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Dying Breath

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In Dying Breath by Liz Mistry, an intense crime thriller unfolds as Detective Inspector Nikki Parekh faces her most sinister case yet. A gruesome murder with eerie clues challenges Nikki to unravel the chilling mystery before more lives are endangered. As the investigation deepens, personal and professional boundaries blur, heightening the suspense and testing her resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re captivated by tense crime narratives and thrilling plot twists. With its gripping storyline and complex characters, it delves into the gritty underworld, keeping you engaged and on the edge of your seat. Perfect for those who love detective mysteries intertwined with emotional depth.

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The killer is closing in… can she find him before he finds her?

An utterly gripping new police procedural for northern crime fiction and mystery fans!

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The killer is closing in… can she find him before he finds her?

When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing… The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back.

Each postcard has a similar message: You’re next, Parekh.

As the postmarks on the cards gradually get closer to Bradford, Nikki must do everything she can to protect her family and catch the killer before it’s too late.

But when human remains are found in a remote barn on the icy Yorkshire moors, Nikki’s attention is pulled away from her family. When a tattoo on the victim’s arm – the only means of identification – leads nowhere, the team have already met a dead end.

Will the team be able to make a breakthrough before someone else gets hurt, and can Nikki finally get justice for her mother’s tragic death?

Don’t miss the next utterly gripping crime thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this nail-biting read.

Readers love Liz Mistry!

Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn’t put this book down, I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cracker of a read… I can’t fault this book, series or author – I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers… Roll on book 5 is what I say.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    The killer is closing in… can she find him before he finds her? When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing… The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back. Each postcard has a similar message: You’re next, Parekh. As the postmarks on the cards...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008532499

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Born in Scotland, made in Bradford sums up Liz Mistry's life. Over thirty years ago she moved from a small village in West Lothian to Yorkshire to get her teaching degree. Once here, Liz fell in love with three things; curries, the rich cultural diversity of the city... and her Indian husband (not necessarily in this order). Now thirty years, three children, two cats (Winky and Scumpy) and a huge extended family later, Liz uses her experiences of living and working in the inner city to flavour her writing. Her gritty crime fiction police procedural novels set in Bradford embrace the city she describes as 'Warm, Rich and Fearless', whilst exploring the darkness that lurks beneath. You can contact Liz via her website https://www.lizmistry.com/

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