Swan Song (Song Cycle Trilogy 3) by Robert Edric

Song Circle #3

by Robert Edric

In this third volume of the Song Cycle Quartet, Hull private detective Leo Rivers is at the heart of an inquiry into a series of prostitute-linked killings. Approached by the mother of the chief suspect, Rivers quickly understands that this is anything but an open and shut case. Not only is the suspect not involved, but several hitherto unconsidered and scarcely credible connections link the murders to another, as yet unidentified perpetrator. Heading the investigation is an ambitious, career-minded Chief Superintendent, who will stop at nothing to both make a name for himself and to destroy Rivers in the process. Set against the backdrop of the Humber and the long and violent destruction of Hull's once-cherished fishing industry, Swan Song lays bare a world of corruption, exploitation, ambition and of old hatreds and enmities fanned suddenly into destructive life, from which no one, Rivers included, escapes unharmed.

Paperback

First published July 4, 2005

About the author

Robert Edric (b. 1956) is the pseudonym of Gary Edric Armitage, a British novelist born in Sheffield.

Reviews

[Christine Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a good book. A strong story and beautiful writing. The whole Song Cycle has been an enjoyable read.

[Martin Wingfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably just the best of the Song Cycle

[Vicky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was recommended this trilogy they are set in Hull (where I am from). Good from the nostalgia angle but not really my sort of book.

[Vilmos Kondor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Song-trilogy is one of the biggest achievements of contemporary PI crime fiction. Not in England only but on English language as well. Damn good.