A murder from the past is brought to light in this gripping short story in the New York Times-bestselling Inspector Banks series. Acclaimed by Michael Connelly as "e;a man for all seasons,"e; Inspector Alan Banks is among the best-loved characters in contemporary fiction. And now Banks confronts one of the most puzzling cases of his career when a tourist claims that several decades earlier, in a previous life, he witnessed a murder committed nearby. Banks doesn't believe in the supernatural. Or superstition. But when evidence of a crime comes to light, the Yorkshire police detective begins to wonder: How did this mysterious visitor know about a killing possibly committed before he was born? Ingenious, atmospheric, and poignant, "e;Summer Rain"e; is compelling reading for both longtime fans of the series that has won multiple Edgar and Arthur Ellis Awards and those who have yet to discover this popular mystery writer. "e;The best series on the market. Try one and tell me I'm wrong."e; Stephen King Also includes an excerpt from the author's "e;thrilling"e; novel In the Dark Places (Louise Penny)