The First Cut

Written by Peter Robinson

Narrated by Kristin Atherton

Published in the UK as Caedmon’s Song, this is a gripping standalone thriller from New York Times bestselling author Peter Robinson.

On a balmy June night, Kirsten, a young university student, is strolling home through a silent moonlit park when she is viciously attacked.

When she awakens in the hospital, she has no recollection of that brutal night. But then slowly, painfully, details reveal themselves—dreams of two figures, one white and one black, hovering over her; snatches of a strange and haunting song; the unfamiliar texture of a rough and deadly hand . . .

In another part of the country, Martha Browne arrives in a Yorkshire seaside town, posing as an author doing research for a book. But her research is of a particularly macabre variety. Who is she hunting with such deadly determination? And why?

The First Cut is a vivid and compelling psychological thriller, from the author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Banks series.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Aug 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9780063000513

Peter Robinson

One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed writers, Peter Robinson was the bestselling, award-winning author of the DCI Banks series. He also wrote two short-story collections and three stand-alone novels, which combined have sold more than ten million copies around the world. Among his many honors and prizes were the Edgar Award, the CWA (UK) Dagger in the Library Award, and the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy Martin Beck Award.

Reviews for The First Cut

[edwardsgt · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This isn't an Inspector Banks novel, so be warned! Most of the action takes place in Whitby, which Robinson clearly knows well, despite his present Toronto location. I found I didn't enjoy it as much as his Banks' novels, as the central charcter is less sympathetic.

[Kim Ring · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Good book, took a little while to figure out who the main character was, as the chapters switch from a previous time to current time. Can't say I liked or felt an affinity to the main character but you can understand her emotions and behavior

[johnjgaynard · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My favorite Peter Robinson novel.

[eowyn1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

My first Peter Robinson novel. How utterly boring. I will not spoil the plot, but you can see it coming a mile away...I only took up a 2nd book by the author because the Banks series was highly recommended by a big fan who was very disappointed by this one too. It would be better to stick to the Banks series.

[daftboy1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This story was written originally in 1987 and originally released in 1990.The chapters are interwoven between Kirsten a student at a Northern University who is raped and severely injured, the other story is from a lady called Martha's point of view who travels to Whitley bay.Martha is on the hunt to track down and kill Kirsten's rapist, Martha is Kirsten in disguise a few years after her ordeal, the rapist has now moved onto killing his victims. Martha kills the wrong man then another one who was asking to many questions. Eventually she gets the right man. Good ok book this. Marth

[richardgarside · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A little anachronistic but a good light read

[Gary Gallo · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another good Peter Robinson plot. The only disconnect is how Kirsten managed to find the guys she killed. Major gaps on how she found them in the whole country.

[heptonj · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is a strange story from the author of the Inspector Banks series which delves into the mind of a serious crime victim who seeks revenge for the wrongs perpertrated on her, and shows how a perfectly respectable person can justify the means by which she gets revenge upon her attacker. This is a story which stops and makes you think and also gives an interesting glimpse into a more innocent and technologically simple period. Well worth a read.