Playing with Fire

Playing With Fire is the fourteenth novel in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, where DCI Banks and DI Annie Cabbot investigate a mysterious arson on the Eastvale canal that leaves behind human remains and sparks suspicion. As the case unfolds, multiple characters—including a teenage drug user, a reclusive artist, and others—become subjects of scrutiny amid a series of dangerous and suspicious incidents. The novel offers a compelling exploration of investigation and suspicion, continuing the acclaimed series that inspired the ITV drama DCI Banks.