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Nighthawking

The gripping psychological thriller
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Nighthawking by Russ Thomas follows Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler as he investigates the dark corners of Sheffield when a body is discovered by a metal detectorist, known as a "nighthawker," in a city park. As Tyler delves into the case, he uncovers hidden secrets and connections linking the victim to an entangled web of danger and deceit. The novel seamlessly blends mystery with tension, as past and present collide in a gripping thriller.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy atmospheric crime thrillers with a strong sense of place and complex, intriguing investigations. You'll likely be drawn in by the smart, resourceful detectives unraveling secrets buried deep within the city, offering twists and a compelling narrative that keeps you on edge.

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THE RIVETING FOLLOW-UP TO THE BESTSELLING FIREWATCHING
'Hard-hitting' SUNDAY TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH
'Comparable with the best of Michael Connelly’s Bosch books and James Lee Burke’s Robicheaux novels, and – naturally – Ian Rankin' AJ FINN
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NO SECRET CAN STAY BURIED FOREVER

Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens is an oasis of peace – until one morning when the body of a young woman is found there, buried in a quiet corner. Police determine that she’s been there for months and would have gone undiscovered for years – except someone returned in the dead of night to dig her up.

DS Adam Tyler and his team have many questions to answer – who is the victim? Who killed her and hid her body? And who dug her up?

Tyler’s investigation draws him into the secretive world of nighthawkers: treasure-hunters who operate under cover of darkness, seeking the lost and valuable... and willing to kill to keep what they find.

PRAISE FOR RUSS THOMAS

'I’ve got a new man in my life. His name is Adam Tyler. Yorkshireman. Enjoys cold drinks and colder cases. Hangs out in exceptional debut novels and exceptionaller sequels. Firewatching and Nighthawking are comparable with the best of Michael Connelly’s Bosch books and James Lee Burke’s Robicheaux novels, and – naturally – Ian Rankin; but there’s an elegiac quality here that reminds me of Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie titles and the Dublin Murder Squad novels by Tana French' AJ FINN

'I loved it! Nighthawking turns Sheffield into a dark and terrifying underworld, and the plot is wonderfully fresh and original' KATE RHODES

'Superb. Every part of Nighthawking is so well woven together... the end dragged me around and spat me out a broken man. Highly recommended' JAMES DELARGY

'In the clever and compulsive Firewatching, DS Adam Tyler navigates a complex cast of villains and victims in a cold case that suddenly turns very, very hot' LOUISE CANDLISH

'A pitch-perfect blend of the best of the old and the best of the new... I loved it' LEE CHILD

'Devoured in three days. A cracking read with a terrific new detective lead. Red hot debut for 2020' SARAH HILARY

'A great read. Totally absorbed me’ CASS GREEN

'Intelligent, pacy and compelling, it's everything you could want from a crime novel' SARAH WARD, author of the DC Childs mysteries

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Nighthawking by Russ Thomas has been praised for its gripping narrative and well-developed characters. The complex plot entwines various subplots that keep readers engaged and guessing until the end. Critics have highlighted the atmospheric setting and the novel's ability to blend mystery with emotional depth effectively.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471181436

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Russ Thomas was born in Essex, raised in Berkshire and now lives in Sheffield. After a few 'proper' jobs (among them: pot-washer, optician's receptionist, supermarket warehouse operative, call-centre telephonist and storage salesman) he discovered the joys of bookselling, where he could talk to people about books all day. His highly acclaimed debut novel, Firewatching, is the first in the DS Adam Tyler series and published in February 2020. Nighthawking and Cold Reckoning, the second and third books in the series, followed in 2021 and 2022.  To find out more, visit his website or follow him on Twitter:  https://russthomasauthor.com T: @thevoiceofruss

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