Inspector banks series by peter robinson goodreads. I have come to think of the banks books and the tv. Dci banks is a britishbased television series featuring a detective chief inspector dci modeled after a character in peter robinson s mystery novels. Below is a list of peter robinsons inspector banks books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. The series has been adapted into a television series by itv called dci banks, with the. Peter robinson is an englishcanadian author of crime fiction. The dci banks books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have hit bestseller lists in the. Robinsons main character is inspector alan banks, who works as a the dci in a fictional town outside of yorkshire. He is best known for his crime novels set in yorkshire featuring inspector alan banks. The inspector banks series began in 1987 with the novel gallows view. Caroline hartley was such a beautiful enigma, at least she was alive. The complete series list for an inspector banks mystery peter robinson.
Below is a list of peter robinsons inspector banks books in order of when. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Also known as dci banks on itv with stephen tompkinson playing the famous detective. One of the worlds most popular and acclaimed writers, peter robinson is the bestselling, awardwinning author of the dci banks series. Peter robinson wrote his first novel in 1987, which was not only his debut, but also of his inspector banks character. Peter jamess bestselling roy grace crime fiction series has been translated into thirtyseven languages, with sales worldwide of over eighteen million copies. Detective chief inspector alan banks has reached a turning point.
I recently discovered this series, which is perfect for british procedural lovers. Itv bosses cancel dci banks after just five series tv. Overview dci banks is a britishbased television series featuring a detective chief inspector dci modeled after a character in peter robinsons mystery novels. The first novel by peter robinson is also the first novel where detective inspector alan banks are introduced. Below is a list of peter robinsons books in order of when they were originally published which is. I have been enjoying listening to peter robinsons inspector banks series in chronological order. Produced by left bank pictures, the show is based on inspector alan banks from peter robinsons books.
Having recently watched the dci banks tv series i decided to read the books on which the series is based. I appreciate the strong delineation of character and the wonderful depictions of the settings. I have come to think of the banks books and the tv series as parallel universes, rather like those in the tv series fringe. Past reason hated is peter robinsons fifth novel in the inspector banks series which became the major british itv drama dci banks.
Here are the peter robinson inspector banks books in order of publication along with the chronological order of each book released. Peter robinson is a prolific mystery thriller write who lives in canada, but writes about characters in his homeland of england. Itv have announced that john simm, who has starred in doctor who and life on mars, will play detective suprintendent roy grace in its new series grace, which will be based on peter s novels. Itv bosses cancel dci banks after just five series. He has also published a number of other novels and short stories as well as. I am working my way through robinson in chronological order from a slightly disappointing gallows view and getting used to his form of narrative with so much time spent inside banks head. Titles friend of the devil a quadriplegic woman is taken away from her nursing home. Also enjoyable, without being distracting, are the cultural and historical references. The series of the adaptations was titled as dci banks.
Peter robinson dci inspector alan banks books in chronological order british mystery series enjoyed the early books, but they became increasingly more gory, and had too many serial killers. Aug 23, 2014 here is the list of all the peter robinson books in order for the inspector banks mystery series listed by publication date and chronological order. It is possible to read each of the novels without having read any of the others but some do contain major spoilers, so if you are intending to read more than one it is best to read them in chronological order. Dry bones that dream is the seventh novel in peter robinsons inspector banks series, following on from wednesdays child. In the early hours of a cold january morning, two narrow boats catch fire on the deadend stretch of the eastvale canal. Organizers announce details about inaugural peter robinson festival.
There have been a number of questions recently regarding differences between the characters of the dci banks novels and the tv adaptations. Inspector dci alan banks books author peter robinson. When signs of accelerant are found at the scene, dci banks and di annie cabbot are summoned. Ever since then, robinson has written approximately one new book per year in the series. Robinson has also been lucky enough to take an edgar award home. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Peter robinsons chief inspector alan banks novels in. Buy peter robinson 12 thriller book set by peter robinson online from the works. The peter robinson books in order are mostly about the popular inspector banks series, which currently includes 26 books with the latest one published in 2019 titled careless love.
Many rivers to cross 2019 careless love 2018 sleeping in the ground 2017 when the musics over 2016 no cure for love 2015 abattoir blues 2014 us title, in the dark places children of the revolution 20 watching the dark 2012 before the poison nonseries book. Peter robinson dci inspector alan banks books in chronological. From 2010 to 2016 several of the novels were adapted for television, and other original stories were produced, under the series title dci banks with stephen tompkinson in the lead role. For his work with this series, peter robinson has won awards like the arthur ellis award, the torgi talking book award and the anthony award, not to mention a barry award. Perhaps peter robinson books arent for me and its with relief that ive noted that the.
Peter robinson is a canadian crime writer born in britain. Although the author of several short stories, novels, poems, and essays, robinson is best known for his inspector alan banks series. Below is a list of peter robinson s inspector banks books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. With his wife now living with another man in london and his career in the doldrums thanks to chief constable riddle, it is time to ring the changes. All the books in peter jamess brightonset dsi roy grace series in order of publication. If you are contemplating purchasing this one, without having listened to the previous ones, i would strongly suggest that you go back and begin listening to this series from the beginning, with gallows view. Robinson s main character is inspector alan banks, who works as a the dci in a fictional town outside of yorkshire. Gallows view 1987 a dedicated man 1988 a necessary end 1989 the hanging valley 1989 past reason hated 1991 wednesdays child.
The alan banks mysterysuspense novels are the best series on the market. Inspired by the books from acclaimed novelist peter robinson, the drama featured self. The inspector banks mystery series in order peter robinson. I discovered that there are over 20 books in the series, with gallows view being the first one. I recently discovered this series, which is perfect for british. I hate the sight of blood dci banks, played on tv by stephen tompkinson, appears in creator peter robinsons grittiest novel yet, with echoes of the jimmy. Get the best deals on peter robinson books when you shop the largest online selection at.
Peter robinson novels in chronological order, complete order of peter robinson books in publication order and chronological order. They tackle dangerous and increasingly twisted cases as the series progresses. Peter robinson inspector banks british detective stories. A twopart pilot, aftermath, introduced viewers to the tenacious dci alan banks and his associate, ds annie. Inspired by the books from acclaimed novelist peter robinson, the drama featured selfcontained stories told over two episodes, along with an. Aug 16, 2017 here is the list of inspector banks books in chronological order. Sep 16, 2011 get dci banks dvd and bluray release date and movie stats. Alan banks is called out to a murder scene, quite a grisly one, where it appears that a wealthy accountant has been murdered with a shotgun.
Nov 08, 2016 itv bosses cancel dci banks after just five series. Cold is the grave is the eleventh novel in peter robinson s inspector banks series, which became the major british itv drama dci banks. Books to read online, reading online, free books, good books, dci banks, peter robinson, speed reading, best mysteries, bad puns. Peter robinson 12 thriller book set by peter robinson. Dci banks is a british crime drama on the itv network. This is the order of peter robinson books in both chronological order and. Playing with fire is the fourteenth novel in peter robinsons inspector banks series, following on from the summer that never was. The dci banks books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have hit bestseller lists in the uk, the usa, canada, australia, sweden, germany. Caroline took all her secrets to the grave when she was stabbed in her home. Have been able to read clive cussler books in order, since 1976, have always been a fan and get each new book written from my local library.
I must also be an anorak, as i keep a list of his books on my computer with the word read alongside so that when i visit said library i know which ones i have read. He has also published a number of other novels and short stories as well as some poems and two articles on writing. Try one and tell me im wrong stephen king dry bones that dream is the seventh novel in peter robinsons inspector banks series, following on from wednesdays child. Its set in a different part of the country but if dci banks appeals then we think that you might also enjoy sins of the father by graham hurley. Buy dci banks by peter robinson from waterstones today. Robinson left england for canada in 1974, where he occasionally teaches crime writing at the university of toronto. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Im reading through robinson s dci banks novels in chronological order, and, as i progress, the fine series seems to be getting better and better. While peter robinson is best known for his dci banks series, the author has also. The main characters are alan banks and his assistant detective annie cabbot. Dci banks began airing on television from september 16 onwards in the year 2011. Since he started writing his dci alan banks series in 1987, peter robinson has written 25 books, with the latest book titled sleeping in the ground published in 2017.
Aug 19, 2011 playing with fire is the fourteenth novel in peter robinson s inspector banks series, following on from the summer that never was. Detective chief inspector alan banks is a policeman in yorkshire england. Robinsons main character is inspector alan banks, who works as a the dci in a. Sep 21, 2010 peter robinson on dci banks s tv debut. Crime drama series dci banks by peter robinson collection 14 books. What do you think about the choices made for the dci banks tv series. The chronology of the books is such that this one begins in the mid1980s and the attitudes and habits of the characters reflect those of that era. The inspector banks books were adapted into a television show in 2010. Now running to more than 20 novels, the series which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017 has also inspired a popular television adaptation, dci banks, starring stephen tomkinson.
Buy peter robinson books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Peter robinson has written a lot of inspector banks books, with those books most commonly lauded for their quality including the following. This is the order of inspector banks books in both chronological order and. For his work with this series, peter robinson has won awards like the arthur ellis award, the. All of robinsons novels and short story collections are related to the inspector banks character in some form or fashion. Wednesdays child by peter robinson, the hanging valley by peter robinson, a dedicated man by peter robinson, innocent graves. Here is the list of inspector banks books in chronological order. Stephen tompkinson plays the role of detective chief inspector alan banks.
Peter robinson born march 17, 1950 is an englishcanadian crime writer. Peter james roy grace books in order pan macmillan. Cold is the grave is the eleventh novel in peter robinsons inspector banks series, which became the major british itv drama dci banks. Im reading through robinsons dci banks novels in chronological order, and, as i progress, the fine series seems to be getting better and better. Peter robinsons chief inspector alan banks novels in chronological order. Dci banks is a detective series based on the awardwinning novels by peter robinson. Author peter robinson on dci banks books entertainment.
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