Exit Lines, Reginald Hill
Exit Lines, Reginald Hill
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Exit Lines

Author: Reginald Hill

Series: Dalziel and Pascoe

Narrator: Shaun Grindell

Unabridged: 8 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/24/2024


Synopsis

Linking the dying words of three slain strangers proves risky for Dalziel and Pascoe in this "shrewd . . . and deft" mystery (The New York Times).

Reginald Hill "raised the classical British mystery to new heights" when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them "the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction" (Toronto Star). The Gold Dagger Award–winning series was adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC.

On the same night, three old men are offed: One is found in the icy rain sputtering the name "Polly" before expiring; another mumbles "Charley" after being beaten in his bathtub; and most alarmingly, the final words of the third, a cyclist knocked off the road by a drunk driver, implicate Superintendent Andrew Dalziel in the fatal hit and run. Bearing the brunt of three seemingly disparate investigations while proving his partner's innocence, Peter Pascoe follows a confounding trail that leads to one victim's family secrets, a shady retirement community, and corruption within the CID's ranks that's putting more than Dalziel's already dicey reputation in peril.

About Reginald Hill

Reginald Hill has been widely published both in England and the United States. He received Britain's most coveted mystery writers award, the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award, as well as the Golden Dagger for his Dalziel and Pascoe series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike on November 01, 2015

I heard this twice on CD while travelling from Dunedin to Christchurch and back, in 2013. When I say 'heard it twice' I mean that the first time I heard about the first 60 pages, and then didn't hear any more, and then on a second trip, heard about 90 pages, and still didn't hear any more. So rather......more

Goodreads review by Alison on November 17, 2016

Three old men die on the same night: one in a road accident, one murdered and one apparently of exposure. While the last words of one man suggest that Detective Superintendent Dalziel might have been driving the car involved in one death, Detective Inspector Pascoe must try to unravel the causes in......more

Goodreads review by Mario on January 13, 2023

I’ve been reading this series in haphazard order as I come across them. I’ve found them all to be enjoyable and easy to read with plenty of humour all wrapped in Hill’s totally unique writing style. This one I found was one of the better ones. The title, Exit Lines, refers to well know famous last wo......more

Goodreads review by Paul on August 25, 2011

Probably three stars under my normal ratings, but I gave it four because I like the Dalziel/Pascoe series. This one has too much Pascoe and not enough Dalziel.......more

Goodreads review by Jase on February 12, 2022

These books are fairly easy going and quite a fun read. Returning characters who develop and give the thread between them all, some bit part law enforcers, and an array of dodgy people who are all suspects and add to the drama. Along with a few quips and dark humour, great use of language, a satisfy......more