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The Man With No Face: the latest thriller from million-selling Peter May Hardcover – January 10, 2019

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There are two men on their way to Brussels from the UK: Neil Bannerman, an iconoclastic journalist for Scotland's Daily Standard whose irate editor wants him out of the way, and Kale--a professional assassin.

A classic early Peter May novel situated among the political intrigue of 1979. Expecting to find only a difficult, dreary political investigation in Belgium, Bannerman has barely settled in when tragedy strikes. His host, a fellow journalist, along with a British Cabinet minister, are discovered dead in the minister's elegant Brussels townhouse.

It appears that they have shot each other. But the dead journalist's young autistic daughter, Tania, was hidden in a closet during the killings, and when she draws a chilling picture of a third party--a man with no face--Bannerman suddenly finds himself a reluctant participant in a desperate murder investigation.

As the facts slowly begin to emerge under Bannerman's scrutiny, he comes to suspect that the shootings may have a deep and foul link with the rotten politics that brought him to Brussels in the first place.

And as Kale threatens to strike again, Bannerman begins to feel a change within himself. His jaded professionalism is transforming into a growing concern for the lonely and frightened Tania, and a strong attraction to a courageous woman named Sally--drawing him out of himself and into the very heart of a profound, cold-blooded, and infinitely dangerous conspiracy.

"Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth." --Marilyn Stasio, New York Times

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"Unnerving nail-biter."
―Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times

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"Richly written . . . May's sense of place is as good as it gets."―Kirkus Reviews

"No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. His prose evokes a setting that is almost mystical in its untamed beauty."―New York Journal of Books

"Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth."―Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times

"May's lyrical prose brings full color to the scenery, and the narrative intrigues from start to finish."―Shelf Awareness

"May keeps the stories clear and the pace fast."―Booklist (Starred Review)

About the Author

Peter May has written several standalone novels and three series: the award-winning China Thrillers, featuring Beijing detective Li Yan and American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell; the critically acclaimed Enzo Files, featuring Scottish forensic scientist Enzo Macleod, set in France; and the Lewis Trilogy (The Black House, The Lewis Man, and The Chessmen), all three volumes of which are internationally bestselling novels.

One of Scotland's most prolific television dramatists, May garnered more than 1,000 credits over a decade and a half spent as scriptwriter and editor on prime-time British television. Before quitting TV to concentrate on writing novels, he was the creator of three major series, two of which were the highest rated in Scotland. May lives and writes in France.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quercus; American First edition (January 10, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787472574
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1787472570
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.46 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 1.54 x 9.29 inches

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"Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth" New York Times

Peter May is the multi award-winning author of:

- the Lewis Trilogy set in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland;

- the China Thrillers, featuring Beijing detective Li Yan and American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell;

- the Enzo Files, featuring Scottish forensic scientist Enzo MacLeod, which is set in France. The sixth and final Enzo book is Cast Iron (January 2017, Riverrun).

He has also written several standalone books:

- I'll Keep You Safe (January 2018, Riverrun)

- Entry Island (January 2014, Quercus UK)

- Runaway (January 2015, Quercus UK)

- Coffin Road (January 2016, Riverrun)

May had a successful career as a television writer, creator, and producer.

One of Scotland's most prolific television dramatists, he garnered more than 1000 credits in 15 years as scriptwriter and script editor on prime-time British television drama. He is the creator of three major television drama series and presided over two of the highest-rated serials in his homeland before quitting television to concentrate on his first love, writing novels.

Born and raised in Scotland he lives in France.

His breakthrough as a best-selling author came with The Lewis Trilogy. After being turned down by all the major UK publishers, the first of the The Lewis Trilogy - The Blackhouse - was published in France as L'Ile des Chasseurs d'Oiseaux where it was hailed as "a masterpiece" by the French national newspaper L'Humanité. His novels have a large following in France. The trilogy has won several French literature awards, including one of the world's largest adjudicated readers awards, the Prix Cezam.

The Blackhouse was published in English by the award-winning Quercus (a relatively young publishing house which did not exist when the book was first presented to British publishers). It went on to become an international best seller, and was shortlisted for both Barry Award and Macavity Award when it was published in the USA.

The Blackhouse won the US Barry Award for Best Mystery Novel at Bouchercon in Albany NY, in 2013.

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Paul

Brilliant,

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019

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As I understand it, this was one of Peter May’s first books, republished with some minor updates. This being the case makes it even more impressive. Having read everything he writes this is right up there with his very best Hebridean stories and I hope the characters he has created will get a new lease of life in a series of sequels! I for one cannot wait.

The hard nosed main character he builds up and then unlocks a deep rooted compassionate man with the most unlikely “heroine “ is very endearing. Brilliant plot beautifully crafted and executed.

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Margaret Gipe

THE MAN WITHOUT GUILT

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021

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Peter May wrote this book almost 40 years ago, when he was a young 27-year-old. The action of "No Face" takes place in 1979, where a political assassination is about to take place. American fans of May reading this novel for the first time might agree with how drastically a decade can change a nation - and even the world. Americans might point to the '60s as a prime example. There was a witness to this double murder, a young autistic girl who cannot speak. May remains a writer who will always compel us to examine the ills of our society; and why it's so hard to erase past guilt. Emily Dickinson said it best - "Remorse - the disease not even GOD can heal."

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Thomas F. Armstrong

Good read with a heartwarming ending

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020

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Peter May has written a number of very readable and often insightful mysteries centering on his native Scotland. This volume is a new edition of one of his earlier novels. Largely centered in England, it is a murder mystery, a detective story, and romance all in one volume. As with later May volumes the book includes thoughtful treatment of societal issues including class, political corruption, and what was then an emerging issue of autism. Highly recommended.

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Another good read from Peter May

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2022

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The book was delivered on time and in condition as described. An enjoyable read and happy to add it to my Peter May backlist!

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Big reputation, weak performance

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019

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This book (and series) came highly recommended. Neither the characters nor the plot were believable. I kept reading to the end hoping for some redeeming course correction, but it never came.

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019

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Did I enjoy this book? Yes I did - although not as much as others by Peter May. The story was good, if a little bizarre at times & I found the characters a bit unbelievable. I also found the descriptions of Brussels & Belgium very depressing! I`m now going back to Enzo to continue his adventures & am hoping for some more Hebridean stories soon as I am still convinced that this is where we see PM at his best

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lois distad

It made me cry.

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019

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The book was beautifully written. Peter Mat is one of the best of the best. Although I was alarmed that he or the author of the new "Dragon Tattoo" girl series had stolen the core idea even when May had said he had written it long ago, now I don’t think so. This should probably be clarified by both authors. Nevertheless, it a priceless, profound story of the human mind.

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janet pugh

A great story

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019

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I always enjoy peter May books and this one was so good, a message from the author to say he had written it a long time ago, but it was very much up to date as what’s is happening in the world today enjoy .

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Barbara Cherewaty

Exceptionally good read

Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2022

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Very good storyline keeps you involved

DI Gerhard Knoettig

Tedious, dull, tiresome

Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2021

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In the preface the author tells us that his publisher wanted to reprint this decades-old book, and that after re-reading it for the first time in many years, he liked what he had written then. My take: bad decision and bad judgement.
I have read some quite well crafted novels by the author, but this one brings to mind a first attempt by a not so gifted student of crime-writing. The story is very poor, and comes to no satisfying conclusion. The narrative is affected and forced, and indulges in patent attempts to just fill the pages - like the repeated dropping of street-names (especially of Brussels - as proof of accomplished research), or the perpetual description of people smoking or eating. Very boring and disappointing.

Doodles

A great nostalgic read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2020

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I happened upon this book by accident, having not read anything by Peter May, thinking that it was a latest offering of a successful author. It was not until I started reading the introduction that I realised that it was a re-release of book that the author had written many years before. As a reader of a certain age, I felt it to be so refreshing. These days it is so easy to Google research anything we like but as we set set off on the journey with the protagonist Neil Bannerman, he is uses intelligence and resourcefulness that is not needed today in this multimedia age. A book like this could probably not be written today as the detail and insight into the methods of the old press are a dying art. May weaves the story with pace and microscopic attention to detail. I am sure that today, he would be the first to admit that he would not be able to recall the insight that is offered in this book today. The story's characters are believable and I genuinely cared what would happen to them as the story progressed. I have not read any other books by Peter May, but I have just purchased his latest novel 'A Silent Death' and hope that it is as good as 'The man with no face'

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Diana White

Excellent

Reviewed in France on August 9, 2019

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I love Peter Mays style and this book is a real page turner. Good plot with lots of twists and turns. Looking forward to the next one.

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jon robards

Reprint of earlier book

Reviewed in Australia on February 22, 2019

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I was disappointed to find this was a re-issue of a book written in 1980s.
A good readable story but very dated .........The author's more recent books are more 'punchy' and real page-turners.
I had to 'plod' through this one but enjoyable all the same.

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