The Competition
A Rachel Knight novel
Published on 3. July 2014
416 pages
978-1-4447-5529-9 (ISBN)
Description
Los Angeles DA Rachel Knight is brought in to the aftermath of a high-school shooting in Marcia Clark's gripping legal thriller - perfect for fans of David Baldacci and James Patterson.
It's every parent's nightmare.
When a high-school shooting leaves dozens dead, including the killers, the grieving community can at least be sure it won't happen again.
But as prosecutor Rachel Knight and detective Bailey Keller dig deeper, they realise that the worst isn't over. The clues at the crime scene don't add up. It seems that the real shooters are still out there...
In the chaos that follows, Rachel and Bailey must scramble to identify the suspects and stop them before they can strike again.
Because the killers have plans. They want to beat their competition.
They want to be the best... at murder.
It's every parent's nightmare.
When a high-school shooting leaves dozens dead, including the killers, the grieving community can at least be sure it won't happen again.
But as prosecutor Rachel Knight and detective Bailey Keller dig deeper, they realise that the worst isn't over. The clues at the crime scene don't add up. It seems that the real shooters are still out there...
In the chaos that follows, Rachel and Bailey must scramble to identify the suspects and stop them before they can strike again.
Because the killers have plans. They want to beat their competition.
They want to be the best... at murder.
Reviews / Votes
Clark handles sometimes painfully raw scenes with great sensitivity...a tour de force * Booklist * A ticking time bomb of a thriller...The twisty plot and dynamic duo make for a suspenseful, if sobering, page-turner * Publishers Weekly * Marcia Clark has upped the ante yet again... Pulse-pounding, poignant, and provocative, this is a story that will engage your heart and your mind * Examiner * Thrilling * Closer * When it comes to Californian crime, Ms Clark knows her onions * Grazia * It's no big surprise that Marcia Clark knows her way around a courtroom, and a murder mystery - but she's also a terrific writer and storyteller -- James Patterson Praise for Marcia Clark and the Rachel Knight series * . * It's no big surprise that Marcia Clark knows her way around a courtroom, and a murder mystery - but she's also a terrific writer and storyteller. -- James Patterson Suspenseful and gripping.... the best yet in the series. Clark's own expertise enables her to realistically portray the drama and vicissitudes of a criminal prosecution * Publishers Weekly * Legal thrillers don't get much better than this.... Boasting a feisty protagonist, a winning supporting cast, and steadily escalating courtroom drama, KILLER AMBITION finds Clark at the top of her game * Booklist * A refreshing and suspenseful portrayal of high-stakes trials * Los Angeles Times * You must read this book: it is wildly and complexly plotted, ebulliently witty and filled with riotous humor; it details the inner workings of the L.A. legal system with unprecedented accuracy and verve - and to top it off, it is a damn, damn, good thriller -- James Ellroy Marcia Clark's debut novel showcases her experience and knowledge of the legal system. The pace, plot and dialogue are as sharp as they come in the genre. -- David Baldacci This introduction to LA special prosecutor Rachel Knight charms from the first line then surfs a tide of knockabout humour, sassy backchat and armour-piercing observation * Daily Telegraph * Taut, compelling, and accomplished, with a gritty authenticity that comes from an insider's knowledge of the criminal justice system...A first rate legal thriller -- Meg Gardiner Knight makes a compelling protagonist - rebellious, straight-forward, salty * Guardian * Spying on the system's inner workings proves increasingly addictive, and it's refreshing to find a lead character pursuing a stressful life because she actually enjoys it. A blade-sharp read. * Financial Times * Marcia Clark knows her villains, and GUILT BY DEGREES gives us one you won't forget. She also gives us one of the toughest and most appealing heroes to come along in a very long time. Prosecutor Rachel Knight is smart, funny, and just about fearless in her pursuit of justice and a good martini -- Joseph FinderMore details
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Edition type
Digital original
File size
1,36 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4447-5529-9 (9781444755299)
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Person
Marcia Clark is a former Los Angeles deputy district attorney, and was the lead prosecutor in the OJ Simpson murder case. She co-wrote a bestselling non-fiction book about the trial, Without a Doubt, and is a frequent media commentator and columnist on legal issues. The trial was dramatized for the TV series The People vs OJ Simpson, with Marcia played by Sarah Paulson. There are four novels in the Rachel Knight series: GUILT BY ASSOCATION, GUILT BY DEGREES, KILLER AMBITION and THE COMPETITION.
Visit Marcia's website at www.marciaclarkbooks.com, follow her on Twitter @thatmarciaclark or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thatmarciaclark.
Visit Marcia's website at www.marciaclarkbooks.com, follow her on Twitter @thatmarciaclark or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thatmarciaclark.
