Bloody Valentine

Name: Bloody Valentine
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780857304698
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As seen on BBC TV 'A Killing in Tiger Bay'

By John L Williams

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Summary

Bloody Valentine by John L Williams is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the complexities of mystery and high stakes. It follows a journalist drawn into a dangerous investigation when a famous singer is found dead in a hotel room. As truths unravel and secrets are exposed, unexpected connections arise, making this a fast-paced and intricate tale of intrigue and deception.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime novel if you love thrillers set in a dark, atmospheric landscape. With its intricate plot and complex characters, it keeps you guessing at every turn, perfect for readers who thrive on suspense and a touch of noir.

Bloody Valentine

**NOW A BBC2 DOCUMENTARY: A KILLING IN TIGER BAY**

A NOTORIOUS MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE AND THE UK'S BIGGEST-EVER POLICE CORRUPTION TRIAL Bloody Valentine is the story of the murder of a young woman called Lynette White in the Cardiff docklands (aka Tiger Bay) on Valentine's Day 1988....

As seen in the BBC2 documentary: A Killing in Tiger Bay

Description

Bloody Valentine is the story of the murder of a young woman called Lynette White in the Cardiff docklands on Valentine's Day 1988.

It's also the story of the miscarriage of justice that came after, when three black men, 'the Cardiff Three', were wrongly convicted of her murder. It's a brutally frank tale of racism and police corruption, terrible misogynist violence, and the grim realities of sex work. It's a book that got so close to the bone that the author was sued for libel by the police and received death threats from a variety of minor characters. It's an indelible portrait of life in the underbelly of Thatcher's Britain.

This new edition includes an introduction and afterword bringing the extraordinary, unhappy saga up to date.

Bloody Valentine is a bloody good book - Benjamin Zephaniah

Complex, emotional and moving. Read it - David Peace on Bloody Valentine

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Bloody Valentine by John L Williams has been praised for its attention to detail and thrilling narrative drive. It is described as a powerful, gripping investigation that is both complex and emotionally moving. The book deftly combines elements of crime thriller with incisive social commentary.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857304698

Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oldcastle Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

Collections

Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction History & Military John L Williams True Crime

About the Author

John L Williams was born in Cardiff and now lives in London. He's written a dozen books ranging from his Cardiff Trilogy of novels to biographies of characters as diverse as Michael X and Shirley Bassey. He also writes crime fiction under the name John Lincoln. His journalism has appeared everywhere from the NME to the Financial Times. He co-organises the riotous Laugharne Weekend festival in West Wales.