Adam Dalgliesh

The first book in the series introduces Adam Dalgliesh as he investigates the murder of a housemaid in a quiet English village. As he delves into the lives of the residents, he uncovers secrets that lead him to question the very fabric of their seemingly idyllic existence.

In this second installment, Dalgliesh returns to confront a chilling murder at a psychiatric clinic. As he navigates the complex relationships among the staff and patients, he must decipher the fine line between sanity and madness.

Set in a nursing school, Dalgliesh investigates the suspicious deaths of two students. The novel explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and the pressures of medical training, all while Dalgliesh grapples with his own emotional struggles.

Dalgliesh is called to a remote hospital for the criminally insane to investigate the mysterious death of a doctor. This haunting narrative delves into the psychological complexities of its characters as they confront their own demons.

In this gripping tale, Dalgliesh investigates a double murder at a church, which leads him into the depths of the British class system and the struggles of the modern church. The novel intricately weaves personal and societal conflicts.

Dalgliesh returns to solve a series of murders connected to a unique collection of murder memorabilia. This novel examines the obsession with crime and the nature of evil while providing a sharp critique of contemporary society.

In the final book of the series, Dalgliesh investigates a murder at a remote lighthouse, where the past collides with the present. As he uncovers the truth, he reflects on his own life and the losses he has endured.