In suburban Luton, a private detective on his first case discovers that curiosity can kill more than just the cat...

Meanwhile, in wartime Boulogne, one officer will do anything to ensure that his men are ready to kill for their country...

And in Stalinist Moscow, Inspector Chislenko must find out why three people have just witnessed a 50-year-old murder...

From France to Russia, the 1830s to 1916 and the present day, Reginald Hill has crafted half a dozen tantalizing tales of the unexpected, featuring best-loved characters such as Joe Sixmith and, of course, Andy Dalziel and Peter Pascoe.

There are no Ghosts in The Soviet Union
Bring Back the Cat!
The Bull Ring
Auteur Theory
Poor Emma
Crowded Hour