Marked for Death
A Richard and Judy Book Club Pick (Dempsey/Devlin Book 2)
Published on 25. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-1-78396-449-9 (ISBN)
Description
OUT NOW! The Revenge of Odessa: The long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining classic thriller The Odessa File, written by Frederick Forsyth in collaboration with Tony Kent.
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'Gripping' IAN RANKIN
The RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK that sends pulses pounding, Marked for Death will grip fans of David Baldacci and Peter James until the very last page.
A deadly secret. A chilling game. A past you can't escape.
When London's legal establishment is shaken to its foundation by the grisly crucifixion of a retired Lord Chief Justice, Detective Chief Inspector Joelle Levy is tasked with finding his killer. With fifty years of potential enemies to choose from, only the identical murder of former solicitor Adam Blunt offers a ray of hope: what is it that connects these victims who met such a gruesome end?
Assigned to the story from the start, news reporter Sarah Truman sets out to investigate on her own, not suspecting that the trail will lead straight back to her own front door and her fiance Michael Devlin. A criminal barrister determined to prove the innocence of his own client, Michael is at first oblivious to the return of the murderous figure from his past - until tragedy strikes closer to home.
Struggling with his grief and guilt, and now caught up in a madman's terrible quest for revenge, Michael must race to bring the killer to justice - before it's too late.
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'Gripping' IAN RANKIN
The RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK that sends pulses pounding, Marked for Death will grip fans of David Baldacci and Peter James until the very last page.
A deadly secret. A chilling game. A past you can't escape.
When London's legal establishment is shaken to its foundation by the grisly crucifixion of a retired Lord Chief Justice, Detective Chief Inspector Joelle Levy is tasked with finding his killer. With fifty years of potential enemies to choose from, only the identical murder of former solicitor Adam Blunt offers a ray of hope: what is it that connects these victims who met such a gruesome end?
Assigned to the story from the start, news reporter Sarah Truman sets out to investigate on her own, not suspecting that the trail will lead straight back to her own front door and her fiance Michael Devlin. A criminal barrister determined to prove the innocence of his own client, Michael is at first oblivious to the return of the murderous figure from his past - until tragedy strikes closer to home.
Struggling with his grief and guilt, and now caught up in a madman's terrible quest for revenge, Michael must race to bring the killer to justice - before it's too late.
Reviews / Votes
10* "A thriller star [is] born ... the story hurtles to a climax, and a twist I didn't see coming. Phew!" - Alex Gordon, Peterborough Telegraph "Fast paced, tightly plotted, utterly brutal in all the right places . . . Marked For Death ratchets up the tension and releases it like a final gun shot" - Jack Grimwood, author of Nightfall Berlin "A precisely plotted thriller that grabs you from the opening and refuses to let go . . . gritty and perfectly paced, Marked For Death has enough twists to give you whiplash" - Neil Broadfoot, author of No Man's Land "Utterly compelling from start to finish, and up there with my top reads of the year" - Robert Scragg, author of What Falls Between the Cracks "Another tour de force through the legal world in a tense and atmospheric hunt for a serial killer. With this second instalment in Michael Devlin's journey Tony Kent cements himself as a shining star in crime writing." - Angela Clarke, author of the Social Media Murder series "Thrilling... A right proper page turner ... An edgy, considered and pitch perfect crime drama with great depth, some engaging twists and plenty of unexpected moments - I loved it for its fresh feel and utterly riveting plot. Bring on more is what I say. This is a series I'd like to see run and run. Highly recommended" - Liz Loves Books "A gritty, multi layered, engaging cleverly constructed thriller ... a fast slick explosive read which will leave you breathless, with a clever and unexpected twist at the end. If like me you loved Killer Intent, then you're in for a real treat. Cannot recommend this highly enough. This will undoubtedly be one of the reading hits of 2019" - AMW Book ReviewsMore details
Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
351 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78396-449-9 (9781783964499)
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Person
Tony Kent is the author of Killer Intent, Marked for Death, Power Play, No Way to Die and The Shadow Network, and co-author of The Revenge of Odessa, the long-awaited sequel to Frederick Forsyth's genre-defining classic thriller The Odessa File.
As a practising criminal barrister and former boxer, Tony Kent draws on his experiences to bring a striking authenticity to his thrillers. Ranked as a 'leader in his field', Tony has prosecuted and defended in the most serious trials during his twenty years at the Criminal Bar, and appears as a criminal justice expert on a number of TV shows, including Meet, Marry, Murder; My Lover, My Killer and Kill Thy Neighbour. Tony is the founder director of Chiltern Kills crime writing festival. He lives just outside London with his wife, young son and dog.
As a practising criminal barrister and former boxer, Tony Kent draws on his experiences to bring a striking authenticity to his thrillers. Ranked as a 'leader in his field', Tony has prosecuted and defended in the most serious trials during his twenty years at the Criminal Bar, and appears as a criminal justice expert on a number of TV shows, including Meet, Marry, Murder; My Lover, My Killer and Kill Thy Neighbour. Tony is the founder director of Chiltern Kills crime writing festival. He lives just outside London with his wife, young son and dog.