Playing God
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
When a killer begins to act as judge, jury, and executioner in the quiet city of York, Detective Chief Inspector Bob Southwell finds himself drawn into a deeply unsettling case that challenges the very boundaries of justice and morality. Playing God is a gripping British crime novel by Barbara Whitehead, set against the historic and atmospheric backdrop of York, where ancient streets and modern malice collide in a tale of murder, obsession, and moral ambiguity. Whitehead, known for her carefully crafted plots and richly drawn characters, brings a sophisticated sensibility to the procedural genre, weaving psychological tension through every chapter. Her prose is measured and precise, pulling the reader steadily toward a conclusion that refuses easy answers — leaving one to wonder whether the line between justice and vengeance is ever truly clear.
Author: Barbara Whitehead
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, Quartet Crime
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
When a killer begins to act as judge, jury, and executioner in the quiet city of York, Detective Chief Inspector Bob Southwell finds himself drawn into a deeply unsettling case that challenges the very boundaries of justice and morality. Playing God is a gripping British crime novel by Barbara Whitehead, set against the historic and atmospheric backdrop of York, where ancient streets and modern malice collide in a tale of murder, obsession, and moral ambiguity. Whitehead, known for her carefully crafted plots and richly drawn characters, brings a sophisticated sensibility to the procedural genre, weaving psychological tension through every chapter. Her prose is measured and precise, pulling the reader steadily toward a conclusion that refuses easy answers — leaving one to wonder whether the line between justice and vengeance is ever truly clear.