When the Music's Over (an Inspector Banks novel)

When the Music’s Over by Peter Robinson is a gripping Inspector Banks crime novel that examines two disturbing cases separated by decades, both involving abuse, secrecy, and the difficulty of uncovering truth after years of silence.

When the body of a teenage girl is discovered in the countryside, DI Annie Cabbot investigates the brutal circumstances surrounding her death. At the same time, newly promoted DSI Alan Banks takes on a historical abuse case involving celebrity entertainer Danny Caxton and allegations dating back fifty years.

As more women come forward and long-buried evidence begins to surface, Banks must confront powerful people, damaged memories, and institutions that may have failed victims in the past. Dark, thoughtful, and emotionally complex, this is a strong choice for readers who enjoy British crime fiction, police procedurals, cold cases, and character-driven mysteries.

Paperback, Very Good