Death Sentence
A nail-biting Scottish crime thriller
Published on 2. June 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-80436-021-7 (ISBN)
Description
'Wow!!! What a read. Engrossing, fast-paced...A definite ????? from me.' Angela Marsons
When revenge is everything, justice is nothing
Retired teacher, Maggie Ramsay, is found dead outside her Perth home, the victim of a hit-and-run. An everyday tragedy - or so it seems. While DCI Hazel Todd and her squad look for the culprit, they're called to attend the death of loner, Peter King, found stabbed to death in a squalid flat.
Two very different victims, two very different deaths. But as Hazel investigates the cases, she finds that both Maggie and Peter are concealing their own crimes. Maggie's drunk driving caused the death of a ten-year-old boy a year ago, while Peter has retreated from the world to hide his harmful past.
As Hazel tries to find the link between the two victims before another murder takes place, information comes to light that throws the case wide open. It seems that someone will spill blood to take their revenge - and soon, Hazel is in the sights of a psychopath with nothing to lose.
An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller that will thrill fans of Stuart MacBride and Peter Robinson.
Praise for Death Sentence:
'A fiendish central mystery told at a breathless pace and a brilliant final twist. DCI Todd has got it all. Classic tartan noir - a treat for fans of Val McDermid and LJ Ross' P.R. Black, author of The Winter House
'A finely honed police procedural with sharply judged characters carrying an intriguing plotline to a satisfying conclusion.' Douglas Skelton, author of Where Demons Hide
'Read this in one sitting, because you are on the edge of your seat the entire time.' ????? Reader Review
'OH MY! ... so unputdownable with loads of twisty chapters... Absolutely brilliant.' ????? Reader Review
'What a BRILLIANT gripping book...I love Hazel and her team' ????? Reader Review
'The plot was fast paced and the characters were believable. I raced through the book' ????? Reader Review
'Hazel is one feisty lady. The story pulls you in from the first page...so many twists and turns, I so recommend this series.' Reader Review
'An atmospheric and compelling read' Reader Review
'I'm loving this series and these characters! ... Suspense, intrigue, action, great police work!' Reader Review
'I like the dynamics within the team, very good characterisation...Overall, a very enjoyable read which I would recommend.' Reader Review
When revenge is everything, justice is nothing
Retired teacher, Maggie Ramsay, is found dead outside her Perth home, the victim of a hit-and-run. An everyday tragedy - or so it seems. While DCI Hazel Todd and her squad look for the culprit, they're called to attend the death of loner, Peter King, found stabbed to death in a squalid flat.
Two very different victims, two very different deaths. But as Hazel investigates the cases, she finds that both Maggie and Peter are concealing their own crimes. Maggie's drunk driving caused the death of a ten-year-old boy a year ago, while Peter has retreated from the world to hide his harmful past.
As Hazel tries to find the link between the two victims before another murder takes place, information comes to light that throws the case wide open. It seems that someone will spill blood to take their revenge - and soon, Hazel is in the sights of a psychopath with nothing to lose.
An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller that will thrill fans of Stuart MacBride and Peter Robinson.
Praise for Death Sentence:
'A fiendish central mystery told at a breathless pace and a brilliant final twist. DCI Todd has got it all. Classic tartan noir - a treat for fans of Val McDermid and LJ Ross' P.R. Black, author of The Winter House
'A finely honed police procedural with sharply judged characters carrying an intriguing plotline to a satisfying conclusion.' Douglas Skelton, author of Where Demons Hide
'Read this in one sitting, because you are on the edge of your seat the entire time.' ????? Reader Review
'OH MY! ... so unputdownable with loads of twisty chapters... Absolutely brilliant.' ????? Reader Review
'What a BRILLIANT gripping book...I love Hazel and her team' ????? Reader Review
'The plot was fast paced and the characters were believable. I raced through the book' ????? Reader Review
'Hazel is one feisty lady. The story pulls you in from the first page...so many twists and turns, I so recommend this series.' Reader Review
'An atmospheric and compelling read' Reader Review
'I'm loving this series and these characters! ... Suspense, intrigue, action, great police work!' Reader Review
'I like the dynamics within the team, very good characterisation...Overall, a very enjoyable read which I would recommend.' Reader Review
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Canelo
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80436-021-7 (9781804360217)
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Kerry Watts was born and grew up in Perth where she still lives today. The daughter of a Rangers mad window cleaner and Daniel O'Donnell loving dinner lady. She began writing over twenty years ago after reading Isla Dewar's book Giving up on Ordinary and decided she wanted to do that. Becoming a best selling author is a dream come true.