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The Mermaids Singing

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In The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid, a gritty crime thriller unfolds as psychologist Tony Hill is drawn into a gruesome murder investigation. Set in the fictional town of Bradfield, the novel follows Hill's collaboration with Detective Inspector Carol Jordan as they work to capture a serial killer targeting men. The tension escalates as they delve into the mind of the elusive murderer, pushing their skills and resilience to the limit.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological thrillers that delve into the minds of both cops and killers. It offers a gripping and intense narrative featuring a brilliant, yet troubled profiler who unravels a chilling series of murders. Fans of suspenseful crime novels with complex characters and unexpected twists may find it particularly captivating.

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The Mermaids Singing

In this special 20th anniversary edition, Lee Child introduces the Gold Dagger award-winning serial killer thriller that began the Number One bestselling crime series featuring clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill, hero of TV’s much-loved Wire in the Blood.

First book of award-winning serial killer crime series now TV series Wire in the Blood

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In this special 20th anniversary edition, Lee Child introduces the Gold Dagger award-winning serial killer thriller that began the Number One bestselling crime series featuring clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill, hero of TV’s much-loved Wire in the Blood.

You always remember the first time. Isn’t that what they say about sex? How much more true it is of murder…

Up till now, the only serial killers Tony Hill had encountered were safely behind bars. This one’s different – this one’s on the loose.

Four men have been found mutilated and tortured. As fear grips the city, the police turn to clinical psychologist Tony Hill for a profile of the killer. But soon Tony becomes the unsuspecting target in a battle of wits and wills where he has to use every ounce of his professional nerve to survive.

A tense, beautifully written psychological thriller, The Mermaids Singing explores the tormented mind of a serial killer unlike any the world of fiction has ever seen.

Series: Tony Hill and Carol Jordan

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The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid is described as a gripping, compelling, and superb psychological thriller with a blend of cruelty and compassion. It's praised for its stylish, terrifying nature and ability to shock, offering an intense exploration of a serial killer's mind.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008134761

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hemlock Press

Edition: 20th Anniversary edition

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Lee Child

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Val McDermid grew up in a Scottish mining community then read English at Oxford. She was a journalist for sixteen years, spending the last three as Northern Bureau Chief of a national Sunday tabloid. She divides her time between Northumberland and Cheshire.

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