Taken for Dead a darkly gripping must-read thriller, part of the unmissable Katie Maguire series for 2025
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Biografisk notat
Graham Masterton is best known as a writer of horror and thrillers, but his career as an author spans many genres, including historical epics and sex advice books. His first horror novel, The Manitou, became a bestseller and was made into a film starring Tony Curtis. In 2019, Graham was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Horror Writers Association. He is also the author of the Katie Maguire series of crime thrillers, which have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. Visit www.grahammasterton.co.ukOne of Britain's finest horror writers, Edinburgh-born Masterton has turned himself into one of this country's most exciting crime novelists. In the past four years he has established the engaging character of Irish Detective Superintendent Katie Maguire in a series of three fine crime novels
Daily Mail
One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time
- Peter James,
Combining Masterton's two skills: crime and horror, this is further proof that career changes can be successful
The Good Book Guide
'One of this country's most exciting crime novelists.' Daily Mail
Not even one of Ireland's best detectives can catch these killers.
In a secluded cove just outside the reaches of the city of Cork, a woman wakes up buried in the sand, unable to pull herself free. The gulls wheel silently overhead, oblivious to her nightmare…
DS Katie Maguire of the Cork Garda is soon tracking the terrifying gang of torturers who call themselves the High Kings of Erin. But, somehow, they are always one step ahead.
Is Maguire losing her touch? Or is somebody close to her less trustworthy than they seem?
Perfect for fans of Peter James, CJ Tudor and Chris Carter, Taken for Dead is part of the darkly original million-copy-bestselling DS Katie Maguire thriller series, which can be read in any order.
Also in the DS KATIE MAGUIRE series
#1 White Bones
#2 Broken Angels
#3 Red Light
#4 Taken for Dead
#5 Blood Sisters
#6 Buried
#7 Living Death
#8 Dead Girls Dancing
#9 Dead Men Whistling
#10 Begging to Die
#11 The Last Drop of Blood
#12 Pay Back the Devil
Why readers love Katie Maguire...
'A tough and gritty thriller.' Irish Independent
‘A natural storyteller.' New York Journal of Books
'Any fan of mysteries should grab this book.' Irish Examiner
'Books in this series and they never fail to entertain.' Reader review *****
'A fierce read with a plot that feels topical.' Reader review *****
'Devastatingly brilliant...Brilliant, exhilarating writing.' Reader review ****
'Riveted from start to finish.' Reader review ****
'A first class detection novel.' Reader review ****
'Amazing, the man is a genius.' Reader review ****