Praise for ‘The Death of Dalziel’: ‘Hill at his best is a masterly storyteller, and he is at his best here… he always handles the big action scenes with authority and perfect timing… addictive…brilliant’ Spectator ‘Hill has kept the series fresh – with innovations that take the reader to surprising areas… as usual, Hill is unputdownable’ Daily Express ‘Fans will not feel cheated… hugely enjoyable to read. God – and Allah – forbid he should think of killing off Pascoe’ Evening Standard ‘Hill is always clever and funny… he demands intense concentration – because he’s worth it’ Literary Review ‘Hill is a masterful writer, quirky and intelligent and his characters are drawn with a depth rare in crime fiction. And astonishingly, 21 books into the Dalziel and Pascoe saga, I have yet to feel he’s repeating himself’ The Times ‘His energy, wit and erudition are astonishing… he can still see off most of his rivals’ Daily Telegraph ‘Hill keeps us in suspense throughout the entire book… it's a gripping read which displays Hill's brilliant characterization and dialogue and his skilful plot structure’ Sunday Telegraph

• The last three Dalziel and Pascoe novels have been Top Ten bestsellers in HB and PB • The TV series, recommissioned every year, is one of the highest rated BBC drama serials, attracting 10m viewers and a special adaptation of ‘The Death of Dalziel’ is to be broadcast in January 2008 • Gold and Diamond Dagger Award winner • Reginald Hill's novels have sold over two and a quarter million copies in the UK alone plus he has a huge fan base in Australia • Publication supported by a far-reaching marketing campaign, including press advertising and digital activity Competition: Ian Rankin;