The Line
An unputdownable crime thriller
Published on 28. July 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-80032-726-9 (ISBN)
Description
The truth can have deadly consequences...On a sunny morning, when the Mediterranean is dead calm, Captain Paul Thomas embarks on a dive to the wreck of the Zenobia, off the coast of Larnaca, Cyprus. Within hours, he has taken his final, gasping breath in an accident below the surface. A new Royal Military Police liaison is required to pick up on his work, and Major Helen Scott gets the assignment.
It turns out Paul Thomas had rattled cages during his current case - four serving soldiers are in custody accused of the leaking of state intelligence. If proven, the scandal would rock the foundation of the armed forces. Once on Cyprus, it becomes clear that the island relies on a delicate balance of old-school glad-handing and turning a blind eye, and anyone who threatens to upset the equilibrium will find themselves in the line of fire...
An action-packed crime thriller from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Lee Child.
Praise for The Line 'One of the most exciting and involving thrillers I've read full of action with an abundance of drama, suspense and twists and turns. worthy of far more than five stars.' Reader Review
'Another brilliantly descriptive rollercoaster of a ride from this very talented author. Rachel Lynch writes in 3D, you can feel the heat, smell the sunscreen and hear the tide.' Reader Review
'Helen Scott is an incredible, strong female lead and truly inspiring. I struggled to put it down!' Reader Review
'Rachel Lynch is fast turning into one of my favourite authors and this book is another 5/5 from me!' Reader Review
'A great murder story set on a hot Mediterranean island. Cracking characters. Great plot. Realistic and compelling.' Reader Review
'This is a great fast moving and well researched book. Rachel Lynch is a superb author and I am loving the new series of books. Cannot recommend highly enough.' Reader Review
'A unique storyline, great characters and I loved the descriptions of the scenery it brought the story alive. I really enjoyed this and can't wait to read more from this series.' Reader Review
It turns out Paul Thomas had rattled cages during his current case - four serving soldiers are in custody accused of the leaking of state intelligence. If proven, the scandal would rock the foundation of the armed forces. Once on Cyprus, it becomes clear that the island relies on a delicate balance of old-school glad-handing and turning a blind eye, and anyone who threatens to upset the equilibrium will find themselves in the line of fire...
An action-packed crime thriller from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Lee Child.
Praise for The Line 'One of the most exciting and involving thrillers I've read full of action with an abundance of drama, suspense and twists and turns. worthy of far more than five stars.' Reader Review
'Another brilliantly descriptive rollercoaster of a ride from this very talented author. Rachel Lynch writes in 3D, you can feel the heat, smell the sunscreen and hear the tide.' Reader Review
'Helen Scott is an incredible, strong female lead and truly inspiring. I struggled to put it down!' Reader Review
'Rachel Lynch is fast turning into one of my favourite authors and this book is another 5/5 from me!' Reader Review
'A great murder story set on a hot Mediterranean island. Cracking characters. Great plot. Realistic and compelling.' Reader Review
'This is a great fast moving and well researched book. Rachel Lynch is a superb author and I am loving the new series of books. Cannot recommend highly enough.' Reader Review
'A unique storyline, great characters and I loved the descriptions of the scenery it brought the story alive. I really enjoyed this and can't wait to read more from this series.' Reader Review
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Canelo
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80032-726-9 (9781800327269)
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07/2022
Canelo Crime
€5.99
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Rachel Lynch is a million-copy bestselling author of crime fiction, best known for her gripping DI Kelly Porter series as well as several standalones and the Major Helen Scott military police thrillers. Born and raised in Cumbria, the haunting beauty of the Lake District seeps into every story she tells. After teaching history in London and living across the globe as an army wife, Rachel eventually returned to her greatest passion: writing. Travel and the shared human experience comprise the fabric of her work. She explores the darkest corners of humanity with empathy and edge, weaving gritty realism with unforgettable characters. Alongside multiple standalone novels, she now brings her stories to life in a whole new way, through her podcast The Killer Storyteller: A Podcast with Rachel Lynch, where she unpacks every twist and turn, book by book.