{"product_id":"the-truth-9781804961506","title":"The Truth","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to be hooked by the twelfth thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery from the million-copy-selling crime writer: an ex-sergeant might be in trouble. He reunites with DC Smith to discover the truth...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Pitch-perfect crime writing.' DAILY EXPRESS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending.' ***** Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Where has Peter Grainger been my whole life?' ***** Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best!' ***** Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘He said if he hadn’t heard from you by high noon today, he was going to strap on his six-guns and ride back into town. So I think you should call him, Charlie. Call him before you come home.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharlie Hills, former desk sergeant at Kings Lake Central, is in trouble. He hasn’t told Smith, his old friend and sparring partner – but someone else has, and now the two former policemen are about to embark on a difficult and potentially dangerous search for the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Ensconced in Kings Lake, in the company of Smith and his team, I didn’t want to leave.' FINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The books are comforting, the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping.' THE TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Peter Grainger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCrime \u0026amp; mystery, Thriller \/ suspense\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 20 Aug 2026 by Cornerstone.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Peter Grainger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57320044527994,"sku":"9781804961506","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781804961506.jpg?v=1790641256","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/es\/products\/the-truth-9781804961506","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}