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A Wash of Black
It’S Not Life That Imitates Art … it’s Death
Series: DI Erika Piper
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"Pacy … full of deceit, suspicion and revenge" TM LOGAN Film star Anna Symons is found dead on an ice rink in Manchester, recreating a scene from a blockbuster she starred in years ago. DI Erika Piper, having only recently returned to work after suffering a...
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"Pacy … full of deceit, suspicion and revenge" TM LOGAN
An unmissable, gritty police procedural thriller, from a bestselling crime author
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"Pacy … full of deceit, suspicion and revenge" TM LOGAN
Film star Anna Symons is found dead on an ice rink in Manchester, recreating a scene from a blockbuster she starred in years ago.
DI Erika Piper, having only recently returned to work after suffering a near-fatal attack herself, finds she must once again prove her worth as the hunt for the media-dubbed 'Blood Ice Killer’ intensifies.
But when another body is found and, this time, the killer issues a personal threat, Erika must put aside her demons to crack the case, or suffer the deadly consequences.
A Wash of Black is book 1 in the DI Erika Piper series.
REAL READERS LOVE CHRIS McDONALD
‘I have been reading crime novels for over 50 years and this is one of the best’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘It was impossible to put down’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘At last, a book that its worth having insomnia for’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘A spine-tingling, clever and intricately woven game of cat and mouse – will surprise you in the best possible way!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Watch this guy, he’s headed among the big names of crime writing’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘The twist at the end is great. Honestly I didn’t see it coming’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘A great story line with strong characters and a plot that kept you gripped’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I can’t wait to read the other 2 in the series!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘One of those "I'll just read one more chapter" books’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Chris clearly understands how the police process works’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Erika Piper is a great new character, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in her head’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Compelling and gritty’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Highly recommended for fans of Rachel Abbott, Mark Edwards and LJ Ross’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Chilling and fast paced with lots of twists’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I’ve already pre-ordered the next in the series’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Fast flowing, totally addictive storytelling’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Love that it is set in Manchester’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘The writing blew me away, left me breathless and hoping that book two in the series will be coming soon (no pressure Chris!)’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Absorbing and adrenaline fuelled from the opening pages’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘This is the perfect book for lovers of crime everywhere’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘It would be a travesty if this isn't picked up by Netflix’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008744212
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperNorth
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Chris McDonald grew up in Northern Ireland before settling in Manchester via Lancaster and London. He is the author the Erika Piper series, the Stonebridge Mysteries and Little Ghost. Under the name Chris Frost, he has also penned the Kindle top 20 bestseller, The Killer's Christmas List. He is a script writer, husband, father to two beautiful girls and a regular voice on The Blood Brothers Podcast. He is a fan of 5-a-side football, heavy metal and dogs.
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