Peter Robinson’s Inspector Banks novels (22 in all!) have cemented his status as a master of mysteries and thrillers. The upcoming release of his standalone No Cure for Love brings the fast-paced whirlwind of twists and turns that’s garnered him legions of fans but, for the first time, takes us on an America-set mystery. And not just any America, but the topsy-turvy glitz, glamour, and grit of Hollywood.
The story follows rising star Sarah Broughton, a Brit still uncomfortable with the oddball culture of show business. Sarah has a past that runs far deeper than the name she left in England, Sally Bolton. Someone is sending her increasingly threatening letters…letters that know too much. When obsession turns to murder, Sarah must rely on Detective Arvo Hughes—a specialist in Hollywood stalkers—as the two discover just how hard it is to outrun the past and to keep a secret buried.
I took the opportunity to read No Cure for Love over the holiday weekend and was quickly absorbed. I’m not the only one—#1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly provides a fantastic forward and some not-so-subtle praise: “Terrific…that rare book that entertains, enthralls, and also teaches. No Cure for Love has something to say about right now.” The egalley is available on Edelweiss, so be sure to check it out here.
-Chris