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The Murder Book
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By Billingham, Mark
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The latest thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham finds Tom Thorne settling into a newly content existence, but a spate of brutal murders sets him off on an investigation that may just shatter every happiness he has builtTom Thorne finally has it all.In ...Nicola Tanner and Phil Hendricks, Thorne has good friends by his side. His love life is newly reformed by a promising relationship and he is happy in the job he has devoted his life to.As he sets off hunting the woman responsible for a series of grisly murders, Thorne has no way of knowing that he will be plunged into a nightmare from which he may never wake. A nightmare that has a name. Thorne's past threatens to catch up with him and a ruinous secret is about to be revealed. If he wants to save himself and his friends, he will have to do the unthinkable.Tom Thorne finally has a lot to lose.
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Library of Congress |
Police, Women murderers, Secrecy, Detective and mystery fiction, Novels |
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Crime, Thriller & Adventure |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
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Praise for Mark Billingham and the Tom Thorne novels: A fantastic thriller, combining a gripping plot and lead characters of remarkable depth...Readers who grab this one but aren't familiar with its predecessors will be seeking them out. A series to savor. --Booklist (starred review), on Their Little Secret The twisted plot unfolds gradually, with a maximum of suspense. Billingham never strains credulity in this thoughtful page-turner. --Publishers Weekly (starred review), on Their Little Secret Morse, Rebus, and now Thorne. The next superstar detective is already with us--don't miss him. --Lee Child Billingham is a world-class writer and Tom Thorne is a wonderful creation. Rush to read these books. --Karin Slaughter With each of his books, Mark Billingham gets better and better. These are stories and characters you don't want to leave. --Michael Connelly Mark Billingham has brought a rare and welcome blend of humanity, dimension, and excitement to the genre. --George Pelecanos |
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Author's Bio
Mark Billingham has twice won the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award and has also won the Sherlock Award for Best Detective Novel Created by a British Author. His books, which include the critically acclaimed Tom Thorne series, have been translated into twenty-five languages and have sold over six million copies. He lives in London.
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