one writer who gets better with every book.” — Harrisburg Patriot News

“Rich and complex.” — London Times

“A defiinite recomendation for fans of Elizabeth george, P.D. James and Ruth Rendell.” — Library Journal

“Crombie keeps this series on its toes with her smooth procedural techniques and engagingly eccentric characters.” — New York Times Book Review

“An uncanny affinity for the English detective genre...Her characters are three-dimensional and are drawn with compassion and sensitivity.” — Dallas Morning News

Crombie’s steady hand drives teh story--and the likable Kincaid and james--safely home again. — Texas Monthly

“...interesting and attractive characters...” — Publishers Weekly

“As always, Ms. Crombie peoples her novel with well-drawn, interesting characters. — Richmond Times-Dispatch

In this dark house, the author’s light shines brightly. — Richmond Times-Dispatch on In a Dark House