The Sinner
In prison not everyone is guilty . . .
Will be published approx. on 8. August 2019
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-1-78576-549-0 (ISBN)
Description
THE TENSE NEW THRILLER FROM THE 'MASTER OF SINISTER' (ANGELA CLARKE), FOR FANS OF CHRIS CARTER.
Tom Killgannon, ex-undercover police officer and now in witness protection, is recalled to active service by a local police task force, headed by DS Sheridan. His mission is to befriend notorious child killer Noel Cunningham and find out where he buried the bodies of his final two victims.
The catch? Tom has to obtain that information from within Blackmoor prison itself.
Undercover and with no back-up, Tom soon runs into danger.
In the prison is convicted gangster Dean Foley. He used to run Manchester's biggest gang, until Tom's testimony put him away for life. He recognises Tom, and so begins a cat-and-mouse game as Tom fights for survival before Foley can get his revenge.
But why can't Tom reach DS Sheridan and what is the real reason he has been sent to Blackmoor prison?
'Waites is one of the best crime writers we have' MARK BILLINGHAM
'Martyn Waites is already crime fiction royalty' STEVE CAVANAGH
'A deftly-plotted thriller with a dark heart and a real emotional punch' SIMON KERNICK on The Old Religion
'A guaranteed thrill-ride' SARAH PINBOROUGH on The Old Religion
Tom Killgannon, ex-undercover police officer and now in witness protection, is recalled to active service by a local police task force, headed by DS Sheridan. His mission is to befriend notorious child killer Noel Cunningham and find out where he buried the bodies of his final two victims.
The catch? Tom has to obtain that information from within Blackmoor prison itself.
Undercover and with no back-up, Tom soon runs into danger.
In the prison is convicted gangster Dean Foley. He used to run Manchester's biggest gang, until Tom's testimony put him away for life. He recognises Tom, and so begins a cat-and-mouse game as Tom fights for survival before Foley can get his revenge.
But why can't Tom reach DS Sheridan and what is the real reason he has been sent to Blackmoor prison?
'Waites is one of the best crime writers we have' MARK BILLINGHAM
'Martyn Waites is already crime fiction royalty' STEVE CAVANAGH
'A deftly-plotted thriller with a dark heart and a real emotional punch' SIMON KERNICK on The Old Religion
'A guaranteed thrill-ride' SARAH PINBOROUGH on The Old Religion
Reviews / Votes
A deftly-plotted, gripping, pulse-racing rollercoaster of a thriller. If you haven't read Martyn Waites before, then you're in for a real treat. Stunning * Harlan Coben * I have to say I think it's his best yet. A proper page-turner, with a claustrophobic darkness to it and an excellent cast of characters. Get ye to thy local bookshop! * Stuart MacBride * Pacey but atmospheric, with a palpable sense of claustrophobia and menace * Laura Wilson, Guardian * I've long suspected that Martyn Waites belongs behind bars, and with this brilliant, pulse-raising, prison-set thriller, he's proved me right * Mick Herron * Waites brings all his storytelling talent and experience to this chilling tale . . . spectacular * Lee Child on The Old Religion *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
609 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78576-549-0 (9781785765490)
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Person
Martyn Waites was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama and worked as an actor for many years before becoming a writer. He has been nominated for every major British crime fiction award and won the 2014 Grand Prix du Roman Noir Award for his novel, Born Under Punches. He has enjoyed international commercial success with eight novels written under the name Tania Carver and also writes Doctor Who audio adventures for Big Finish.