{"product_id":"dark-crimes-a-british-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-paperback","title":"Dark Crimes: a British crime mystery full of twists - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Hambling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover a series of British crime mysteries set on the Dorset coast from bestselling author Michael Hambling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Detective Sophie Allen, head of the newly formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset. She is pushed to the limit in her first major case as the team's head.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a cold November night, a young woman's body is discovered on a deserted footpath in a Dorset seaside town. She has been stabbed through the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems like a simple case for DCI Sophie Allen and her team to solve. But not when the victim's mother is found strangled the next morning . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case grows more complex as Sophie and her team begin to realize that each victim has secret histories, involving violence and intimidation. There's an obvious suspect but Sophie isn't convinced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCould someone else be lurking in the shadows, someone savagely violent, looking for a warped revenge?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis totally addictive mystery is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, J.D. Kirk, J.M. Dalgleish and Pauline Rowson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE \u003cem\u003eDARK CRIMES\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Complex and engaging with \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of clues and red herrings to keep you guessing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tension and suspense build right up to the satisfying conclusion. Thoroughly recommended.' Jeff W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Well written, \u003cstrong\u003ecouldn't put this book down!\u003c\/strong\u003e Well worth reading. Look forward to reading more from this author.' Kindle customer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eThe characters are excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially DCI Sophie Allen . . . I really enjoyed this and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good crime novel.' Paul H.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eI was hooked from the start\u003c\/strong\u003e. What looked like a straightforward crime was nothing of the kind. And I would never have guessed the final outcome. Brilliant.' Lelly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, this book had me hooked from the first page. \u003cstrong\u003eAn enthralling plot, with a big twist at the end\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Blue and White\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DETECTIVES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCI Sophie Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Dorset's acknowledged expert on murder and violent crime. She's head of the newly formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset and is pushed to the limit in her first major case. She's in her forties, and lives with her husband in Wareham. She has two grown-up daughters. Sophie has a law degree and a master's in criminal psychology. Her brilliant mind conceals some dark secrets from her past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDS Barry Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Swanage police station. He's quiet, methodical and dedicated, the perfect foil for Sophie's hidden fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SETTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorset is beautiful county in the south-west of England, made up of picturesque market towns, traditional farmland and a stunning section of the coastline. Its beauty belies a darkness beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53357797540205,"sku":"9781835268537","price":24.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/zLbDr9aPNj9781835268537.webp?v=1779303181","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/dark-crimes-a-british-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}