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Death Under a Little Sky
Series: Jake Jackson
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The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you won’t want to miss! Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year! A detective ready for a new life Jake Jackson, high-flying ex-city detective, inherits a rural retreat from his reclusive uncle. It’s the...
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Description
The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you won’t want to miss! Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year!
A detective ready for a new life
Jake Jackson, high-flying ex-city detective, inherits a rural retreat from his reclusive uncle. It’s the perfect chance to start anew.
A death that disrupts everything
But then the local annual treasure hunt spirals into terror when a young woman’s bones are discovered. Suddenly, Jake is back to being a detective, as he tries to unearth a dangerous killer in this most unlikely of settings.
Praise for Death Under a Little Sky:
‘Tense but patient, fast but thoughtful, and twisty but substantial – this is a truly excellent debut, and I want the next instalment now’ — Lee Child
‘I LOVED this. I found it totally immersive, and couldn’t wait to squeeze some time from my day to return to it. The writing is very classy and the conclusion came as a surprise, which is always a treat’ — Ann Cleeves
‘Gloriously atmospheric and masterfully plotted with such a strong sense of place, this is a huge treat for crime fiction lovers. I can’t wait for the next instalment!’ — Lucy Foley
‘Stylish…a more than promising debut’ — The Times
‘Stylishly written by a skilled wordsmith, and an absorbing tale’ — Sun
‘A vivid, atmospheric debut’ — Daily Mail
‘A cosy crime read with an appealing protagonist’ — Guardian
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This series is irresistible — LEE CHILD An immersive, intelligent delight — LUCY FOLEY The Jake Jackson books get better and better — ELLY GRIFFITHS Highly recommend — KARIN SLAUGHTER A pleasure — BERNARD CORNWELL A beautiful landscape… It began as the project of a lifetime – a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Death Under a Little Sky
The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you won’t want to miss! Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year! A detective ready for a new life Jake Jackson, high-flying ex-city detective, inherits a rural retreat from his reclusive uncle. It’s the perfect chance to start anew. A death that disrupts everything But then the local...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Death in a Lonely Place
A beautifully written new crime thriller you won’t want to miss. In a beautiful village, a terrible storm is brewing… A rural paradise… Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life. A shocking secret… But the return of an old case shatters the calm, and pulls him into a shadowy group that caters to the darkest desires...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Death in a Lonely Place
A beautifully written new crime thriller you won’t want to miss! In a quiet village, darkness is closing in… A rural paradise… Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life. And he finally seems to have his wish – spending his days immersed in nature, and his evenings lazing by the fire. A terrifying secret… But the...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Burial Place
This series is irresistible LEE CHILD An immersive, intelligent delight LUCY FOLEY The Jake Jackson books get better and better ELLY GRIFFITHS Highly recommend KARIN SLAUGHTER A pleasure BERNARD CORNWELL A beautiful landscape… It began as the project of a lifetime. A group of archaeologists uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement in the English countryside. A looming threat… But...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Twist in the River
A Twist in the River A PERFECT DAY. A TWISTED CRIME. THE AWARD-WINNING JAKE JACKSON SERIES RETURNS… 'This series is irresistible' – LEE CHILD 'Atmospheric and chilling' – ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Totally immersive' – ANN CLEEVES 'My favourite new crime series' – LUCY FOLEY 'Highly recommend' – KARIN SLAUGHTER A beautiful summer day When young nurse Claire Davidson goes missing on...PaperbackSold Out -
Death Under a Little Sky
The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you won’t want to miss! Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year! A detective ready for a new life For years, Jake Jackson has been a high-flying detective in the city. One day he receives a letter from his reclusive uncle – he has left Jake his property...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008517052
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 February 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hemlock Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
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Series: Jake Jackson
Stig Abell
About the Author
Stig Abell loves detective novels above any other literature, films, plays or television. This is the first one he has actually written. Away from books, he presents the breakfast show on Times Radio, a station he helped to launch in 2020. Before that he was a regular presenter on Radio 4's Front Row and was the editor and publisher of the Times Literary Supplement. At one time or another he has written for almost every newspaper in Britain, and one or two in America as well. He lives in London with his wife, three children and two independent-minded cats called Boo and Ninja (his children named them, obviously).
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The Burial Place
This series is irresistible — LEE CHILD An immersive, intelligent delight — LUCY FOLEY The Jake Jackson books get better and better — ELLY GRIFFITHS Highly recommend — KARIN SLAUGHTER A pleasure — BERNARD CORNWELL A beautiful landscape… It began as the project of a lifetime – a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Death in a Lonely Place
A beautifully written new crime thriller you won’t want to miss. In a beautiful village, a terrible storm is brewing… A rural paradise… Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life. A shocking secret… But the return of an old case shatters the calm, and pulls him into a shadowy group that caters to the darkest desires...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Death in a Lonely Place
A beautifully written new crime thriller you won’t want to miss! In a quiet village, darkness is closing in… A rural paradise… Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life. And he finally seems to have his wish – spending his days immersed in nature, and his evenings lazing by the fire. A terrifying secret… But the...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Burial Place
This series is irresistible LEE CHILD An immersive, intelligent delight LUCY FOLEY The Jake Jackson books get better and better ELLY GRIFFITHS Highly recommend KARIN SLAUGHTER A pleasure BERNARD CORNWELL A beautiful landscape… It began as the project of a lifetime. A group of archaeologists uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement in the English countryside. A looming threat… But...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Twist in the River
A Twist in the River A PERFECT DAY. A TWISTED CRIME. THE AWARD-WINNING JAKE JACKSON SERIES RETURNS… 'This series is irresistible' – LEE CHILD 'Atmospheric and chilling' – ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Totally immersive' – ANN CLEEVES 'My favourite new crime series' – LUCY FOLEY 'Highly recommend' – KARIN SLAUGHTER A beautiful summer day When young nurse Claire Davidson goes missing on...PaperbackSold Out -
Death Under a Little Sky
The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you won’t want to miss! Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year! A detective ready for a new life For years, Jake Jackson has been a high-flying detective in the city. One day he receives a letter from his reclusive uncle – he has left Jake his property...PaperbackSold Out
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