A tense and layered mystery in the Inspector Lynley series, In the Presence of the Enemy opens with the kidnapping of a young girl whose disappearance hides a far more complex crime. Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers are drawn into a case that intertwines politics, journalism, and personal betrayal, exposing the darker sides of ambition and secrecy. Elizabeth George weaves psychological insight with a suspenseful plot, crafting a story that probes both public scandal and private pain while keeping the reader engaged until the last revelation.
Pages: 640
Publication Year: 2004 (Bantam paperback edition)
Publisher: Bantam Books
Language: English
Original Language: English
Author: Elizabeth George
Series: Inspector Lynley mysteries
ISBN-10: 055381544X
ISBN-13: 9780553815443
Format: Paperback
Intended Audience: Adults who enjoy psychological crime fiction and detective stories