The Summer That Never Was
| Author | Peter Robinson |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Alan Banks, #13 |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | McClelland & Stewart (Canada) William Morrow (US) Hodder & Stoughton (UK) |
Publication date | January 2003 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (Hardback), (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-333-90743-4 |
| OCLC | 59464155 |
| Preceded by | Aftermath |
| Followed by | Playing with Fire |
The Summer That Never Was is the 13th novel by Canadian detective fiction writer Peter Robinson in the Inspector Banks series. It was published in 2003, and re-titled Close To Home in the US. It was nominated for the 2004 Anthony Award for 'Best Novel'.