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Good Cop Bad Cop
Hero or criminal mastermind? A gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
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See moreAn exhilarating and twisting thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci. With the suffocating suspense of LINE OF DUTY, this is a dizzying thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page.
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BRAVE HERO OR CRIMINAL MASTERMIND?
TONIGHT WE FIND OUT.
'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' — HARLAN COBEN
'Great plots, great characters, great action' — LEE CHILD
Undercover cop Chris Sketty became a hero when he almost died trying to stop the most brutal terror attack in UK history. With the suspects either dead or missing, the real motive remains a mystery.
But someone is convinced Sketty is a liar.
A criminal mastermind.
A murderer.
Blackmailed into revealing the truth, Sketty will share a twisting tale of betrayal, deception and murder... with a revelation so shocking that nothing will be the same again.
'Heaven for readers who love ruthless, full-throttle thrillers' — SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB
'That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.' — THE TIMES
'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' — PETER JAMES
'One of Britain's top thriller writers' — THE SUN
'Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller... gives a more powerful adrenaline rush than an EpiPen' — SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best' — DAILY MIRROR
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Good Cop Bad Cop by Simon Kernick is lauded for its gripping plot, vivid characters, and relentless action. Critics describe Kernick as a master of the adrenaline-fuelled thriller, crafting stories that deliver non-stop suspense and excitement. His reputation as one of Britain's premier thriller writers is reinforced by the fast-paced narrative style he consistently delivers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472271020
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Simon Kernick is a number one bestseller and one of the UK's most popular thriller writers, with huge hits including KILL A STRANGER, GOOD COP BAD COP, RELENTLESS, THE LAST 10 SECONDS, SIEGE and the BONE FIELD series.
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