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Series: Acid Vanilla Series
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Caught between loyalty and survival in the dark side of Hollywood. Acid Vanilla, the deadly assassin, must navigate the glitzy yet treacherous world of Hollywood. Now part of her half-brother Darius's elite organization, Kancel Kulture, Acid struggles to adapt to their new focus on the entertainment...
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Caught between loyalty and survival in the dark side of HollywoodAcid Vanilla, the deadly assassin, must navigate the glitzy yet treacherous world of the entertainment industry. But when a high-profile hit goes sideways and with trust in short supply, Acid must prove her worth or risk becoming expendable to the only family she has left.
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Caught between loyalty and survival in the dark side of Hollywood. Acid Vanilla, the deadly assassin, must navigate the glitzy yet treacherous world of Hollywood. Now part of her half-brother Darius's elite organization, Kancel Kulture, Acid struggles to adapt to their new focus on the entertainment industry's dirty secrets.
When a high-profile hit goes sideways, Acid's methods are questioned, and her place in the organization becomes uncertain. Meanwhile, her former partner Spook Horowitz embarks on her own journey as an assassin, haunted by Acid's betrayal.
With a game-changing contract on the line and trust in short supply, Acid must prove her worth or risk becoming expendable to the only family she has left. Loyalties tested and dark choices ahead in this gripping episode of the stunning Acid Vanilla series.
Praise for the Acid Vanilla series:
★★★★★ Bold, Bolshy and Brilliant!
★★★★★ Plots and inner plots kept me glued to my Kindle.
★★★★★ Grabs you in the first chapter and doesn't let go until the last page.
★★★★★ Superb characters and a great plot cleverly written.
★★★★★ ...fast paced ... keeps you rushing to turn pages.
★★★★★ ...a non-stop rolling plot that defies rational thinking.
★★★★★ Great thriller with a fantastic action heroine.
★★★★★ Acid Vanilla is a serial adrenalin rush. Kept me turning the pages.
Series: Acid Vanilla Series
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Final Kill
Her code name is Acid Vanilla, and her trade is death. She's one of the best, but her greatest challenge comes when a routine hit exposes a sinister conspiracy. Marked for assassination by her own agency, she forms an unlikely alliance with her eccentric hacker target. As her past unravels, Acid Vanilla must confront her demons while navigating a web...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Bad Blood
A deadly game begins... Ex-assassin Acid Vanilla faces her darkest fears as she confronts the aftermath of her friend's brutal murder. With the dangerous Darius Duke at large and the shocking revelation that he might be her brother, Acid must navigate a treacherous world of secrets and betrayals. As her relationship with Spook reaches a breaking point, Acid must decide...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Exit Wounds
Betrayal cuts deep. Revenge cuts deeper. In a world where loyalty has no meaning, former assassin, code name Acid Vanilla, is on a quest for vengeance. Her journey reaches its climax in war-torn Iran. With ISIS on her heels and a global crisis unfolding, she's abducted and held hostage in a twisted power game. To survive, she must join forces...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
I Am A Killer
She made peace with her bloodstained past. Now someone wants to take her future. Former assassin Acid Vanilla and her friend Spook Horowitz's fledgling agency takes a dark turn when a missing person case plunges them into London's criminal underworld. As Acid embraces her violent nature, the duo must navigate a treacherous path of vengeance and vindication. With their lives...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Never Say Die
Never Say Die: Trust no one. Fight everyone. Never say die. In the heart of Montana, Acid Vanilla finds herself entangled in a vicious turf war between a motorcycle gang and corrupt police. When her partner, Spook, vanishes, she must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and violence to find her. Teaming up with the enigmatic Jareth Hicks, Acid confronts...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Seven Bullets
In a city of shadows, an assassin emerges to wreak her revenge. Betrayed by her colleagues, Acid Vanilla, the deadliest assassin at Annihilation Pest Control, embarks on a globe-trotting mission of bloody retribution. In Hanoi, she faces her greatest challenge yet: infiltrating a shadowy organization led by the only man she's ever loved. With time running out and a city...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Hunt
The Hunt Trust no one. Survive at all costs. Ex-assassin Acid Vanilla finds herself trapped on a remote island, pursued by twisted trophy hunters who paid top dollar for the thrill of the kill. Unarmed and outnumbered, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of dense jungles and deadly deception to survive. With danger lurking behind every corner and trust a...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Sister Death
A deadly game of revenge and betrayal Former assassin Acid Vanilla finds herself drawn back into danger when an old acquaintance seeks her help in San Sebastian. Forced into a shaky partnership to steal a valuable artefact, Acid must confront her demons and face off against her lethal rival, Sister Death. As the stakes rise and the odds turn against...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Fallen Angels
Caught between loyalty and survival in the dark side of Hollywood. Acid Vanilla, the deadly assassin, must navigate the glitzy yet treacherous world of Hollywood. Now part of her half-brother Darius's elite organization, Kancel Kulture, Acid struggles to adapt to their new focus on the entertainment industry's dirty secrets. When a high-profile hit goes sideways, Acid's methods are questioned, and...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableOut 5 Jan 2027Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781036700690
Publisher: Vinci Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vinci Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Matthew Hattersley grew up in Yorkshire, UK, where he mastered the arts of loud music, dramatic exits, and impossible plot twists. Over the past two decades, he's toured Europe in a band, trained as a professional actor, and founded a theatre and media company - all ideal prep for crafting thrilling page-turners. Now, he writes adrenaline-fuelled thrillers and crime novels. His bestselling Acid Vanilla series follows a wily yet flawed assassin teetering on the brink of an existential crisis who, between high-stakes escapades and calculated revenge, realises that redemption is also a killer's pursuit. Matthew lives in Derbyshire with his wife and daughter, who keep him on his toes - and grounded in reality.
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Final Kill
Her code name is Acid Vanilla, and her trade is death. She's one of the best, but her greatest challenge comes when a routine hit exposes a sinister conspiracy. Marked for assassination by her own agency, she forms an unlikely alliance with her eccentric hacker target. As her past unravels, Acid Vanilla must confront her demons while navigating a web...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Bad Blood
A deadly game begins... Ex-assassin Acid Vanilla faces her darkest fears as she confronts the aftermath of her friend's brutal murder. With the dangerous Darius Duke at large and the shocking revelation that he might be her brother, Acid must navigate a treacherous world of secrets and betrayals. As her relationship with Spook reaches a breaking point, Acid must decide...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Exit Wounds
Betrayal cuts deep. Revenge cuts deeper. In a world where loyalty has no meaning, former assassin, code name Acid Vanilla, is on a quest for vengeance. Her journey reaches its climax in war-torn Iran. With ISIS on her heels and a global crisis unfolding, she's abducted and held hostage in a twisted power game. To survive, she must join forces...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
I Am A Killer
She made peace with her bloodstained past. Now someone wants to take her future. Former assassin Acid Vanilla and her friend Spook Horowitz's fledgling agency takes a dark turn when a missing person case plunges them into London's criminal underworld. As Acid embraces her violent nature, the duo must navigate a treacherous path of vengeance and vindication. With their lives...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Never Say Die
Never Say Die: Trust no one. Fight everyone. Never say die. In the heart of Montana, Acid Vanilla finds herself entangled in a vicious turf war between a motorcycle gang and corrupt police. When her partner, Spook, vanishes, she must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and violence to find her. Teaming up with the enigmatic Jareth Hicks, Acid confronts...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Seven Bullets
In a city of shadows, an assassin emerges to wreak her revenge. Betrayed by her colleagues, Acid Vanilla, the deadliest assassin at Annihilation Pest Control, embarks on a globe-trotting mission of bloody retribution. In Hanoi, she faces her greatest challenge yet: infiltrating a shadowy organization led by the only man she's ever loved. With time running out and a city...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Hunt
The Hunt Trust no one. Survive at all costs. Ex-assassin Acid Vanilla finds herself trapped on a remote island, pursued by twisted trophy hunters who paid top dollar for the thrill of the kill. Unarmed and outnumbered, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of dense jungles and deadly deception to survive. With danger lurking behind every corner and trust a...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Sister Death
A deadly game of revenge and betrayal Former assassin Acid Vanilla finds herself drawn back into danger when an old acquaintance seeks her help in San Sebastian. Forced into a shaky partnership to steal a valuable artefact, Acid must confront her demons and face off against her lethal rival, Sister Death. As the stakes rise and the odds turn against...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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