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Bad for Good
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Series: Jo Howe
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See moreDS Jo Howe is called to the murder of a young man. When she arrives, she knows instantly who the victim is: Harry Cooke, a promising young footballer and crucially, Chief Superintendent Phil Cooke's son.
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Forced to deliver the news to her boss (which, given their previous affair, creates its own set of problems), Phil's terminally ill wife, Ruth, collapses and is rushed to hospital.
After Phil receives a mysterious and sinister phone call, instructing him to pay £100k to have Harry's killer found and 'dealt with', he balks. However, after more calls and a devastating blackmail threat, he eventually agrees. His conflict with his bosses reaches a crescendo and, in a fit of pique, he retires from the police, and Jo takes over.
In a final twist of the knife, the blackmailers force Phil to stand for election as Police and Crime Commissioner, which, if won, places the entire Brighton police force and larger community in grave danger. For, if you can't trust the ones who are meant to protect you, where can you turn?
Bad for Good is a thrilling tale from Graham Bartlett. "As an ex-cop, Graham Bartlett knows what he's talking about and he certainly knows how to tell a good story. Bad for Good is a cracking debut." - Mark Billingham
Series: Jo Howe
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Bad for Good
Forced to deliver the news to her boss (which, given their previous affair, creates its own set of problems), Phil's terminally ill wife, Ruth, collapses and is rushed to hospital. After Phil receives a mysterious and sinister phone call, instructing him to pay £100k to have Harry's killer found and 'dealt with', he balks. However, after more calls and a...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Bad for Good
The murder of a promising footballer, son of Brighton's highest-ranking police officer, means Detective Superintendent Jo Howe has a complicated and sensitive case on her hands. The situation becomes yet more desperate following devastating blackmail threats. Howe can trust no one as she tracks the brutal killer in a city balanced on a knife edge of vigilante action and a...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
City on Fire
After losing her sister to an overdose, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe is desperate to tackle the world of drugs that consumes the shadowy backstreets of Brighton. Operation Eradicate is her response, but not everyone sees it as a positive development. For self-made millionaire Sir Ben Parsons, it is a threat to his business—his colossal empire relies on addicts who survive...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Force of Hate
When a night-time firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders. Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deep into the killings, secretly briefing the senior investigating officer of her suspicions. As she delves...Hardback$4999Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Force of Hate
When a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders. Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deeper into the killings. She uncovers a criminal ring of human trafficking and euthanasia, all leading to...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Force of Hate
When a night-time firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders. Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deep into the killings, secretly briefing the senior investigating officer of her suspicions. As she delves...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Bad for Good by Graham Bartlett is highly praised for its gripping and authentic portrayal of crime and policing, drawing on the author's background as a former police officer. Reviewers appreciate the complex characters and the fast-paced plot, which keeps readers engaged. The book is noted for its realistic and gritty depiction of the criminal underworld, making it a compelling read for fans of crime and thriller genres.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780749028473
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Allison & Busby
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Graham Bartlett is former detective and Chief Constable of Brighton Police. He is now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers.
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Bad for Good
The murder of a promising footballer, son of Brighton's highest-ranking police officer, means Detective Superintendent Jo Howe has a complicated and sensitive case on her hands. The situation becomes yet more desperate following devastating blackmail threats. Howe can trust no one as she tracks the brutal killer in a city balanced on a knife edge of vigilante action and a...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
City on Fire
After losing her sister to an overdose, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe is desperate to tackle the world of drugs that consumes the shadowy backstreets of Brighton. Operation Eradicate is her response, but not everyone sees it as a positive development. For self-made millionaire Sir Ben Parsons, it is a threat to his business—his colossal empire relies on addicts who survive...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Force of Hate
When a night-time firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders. Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deep into the killings, secretly briefing the senior investigating officer of her suspicions. As she delves...Hardback$4999Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Force of Hate
When a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders. Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deeper into the killings. She uncovers a criminal ring of human trafficking and euthanasia, all leading to...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Force of Hate
When a night-time firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders. Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deep into the killings, secretly briefing the senior investigating officer of her suspicions. As she delves...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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