Children of the Revolution

Ex-college lecturer Gavin Miller is found dead; his distorted body strewn across a disused railway track near home. There’s no sign of struggle, and no concrete evidence except for one distinguishing package: £5,000 of cash, tucked inside the man’s pocket. But the DCI Banks delves into Miller’s past; he uncovers a troubled existence tarnished by accusations of abuse and misconduct which throws up an array of puzzling questions. What really occurred at the college where the victim used to teach? How was he embroiled in political activism at Essex University, over forty year ago? And what links him to an upstanding pillar of the community, who also harbours a dark secret from her past? One thing is clear: someone will stop at nothing – even murder – to prevent Banks from discovering the truth… ‘If you haven’t encountered DCI Banks before, prepare for a crash course in taut, clen writing and subtle psychology. And watch for those twists – they’ll get you every time.’ IAN BANKIN