Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019. I'm quite disappointed and only hope after my latest anti-stench treatment, I can READ it. 1978: St Andrews, Scotland. Val McDermid on top form with this book. The only suspects in her brutal murder were the four young men who found her: Alex Gilbey and his three best friends. -Sara Paretsky, "McDermid is the best we've got." About the Author: Pat O'Brien lives in Tacoma, Washington, and writes full-time. Val McDermid, Author . Marple or Midsommer Murders, this may not be for you, gritty and, in parts, gruesome, it is a clever murder mystery. James.” ―Chicago Tribune, “McDermid, whose reputation and popularity are growing incrementally with each new book, is very like P.D. Unable to add item to List. The Distant Echo by Val McDermid, 9780008279547, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. The mutilated body of a young woman barely clinging to life is found by 4 college students on a blustery cold winter night. Collectively, they present the inscrutable face of closed-off communities so terrified of change they would kill for peace.” ―New York Times Book Review, “This absorbing pychological novel of revenge shows British author McDermid at the top of her form...outstanding pacing, character and plot development, plus evocative place descriptions, make this another winner.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review), “If you still haven't absorbed the fact that Val McDermid is writing at the top of anyone's game, here's another chance to join the celebration...her clean, crisp writing, especially about crime science, might just remind you of the early books of P.D. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). For a stranger has emerged from the shadows with his own ideas about justice. The Assassin's Betrayal: CIA Assassin (Jason Drake Book 1), Mystery at Glennon Hall (A Glennon Normal School Historical Mystery Book 1). In part two, 25 years later, the police hope new forensic technologies will solve the crime, and suddenly someone is stalking the four men, whose lives have been haunted and their relationships changed by the murder. “Distant Echo” (DE), 450 pages, is the first in the Scot police detective Karen Pirie series; Pirie plays a limited role in the story and clearly the idea for a series may have arisen after publication of DE. Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019. He enlists the help of an elderly ... See full summary ». There are four more books in this series, and the most recent is “Broken Ground” (2018). It was a winter morning in 1978, that the body of a young barmaid was discovered in the snow banks of a Scottish cemetery. Gerard Doyle reads everything from adult, young adult, and children's books to literary fiction, mysteries, humor, adventure, and fantasy. Directed by Tye Nelson. What could possibly go wrong? THE DISTANT ECHO by Val McDermid St Martin’s Minotaur, October 2003 384 pages $24.95 ISBN: 0312301995. Now comes her most absorbing and seductive thriller to date-a masterful novel of murder and retribution that will haunt long into the night... An Unsolved Crime...It was a winter morning in 1978, that the body of a young barmaid was discovered in the snow banks of a Scottish cemetery. She's working on a cold case that hasn't officially been assigned to her, and at the same time, she's secretly delving into a current case for which another officer is in charge. The Distant Echo This is the first in Val Mcdermid’s series of books featuring DI Karen Pirie. Please try again. They’re innocent, but they look guilty, and they’re getting all the blame. THE DISTANT ECHO is Val McDermid's best book to date. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. *Starred Review* DNA technology has breathed new life into cases long comatose, extending both the long arm of the law and the scope of crime writers. On the periphery ....almost out of sight. Ms. McDermid creates a real sense of place and a real feeling for her characters. I guess this is book #1 in the Karen Pirie series. The Distant Echo By (author) Val McDermid. I should have returned it instantly, but I was trying to get started on the book asap, for personal reasons. Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020. That Was Never Forgotten...Twenty five years later, the Cold Case file on Rosie Duff has been reopened. I enjoyed this novel and how there will be a Karen Pirie 6 soon! Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. When Graham Macfadyen, who claims he's Rosie's illegitimate son and also seeking revenge, contacts Lawson, the investigation takes a startling turn. This is another intricately plotted mystery by Val McDermid (one of four in the Karen Perie series). And there's only way to save them: return to the cold-blooded past and uncover the startling truth about the murder. This is quite a long book and there seemed to be a good deal of scene-setting at the beginning, but it speeds up and becomes a real page-turner in the final chapters. She has written a mystery that is a full-blown whodunit with believable characters and a chilling eeriness. Where is Karen Pirie ? I am soon to start reading it; I'm sure it will be a good book, but sadly, it smelled of mildew and I've been trying everything to air it out and cover the smell so that I can read in bed without being disgusted. For Alex and his friends, the investigation has also opened old wounds, haunting memories-and new fears. For there lies the identity of an avenging killer... "One of my favorite authors." I found some of the abrupt changes of scene and point of view confusing and several times had to turn back to the previous page to check that I hadn't skipped a page inadvertently. It WAS a good story. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2020. The Distant Echo . It leaves one with the suspicion that the idea that the character could be developed and put into … Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2019. I have to say for my taste this had way too much meaningless background. I read this because I hadn't read a good mystery for a while, because I'm from Fife, and because Val McDermid seems to be all over the media as the darling of British crime fiction. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 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