The Rule

The new heart-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of Cry Baby
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The Rule by David Jackson is a gripping crime and thriller novel set in the gritty streets of a bustling city. It follows a desperate father who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of criminal activity to protect his family. As tension escalates, the stakes grow higher, leaving readers on the edge as they delve into the dark underworld and moral dilemmas he faces.
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The Rule

From the bestselling author of Cry Baby, The Rule is the dark and thrilling tale of two parents who will go to any lengths to protect their child.

From the bestselling author of Cry Baby, The Rule is the dark and thrilling tale of two parents who will go to any lengths to protect their child.

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MY DAD SAYS BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN I BREAK IT...

Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants fish and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero. And as long as he follows The Rule, nothing bad will happen.

Daniel will be twenty-three next week. And he has no idea that he's about to kill a stranger.

Daniel's parents know that their beloved and vulnerable son will be taken away. They know that Daniel didn't mean to hurt anyone, he just doesn't know his own strength. They dispose of the body. Isn't that what any loving parent would do? But as forces on both sides of the law begin to close in on them, they realise they have no option but to finish what they started. Even if it means that others will have to die...

Because they'll do anything to protect him. Even murder.

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'An intense and compelling read. Highly recommended' - LISA HALL

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The Rule by David Jackson is praised for its incredible storytelling and literary craftsmanship. Reviewers highlight its pacing, smart narrative, and dark humour, with mentions of its impactful and razor-sharp writing. The novel is considered a standout example of British crime writing, blending grimy and heartbreaking elements effectively.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788164375

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viper

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 336

About the Author

David Jackson is the author of nine crime novels, including the bestseller Cry Baby and the standalone The Resident. When not murdering fictional people, David spends his days as a university academic in his home city of Liverpool. He lives on the Wirral with his wife and two daughters. Find him @Author_Dave.

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