“You take the lead. He'll open up more easily to a copper than a mumbo jumbo man” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“No. It's no the same. The interviewers want you to say what they want to hear. I want to hear what you… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I failed her. And she's out of my life. I don't even know where she's living. What she's doing to get through… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Tony got up from his desk and crouched down beside her. She was instantly aware of the smell of him, a mixture… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“The bodies of two murdered women have been found this week. For the record, I didn't kill either of them.” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I told her you were probably here'. 'Thanks,' Tony said. 'Did I mention she thinks her brother's murder is my fault?” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Why are you only coming home just after three? Do you want a drink? I'm wide awake now.' He could be so… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“He spread his hands in a self-deprecating gesture. 'Well, I'm not a cop. And I'm not a woman.' She couldn't resist. 'I… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“He looked so vulnerable and fallible, his shoulders slumped, his head down, that Carol's impulses overrode the decision she'd taken only minutes… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“He knew he could devastate her and drive her from him with a handful of well-chosen sentences. And part of him wanted… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I was just finishing up my drink then I was off to get the night bus.' Carol grinned. 'Your sophistication never ceases… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Around five-eight, slim, good shoulders, narrow hips, legs and trunk in proportion, short dark hair, side parting, dark eyes, probably blue, shadows… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Look at you. Finally, you look upset. Is that what's bothering you now?' She stepped close to him and pushed him hard… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“We all make mistakes, Carol. Sometimes they're more expensive than others. But I don't deserve to lose you,' he said, spreading his… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I know that. I do watch Spooks.' Carol was surprised. 'You do? I don't.' 'You should. They do.” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I'm telling you the truth, Carol. Even though it's actually none of your business.' She half turned, found a smile from somewhere… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I don't like fighting,' he said. 'It makes me hurt inside. Like I'm a kid again. In the cupboard, in the dark.… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I told her you were probably here'. 'Thanks,' Tony said. 'Did I mention she thinks her brother's murder is my fault?” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Around five-eight, slim, good shoulders, narrow hips, legs and trunk in proportion, short dark hair, side parting, dark eyes, probably blue, shadows under the… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“I failed her. And she's out of my life. I don't even know where she's living. What she's doing to get through the days.… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Her eyes widened and her mouth formed an anguished O. He had to admit, there was real pleasure in seeing her pay the price… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Discovering dedicated mystery booksellers was a bit like going to heaven without having to die first” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Everybody's got the right to go to hell in the handcart of their choice.” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Look at you. Finally, you look upset. Is that what's bothering you now?' She stepped close to him and pushed him hard in the… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
That was the trouble with moving houses; no matter how carefully you packed the books, they never ended up on the new shelves in… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“Why are you only coming home just after three? Do you want a drink? I'm wide awake now.' He could be so like a… — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
“junction at the top of the stairs. She gave a curious glance down General Tilney’s corridor, but she” — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
Steve Mosby has become one of a handful of writers who make me excited about crime fiction. — Val McDermid Copy Share Image
