The Midnight Killing
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The Midnight Killing
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The Midnight Killing
She'd cycled this way hundreds of times before, every twist and turn familiar. She didn't know this would be the last. When the body of architect James McCallum is found hanging in the grounds of his former school one cold night, DI Danny Stowe and forensic psychologist Rose Lainey suspect foul play behind his apparent suicide.
The twisty new crime thriller that will keep you up all night
She’d cycled this way hundreds of times before, every twist and turn familiar. She didn’t know this would be the last.
When the body of architect James McCallum is found hanging in the grounds of his former school one cold night, DI Danny Stowe and forensic psychologist Rose Lainey suspect foul play behind his apparent suicide.
To their astonishment, the trail leads to a 20-year-old cold case of a missing girl, and a teenage party. But what was James’ fascination with the case and how is it linked to his death?
Secrets don’t stay buried forever – but the real killer will stop at nothing to hide theirs…
An absolutely gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, Val McDermid and Rachel Caine.
Readers are gripped by The Midnight Killing:
‘Taut and intense… had me on the edge of my seat.’ – Angela Marsons
‘I started The Midnight Killing last night and seriously couldn't put it down until I'd finished… Gripping, dark and highly charged. I absolutely loved it!’ – Carol Wyer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Left my heart in my mouth… fresh, tense and exhilarating.’ – Carla Kovach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another fantastic read from rising star Sharon Dempsey. I was on the edge of my seat, you will be too.’ – Adrian McKinty
‘An absolute page turner. Just when you think you have it figured, something comes along and you are back to figuring out who, what, when, where and why!’ – Rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love this… I couldn’t wait till the end to find out what happened. What a winner!’ – Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow! What a story!’ – Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I was intrigued from the very beginning and stayed hooked all the way through.’ – The Sleepy Reader Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘From the beginning it kept you hooked… made me want to go on reading deep into the night.’ – Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Dark, twisty, and atmospheric… The Midnight Killing's Danny Stowe and Rose Lainey are a dynamic team…!’ – Bestselling author Sam Blake
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 Midnight Killing by Sharon Dempsey has been praised for its gripping narrative and pacy writing. Reviewers appreciate the book's dark and disturbing themes, and its exploration of fractured families and the lingering impact of past crimes. Dempsey's debut is highlighted as promising, with her storytelling weaving a compelling journey through a twisting plot, appealing particularly to fans of intriguing and sophisticated crime fiction.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008424480
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Sharon Dempsey is a PhD candidate at Queen's University, exploring class and gender in crime fiction. She was a journalist and health writer before turning to writing crime fiction and has written for a variety of publications and newspapers, including the Irish Times. Sharon also facilitates creative writing classes for people affected by cancer and other health challenges.
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