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The Butcher's Boy

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The Butcher's Boy by Thomas Perry is a gripping crime thriller that centres on a professional hitman known as the Butcher's Boy. His expertise in evading capture becomes essential as he finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game. Alongside him, a determined Justice Department analyst begins her pursuit, drawn into a tense cat-and-mouse chase. The storyline is skilfully woven with suspense, offering readers an intense journey through the criminal underworld.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate expertly crafted thrillers that delve into the clandestine world of hitmen. With its intricate plotting and intriguing insights into the mind of a professional assassin, this story offers a gripping blend of suspense and criminal psychology. If you're drawn to tales of cat-and-mouse chases and the clever tactics employed by both pursuers and targets, this might be a perfect read for you.

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The Butcher's Boy

The Edgar Award-winning novel by the 'master of nail-biting suspense' -Los Angeles Times

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Murder has always been easy for the Butcher's Boy—it’s what he was raised to do. But when he kills the senior senator from Colorado and arrives in Las Vegas to pick up his fee, he learns that he has become a liability to his shadowy employers.

His actions attract the attention of police specialists who watch the world of organised crime. But though everyone knows that something big is going on, only Elizabeth Waring, a bright young analyst in the Justice Department, can work her way closer to the truth, and to the frightening man behind it.

The Butcher's Boy includes a new introduction by bestselling author Michael Connelly.

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The Butcher's Boy by Thomas Perry is praised for its gripping and inventive plot, with reviewers highlighting the depth of its main character, a professional hitman, and the tension-filled narrative. Many appreciate Perry's skilful writing and the intricate cat-and-mouse chase between the protagonist and the justice system, noting its ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book's pacing and clever twists contribute to its acclaim among crime and thriller enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804710272

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Grove Press

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 336

About the Author

THOMAS PERRY is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including the critically acclaimed Jane Whitefield series, Forty Thieves, The Bomb Maker and The Old Man, now a television series starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow. The Butcher's Boy won the Edgar Award for Best First Mystery Novel. He lives in Southern California.

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