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Toe the Line

A Gripping British Crime Thriller with Twists You Won’t See Coming
Brief Description
A new city. A deadly heist. A web of corruption that could destroy everything. When DC Jake Tanner is transferred from London to Guildford, he quickly finds himself entangled in a botched robbery by The Crimsons, a notorious gang from his past. As he races to... Read More
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A robbery gone wrong. A victim fitted with a bomb. A force riddled with corruption. DC Jake Tanner's first case in Guildford spirals fast when a hostage is strapped with an explosive collar-and his new colleagues are acting suspiciously. As the seconds slip away, Tanner digs into the rot no one wants exposed. He's running out of time... and out of allies

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A new city. A deadly heist. A web of corruption that could destroy everything.

When DC Jake Tanner is transferred from London to Guildford, he quickly finds himself entangled in a botched robbery by The Crimsons, a notorious gang from his past.

As he races to save the shop owner's life, Tanner uncovers a sinister conspiracy within Surrey Police. Caught between his duty and the temptation to ignore the truth, Tanner has to navigate a treacherous landscape of deceit and betrayal.

With each step, he risks not only his own safety but the integrity of the force he serves. In this explosive thriller by Jack Probyn, Tanner must decide whether to toe the line or risk it all to expose the corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

Toe the Line is the first instalment in the DC Jake Tanner Crime Thrillers series. This gripping tale of British organised crime is perfect for fans of dark, twisty crime thrillers in the vein of Line of Duty and James Patterson.


Praise for the DC Jake Tanner Crime Thrillers series:

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Excellent read. More twists in it than a pretzel.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… ... a plot that defied detection! Surprise!

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… I enjoyed the story and the twists and turns.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Excellent thriller with wonderful characters and a fast-moving plot!

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… All the twists and turns leading to the climax were great.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Brilliantly written, became addictive from the first page.

Series: DC Jake Tanner Crime Thriller

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036705404

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Jack Probyn writes murder mysteries and crime thrillers set in England. He studied Creative Writing at the University of Surrey and has always been fascinated by storytelling, particularly the dark and twisty kind. He is the author of the DC Jake Tanner series and the DS Tomek Bowen series, both packed with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists. When he's not writing, he enjoys building LEGO, solving sudoku puzzles, and occasionally going snowboarding. He lives in England with his partner and their British Shorthair cat, Tommy.

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