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See No Evil

The critically acclaimed, gripping and twisty crime thriller
Series: DI Grace Archer
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See No Evil by David Fennell is a gripping crime thriller where detectives Grace Archer and Harry Quinn are on the trail of a cunning and elusive killer. The narrative unfolds in a tense atmosphere filled with psychological intrigue as they piece together a complex puzzle involving eerie crime scenes and twisted motives. The stakes rise rapidly, testing their resolve and pushing them to their limits in this suspenseful chase.
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You might enjoy this gripping read if you're intrigued by chilling crime narratives filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The engaging plot and well-developed characters will keep you on the edge of your seat, as you delve into a world where every clue matters, and nothing is as it seems. If crime thrillers that challenge your detective instincts are your kind of story, this book will surely captivate you.

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For this killer, it's DEATH at first sight . . . The chilling new thriller from the author of the intensely creepy serial killer debut, The Art of Death

For this killer, it's DEATH at first sight . . . The chilling new thriller from the author of the intensely creepy serial killer debut, The Art of Death

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Should be at the top of everyone's wish list. Fennell has created one of the most compelling characters in UK crime fiction - M.W. CRAVEN

For this killer it's death at first sight...

The brilliantly dark new serial killer thriller from one of British crime writing's freshest stars - perfect for fans of Chris Carter, Karin Slaughter and M.W. Craven.


Two men are found dead in London's Battersea Park. One of the bodies has been laid out like a crucifix - with his eyes removed and placed on his open palms.

Detective Inspector Grace Archer and her caustic DS, Harry Quinn, lead the investigation. But when more bodies turn up in a similar fashion, they find themselves in a race against time to find the sadistic killer.

The hunt leads them to Ladywell Playtower in Southeast London, the home to a religious commune led by the enigmatic Aaron Cronin. Archer and Quinn suspect Cronin's involvement but his alibis are watertight, and the truth seemingly buried. If Archer is to find the killer, she must first battle her way through religious fanatics, London gangsters - and her own demons...


What your favourite crime authors are saying about David Fennell:

'A truly extraordinary crime novel' - LYNDA LA PLANTE

'A stunning start to a fantastic new series' - M.W. CRAVEN

'Involved me in a way that few thrillers do, kept me alert and on-edge right up through the deeply satisfying finale' - AJ FINN

'I flew through it... Tense, gripping and brilliantly inventive' - SIMON LELIC

'Unsettling, fast-paced, suspenseful and gripping... Excellent' - WILL DEAN

'A serial killer thriller with the darkest of hearts' - FIONA CUMMINS

'A tense-as-hell high-body count page turner, but a rarer thing too - one that's also full of genuine warmth and humanity' - WILLIAM SHAW

'Chilling, unsettling and wonderfully atmospheric' - BRIAN McGILLOWAY


What the newspapers said about David Fennell's debut, The Art of Death:

'Written with a clear grasp of social media, the story simply bristles with invention - though it is not for the faint hearted' - Daily Mail

'You couldn't ask for a more assured if startlingly graphic and gory debut' - Irish Independent

'Satisfyingly gruesome fare' - Financial Times

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838778231

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 400

About the Author

David Fennell was born and raised in Belfast before leaving for London at the age of eighteen with £50 in one pocket and a dog-eared copy of Stephen King's The Stand in the other. He jobbed as a chef, waiter and bartender for several years before starting a career in writing for the software industry. He has been working in CyberSecurity for fourteen years and is a fierce advocate for information privacy. David has played rugby for Brighton and has studied Creative Writing at the University of Sussex. He is married and he and his partner split their time between Central London and Brighton.

To find out more, visit his website: www.davidfennell.co.uk

Follow him on Twitter: @davyfennell

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