In her most eagerly anticipated novel, Elizabeth George brings back Thomas Lynley, formerly of Scotland Yard, in a stunning mystery that explores the perfect crime.

Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels of psychological suspense, as well as one work of nonfiction and two short story collections. Her Inspector Lynley series has won her both critical acclaim and a fan base that continues to expand. Hailed as "a master of the modern English mystery" by Entertainment Weekly and as "one of today's finest mystery writers" by Publishers Weekly, George is known for her deft plotting, complex characters and her stylish command of the English language.