About the Book
After travelling to attend his estranged mother’s surprise birthday party in a fancy Durham hotel, DI Aector McAvoy finds himself unexpectedly in the middle of a town drama involving the tragic demise of a rockstar’s son. With evil forces at play, McAvoy must solve the case fast, before he becomes a victim too.
Book Synopsis
A quiet town. A horrible incident. Things that don’t add up. – The highly-anticipated latest instalment of the DS McAvoy series from the Sunday Times best-selling, Kindle chart-topping author.
“[A] dark, creepy, twisted mystery that will keep readers awake far into the night” Booklist Starred Review
“McAvoy is a true original” Mick Herron
An unexpected invite to his estranged mother’s surprise birthday party at a fancy Durham hotel gives DI Aector McAvoy and his wife Roisin a chance for a well-deserved holiday. Off-duty, and still recovering from his previous injuries, McAvoy is determined to take advantage of the all-expenses-paid break, despite the old grudges and thick tension between himself and his step-family.
However, what should have been a relaxing, if awkward, getaway weekend turns out to be a full-on nightmare, when McAvoy finds himself in the middle of a town drama that involves the tragic demise of Ishmael Piper, a rock star’s millionaire son . . . and best friend of McAvoy’s charming, bullying step-brother.
With dark secrets slowly unravelling, McAvoy needs to put his personal issues aside to unmask the evil forces behind Ishmael’s mysterious death before he becomes a victim of them himself . . .
Dark settings, dark crimes and even darker souls – the critically acclaimed DS McAvoy police procedural series is a perfect pick for fans of Denise Mina, Val McDermid and Peter Robinson.
Review Quotes
[A] dark, creepy, twisted mystery that will keep readers awake far into the night– “Booklist Starred Review“
An irresistibly charming detective cracks another colorful case– “Kirkus Reviews“
[Delivers] the kind of grisly torture and murder scenes that have rightly linked his work with that of Val McDermid— “Booklist on Blind Justice“
[Mark is] on the level of Scottish and English contemporaries such as Denise Mina, Val McDermid, and Peter Robinson— “Library Journal Starred Review of Cruel Mercy“
A fine police procedural . . . Ian Rankin fans will be pleased– “Publishers Weekly on Past Life“
A hair-raising procedural [that] highlights unselfish love, sacrifice, and man’s inhumanity to man– “Kirkus Reviews on Blind Justice“
An involving, nail-biting police procedural from a masterful storyteller– “Kirkus Reviews on Flesh and Blood“
Excellent . . . weaves a complicated web of deception, betrayal, and violence as the action builds to a stunning conclusion– “Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Taking Pity“
Polished prose, lovable recurring characters, and a stunning revelation make this a mystery to savor– “Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Past Life“
Strong prose, intriguing characters, and high tension make this a standout– “Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Dead Pretty“
To call Mark’s novels police procedurals is like calling the Mona Lisa a pretty painting– “Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Cruel Mercy“
About the Author
David Mark spent seven years as crime reporter for the Yorkshire Post and now writes full-time. A former Richard & Judy pick, and a Sunday Times bestseller, he is the author of the DS Aector McAvoy series and a number of standalone thrillers. He lives in Northumberland with his family.
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