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Headcase

Series: Timothy Blake
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Headcase by Jack Heath plunges into the intense world of crime, where a brilliant but tormented protagonist is drawn into a complex murder investigation. Full of twists and mind games, the story follows the protagonist as they navigate a web of deceit and danger, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with each page. With its gripping narrative, the book offers a profound look into the darker sides of human nature within the crime and thriller genre.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you are drawn to suspenseful tales filled with twists and psychological depth. The author expertly crafts a story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, making it perfect for fans of tense, dark mysteries with complex characters.

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Timothy Blake returns in a tense, unputdownable thriller from the author of Hangman.

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A Chinese astronaut is found dead in a NASA training environment in Houston, Texas. No one can explain how he got there. Amid fears of a diplomatic catastrophe, the CIA dispatches Timothy 'Hangman' Blake to investigate a convicted kidnapper who works in the facility—someone Blake put away seven years ago.

Blake is deeply insane, afflicted by terrible urges he can barely control—but he's also brilliant. Zara, his beautiful and deadly CIA handler, suspects a secret Chinese spacecraft is surveilling the United States, but Blake can see something much more sinister is going on. Something connected to the kidnapping seven years ago, to the technologies being developed at NASA, and to the serial killer known as the Texas Reaper.

Will Blake survive long enough to uncover the truth? And if he does, will anyone even believe him?

Headcase has received high praise from writers and critics alike:

'Dark, wild, and most importantly, fun.' - SHELLEY BURR, author of Wake

'An irresistible mystery, an insatiable antihero and shock twists galore.' - GABRIEL BERGMOSER, author of The Hitchhiker

'Thrilling, grisly and inventive: Jack Heath has single-handedly increased my carbon footprint through lights left on.' - BENJAMIN STEVENSON, author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

'Heath will make your spine tingle and your fingers flip pages.' - CANDICE FOX, author of Crimson Lake

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Headcase by Jack Heath has been praised for its intense and thrilling narrative, capturing readers with its unpredictable plot twists and engaging character development. Critics appreciate the way Heath builds suspense and maintains tension throughout the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The book is noted for its clever writing and ability to blend dark humour with the grit of crime fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761065231

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 514g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Jack Heath is the award-winning author of more than thirty thrillers for children and adults. He was born in Sydney in 1986 and has lived in Canberra since 1996. He wrote his first novel in high school and sold it to a publisher at age 18. In 2018 his first crime novel for adults, Hangman, was a smash-hit in Australia and has since been translated into French, German, Russian and Serbian. It was voted one of the 101 best books of all time by Dymocks Booklovers, and TV rights were optioned by Disney.

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