In a Dry Season
First edition | |
| Author | Peter Robinson |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Alan Banks, #10 |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 1999 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-330-39201-8 |
| OCLC | 50877992 |
| Preceded by | Dead Right |
| Followed by | Cold Is the Grave |
In a Dry Season is the tenth novel by Canadian detective fiction writer Peter Robinson in the Inspector Banks series of novels. The novel was first printed in 1999, but has been reprinted a number of times since. The novel is widely acclaimed as Robinson's best, a large step forward in ambition from previous books, and this was reflected in its critical and commercial response. The novel was nominated for the 1999 Hammett Prize, was shortlisted for the American Edgar Award and won the 2000 Anthony Award for 'Best Novel'.