She’d cycled this way hundreds of times before, every twist and turn familiar. She didn’t know this would be the last.  When the body of architect James McCallum is found hanging in the grounds of his former school one cold night, DI Danny Stowe and forensic psychologist Rose Lainey suspect foul play behind his apparent suicide. To their astonishment, the trail leads to a 20-year-old cold case of a missing girl, and a teenage party. But what was James’ fascination with the case and how is it linked to his death? Secrets don’t stay buried forever – but the real killer will stop at nothing to hide theirs… An absolutely gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, Val McDermid and Rachel Caine.   Readers are gripped by The Midnight Killing: ‘Taut and intense… had me on the edge of my seat.’ Angela Marsons  'I started The Midnight Killing last night and seriously couldn't put it down until I'd finished… Gripping, dark and highly charged. I absolutely loved it!' Carol Wyer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Left my heart in my mouth… fresh, tense and exhilarating.’ Carla Kovach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another fantastic read from rising star Sharon Dempsey. I was on the edge of my seat, you will be too.’ Adrian McKinty ‘An absolute page turner. Just when you think you have it figured something comes along and you are back to figuring out who, what, when, where and why!’ Rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this… I couldn’t wait till the end to find out what happened. What a winner!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a story!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was intrigued from the very beginning and stayed hooked all the way through.’ The Sleepy Reader Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the beginning it kept you hooked… made me want to go on reading deep into the night.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dark, twisty, and atmospheric… The Midnight Killing's Danny Stowe and Rose Lainey are a dynamic team…!’ Bestselling author Sam Blake
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‘Gripping and pacy’ Steve Cavanagh ‘A hugely promising debut’ Irish Independent ‘A dark, disturbing and gripping read perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Patricia Gibney and Brian McGilloway. Sharon Dempsey will be one to watch!’ Claire Allan 'Deftly and compellingly written, Sharon Dempsey cleverly brings the strands of this story together and creates a disturbing journey towards a shocking truth.' Anthony Quinn ‘A gripping exploration of fractured families, grieving children and how the crimes of yesterday still echo today … A twisting tale of intrigue that never lets up.’ Brian McGilloway 'An intriguing, sophisticated read told in an authentic voice … A powerful story about conflict and the shadows it leaves behind.' Kelly Creighton ‘A dark, twisting, compelling tale … Sharon is part of a new generation of crime writers able to mine Northern Ireland’s troubled history to craft gripping stories for today.’ Stuart Neville
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The twisty new crime thriller that will keep you up all night
The twisty new crime thriller that will keep you up all night • Sharon Dempsey is an exciting new voice to add to the Irish crime writing community, and will be an Avon focus title for HarperCollins Ireland. • This is the second novel in a brand new Belfast-based procedural series. With key Avon authors Helen Fields and Katerina Diamond moving into standalone territory, we are perfectly placed to launch a new police procedural series and book 1 in the series reviewed incredibly well. • A clever, compassionate and gripping story. The author does an expert job at writing about grief, fear, love and emotional damage whilst packing in twists and turns aplenty. • Dynamic between Danny and Rose is brilliant and readers are guaranteed to be invested in their character (and relationship!) development in forthcoming books. Competition: The;Cruel Acts;Buried Angels;Killing Mind;Twisted Lies;One Lost Soul;Good Daughter;Grave Tattoo;Snowdonia Killings;Silent Voices;Nothing Man. by;Claire Allan;Jane Casey;Patricia Gibney;Angela Marsons;J M Dalgliesh;Karin Slaughter;Val McDermid;Simon McCleave;Faith Martin;Catherine Ryan Howard
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780008424480
Publisert
2022-08-18
Utgiver
Vendor
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Vekt
260 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
384

Forfatter

Biographical note

Sharon Dempsey is a PhD candidate at Queen’s University, exploring class and gender in crime fiction. She was a journalist and health writer before turning to writing crime fiction and has written for a variety of publications and newspapers, including the Irish Times. Sharon also facilitates creative writing classes for people affected by cancer and other health challenges.