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Cross and Burn

A thriller like no other from the master of psychological suspense
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Cross and Burn by Val McDermid is a gripping crime thriller that follows former partners as they navigate a tense and dark investigation. After a gruesome murder and an alarming pattern of disappearances, personal and professional lines blur. Both characters must confront their past and present to catch a dangerous killer.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you appreciate complex characters, intense suspense, and clever plot twists. This book continues the journey of two beloved protagonists, criminal psychologist Tony Hill and detective Carol Jordan, as they delve into the murky world of murder investigations. It's a compelling read for those who enjoy psychological depth alongside their crime-solving thrills.

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Cross and Burn

Breathless, gripping and thrilling - the Queen of the Psychological Thriller is back with her eighth spine-chilling novel in the Tony Hill & Carol Jordan series

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Someone is brutally killing women. Women who bear a striking resemblance to former DCI Carol Jordan. The connection is too strong to ignore and soon psychological profiler Tony Hill finds himself dangerously close to the investigation, just as the killer is closing in on his next target.

This is a killer like no other, hell-bent on inflicting the most severe and grotesque punishment on his prey. As the case becomes ever more complex and boundaries begin to blur, Tony and Carol must work together once more to try and save the victims, and themselves.

Breathless, gripping and thrilling - the Queen of the Psychological Thriller is back with her most spine-chilling novel to date. The perfect introduction to the unforgettable world of Tony Hill and Carol Jordan.

Series: Tony Hill and Carol Jordan

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Val McDermid's Cross and Burn is described as dark, tense, and pacy, appealing to her fans. Critics highlight McDermid's skill in crafting crime fiction with smooth prose and commend her for planting compelling clues and maintaining suspense. The complex relationships among the recurring characters, Tony Hill and Carol Jordan, add depth, making the book a compelling read not just for its thrilling plot, but also for its character studies.

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ISBN: 9780751551273

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Val McDermid is a No.1 bestseller, translated into more than thirty languages, with over two million copies sold in the UK and over ten million worldwide.

Val has won many awards internationally, including the CWA Gold Dagger for best crime novel of the year and the the Stonewall Writer of the Year Award. In 2011, Val was the recipient of the Pioneer Award at the 23rd Annual Lambda Literary Awards. In 2010, she was awarded the prestigious CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger. This followed her induction into the Hall of Fame at the ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards in 2009, the same year in which she was elected to an Honorary Fellowship at St Hilda's College, Oxford.

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