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In Dark Objects by Simon Toyne, a gripping crime thriller unfolds as forensic expert Laughton Rees is drawn into a complex investigation. A high-profile murder with clues deliberately left at the scene intrigues her intellectually, while also stirring up echoes of her past. The story unravels with mounting tension as Laughton seeks to unmask the killer's identity, confronting hidden motives and deep-seated secrets.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller novel if you are captivated by complex mysteries involving macabre crime scenes and intricate puzzles. With skillful storytelling and engaging characters, it delivers a nail-biting experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Dark Objects

**Don't miss out on the gripping new thriller featuring Laughton Rees and Tannahill Khan, THE CLEARING – OUT NOW**

‘Count to three,’ her mother told her, the last words she would ever speak.

A gripping new crime thriller with an Irish detective and female investigator from a Sunday Times bestselling author

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Don’t miss out on the gripping new thriller featuring Laughton Rees and Tannahill Khan, The Clearing – out now.

‘Count to three,’ her mother told her, the last words she would ever speak.

An Impossible Crime Scene: A wealthy woman is found brutally murdered in the locked fortress of her London mansion. Surrounding her are four mysterious objects, including a book on forensics by Dr Laughton Rees.

An Inescapable Past: As a teenager, Laughton’s life was destroyed after witnessing her mother’s brutal murder. Now a mother herself and forensic analyst, she is an expert on how to read crime scenes – but never works live cases.

An Uncatchable Killer: Pressured by the lead detective to help with the investigation, Laughton begins to realise that the objects left by the body are not just about the victim, they’re also about her. Her childhood was destroyed by one killer. Now she must catch another before her daughter’s is destroyed too.

Praise for Dark Objects:

‘There are times when I read another author’s novel and it’s so darn good I just want to put down my own pen and retire because I can’t match it. This is that book.’ – TESS GERRITSEN

‘An intense, compelling page-turner.’ – STEVE CAVANAGH

‘The pacing is superb and as the suspense ratchets up you will find it impossible to put the book down.’ – PETER ROBINSON

‘A stunning novel! Part wily procedural, part relentless psychological thriller, Dark Objects will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.’ – JEFFERY DEAVER

‘It’s intelligent, insanely paced and brimming with fresh ideas – I doubt I’ll read a better book this year.’ – M.W. CRAVEN

‘A gripping, action-packed story filled with twists and tension.’ – STEPH BROADRIBB

Series: Rees and Khan thriller

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Dark Objects by Simon Toyne is acclaimed for its gripping narrative and exquisite character development. Critics highlight its spine-chilling suspense, intricate plotting, and the successful melding of a clever serial killer story with a family drama. It is praised for its intense pace and engaging storytelling, making it a compelling read from start to finish.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007551705

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Simon Toyne is the bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy: Sanctus, The Key and The Tower. He wrote Sanctus after quitting his job as a TV executive to focus on writing. It was the biggest selling debut thriller of 2011 in the UK and an international bestseller. His books have been translated into 27 languages and published in over 50 countries. The Boy Who Saw is the second book in a new series of epic thrillers that will span the world and centre around the enigmatic Solomon Creed. Simon lives with his family in Brighton and the South of France.

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