1974 by David Peace

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Book name:	1974 (2024)
Category:	Crime
Author:	David Peace
Pages:	400 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1999, midnight

Set against the backdrop of a gritty and corrupt Yorkshire, the novel follows crime reporter Edward Dunford as he investigates the brutal murder of a young girl. As he delves deeper into the case, Dunford uncovers a web of deceit, police corruption, and institutional cover-ups, all while grappling with his own personal demons. The narrative is intense and atmospheric, capturing the bleakness of the era and the moral complexities faced by those seeking justice in a world rife with darkness and betrayal.

About the author

David Peace

5 books

David Peace was born in 1967 and grew up in Ossett, near Wakefield. He left Manchester Polytechnic in 1991, and went to Istanbul to teach English. In 1994 he took up a teaching post in Tokyo and now lives there with his family.

His formative years were shadowed by the activities of the Yorkshire Ripper, and this had a profound influence on him which led to a strong interest in crime. His quartet of Red Riding books grew from this obsession with the dark side of Yorkshire. These are powerful nove… Read more