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The Night Watch
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‘Well, this is a belter of a book! A hugely entertaining and gripping read!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A spine-tingling new Scottish police procedural thriller for crime fiction and mystery fans
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‘Well, this is a belter of a book! A hugely entertaining and gripping read!’ – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
He’ll watch you.
A lawyer is found dead at sunrise on a lonely clifftop at Dunnet Head on the northernmost tip of Scotland. It was supposed to be his honeymoon, but now his wife will never see him again.
He’ll hunt you.
The case is linked to several mysterious deaths, including the murder of the lawyer’s last client – Scotland’s most notorious criminal… who had just walked free. DS Max Craigie knows this can only mean one thing: they have a vigilante serial killer on their hands.
He’ll leave you to die.
But this time the killer isn’t on the run; he’s on the investigation team. And the rules are different when the murderer is this close to home.
He knows their weaknesses, knows how to stay hidden, and he thinks he’s above the law…
Max, Janie and Ross return in the latest gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series. Fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride and Marion Todd will love The Night Watch!
Readers LOVE The Night Watch!
‘Wow! Max Craigie and his team are back in this amazing book and they bring with it a little bit of everything! A murder, a suicide, some suspense, intrigue, action, police, dead lawyers, twists, turns, a bit of corruption and serial killers!’ – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is the book that you are desperate to finish so you know ‘who did it’, but on the other hand you don’t want it to come to an end.’ – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Once again Neil Lancaster has written an absolute blinder. It starts off at a furious pace and doesn't let up.’ – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A brilliant addition to the series and Neil is now an auto-buy author for me. Roll on the next one…’ – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The pace doesn’t let up at all and Neil keeps you guessing with his clever dialogue and excellent plot. Loved it. You won’t be disappointed with The Night Watch.’ – NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Night Watch by Neil Lancaster is praised for its gripping narrative and authenticity, with many reviewers noting its compelling characters and thrilling plot. Comparisons to iconic series like Line of Duty highlight its engaging story and suspenseful nature. Readers appreciate the fast-paced storytelling and the strength of its protagonist, DS Max Craigie, making it a highly recommended read within the crime thriller genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008551247
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ Digital
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Neil Lancaster is the No.1 digital bestselling author of the Tom Novak series. His latest novel, Dead Man's Grave, was longlisted for the 2021 William McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year. He served as a military policeman in the RAF and worked as a detective for the Metropolitan Police, investigating serious crimes in the capital and beyond. As a covert policing specialist, he used a variety of tactics to obtain evidence against murderers, human traffickers, drug dealers and fraudsters. He now lives in the Scottish Highlands, writes crime and thriller novels and works as a broadcaster and commentator on true crime documentaries. He is a key expert on two Sky Crime TV series, Meet, Marry, Murder and Made for Murder. Twitter: www.twitter.com/@neillancaster66 Facebook: www.facebook.com/@NeilLancasterCrime Website: www.neillancastercrime.co.uk
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