Translations seem to be pretty well covered.
The author is not one I was aware of and didn't know if the book was old or new, so I thought I'd look him up. I found his web site http://www.grahamison.co.uk/The_Author.html. He is apparently ex-Scotland Yard.
One thing I spotted is a glossary of language used in the books by his detective and others in the stories Hardcastle's language.
It may clear up some disputes as to what the author meant as opposed to what dictionaries or current street usage might suggest.

Actually leeneia, your asking about English usage of words puts us on our toes. I enjoyed reading your previous request for a dictionary of Dalziel and Pascoe. In fact, I finally got around to buying one of Reg Hill's novels as a result of the thread (Haven't got as far as reading it yet as am tackling Sookie Stackhouse, but the thought is there).
Are there any other Brit authors I might have missed, who you would recommend from the opposite side of the pond?

Quack!
GtD.