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The fourth unputdownable book in the DS Mark Heckenburg series. A killer thriller for fans of Stuart MacBride and Luther, from the #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch.

His worst nightmare is back…

As a brutal winter takes hold of the Lake District, a prolific serial killer stalks the fells. ‘The Stranger’ has returned and for DS Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenburg, the signs are all too familiar.

Last seen on Dartmoor ten years earlier, The Stranger murdered his victims in vicious, cold-blooded attacks – and when two young women go missing, Heck fears the worst.

As The Stranger lays siege to a remote community, Heck watches helplessly as the killer plays his cruel game, picking off his victims one by one. And with no way to get word out of the valley, Heck must play ball…

A spine-chilling thriller, from the #1 ebook bestseller. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and James Oswald.

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Critic reviews

“Edge-of-the-seat reading…Heck is formidable – a British Alex Cross.” THE SUN

“Wonderfully dark and peppered with grim humour. Finch is a born storyteller and writes with the authentic voice of the ex-copper he is.” PETER JAMES

"An ingenious and original plot. Compulsive reading.” RACHEL ABBOTT

“A deliciously twisted and fiendish set of murders and a great pairing of detectives.” STAV SHEREZ

“Avon’s big star…part edge-of-the-seat, part hide-behind-the-sofa! An excellent series.” THE BOOKSELLER

“An explosive thriller that will leave you completely hooked on Heck.” WE LOVE THIS BOOK
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Excellent, pacy read. I thought I had guessed the ending. I had not!
I love how you are kept on the edge of your seat throughout!

Another gripping book from the Heck series.

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This my 4th Paul Finch book and I found it absolutely gripping! His gift for the narrative is second to none. I love the animated way that Paul Thornley reads the book, and ok the story may be a tad far fetched(sic), but overall a really great book.

Gripping!

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before i even started i expected this to be another Heck underworld caper but was a totally fresh story. Thoroughly enjoyed, great plot line and brilliant suspense. recommended.

Exceeded expectations

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Yet another fantastic Mark Heckenburg story, read brilliantly by Paul Thornley as ever.

The tension created within a fog bound fell is expertly exploited.

Paul Thornley's characterisations are delivered with his usual massive range.

Fantastic

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This is the 4th book in the Mark Hekenburg series and each one is a fantastic roller coaster of a read. The plots weave in and out with a totally unexpected ending.

The Narrator is very good, I am a great fan of Paul Thornley and he always delivers a fabulous read.

I strongly recommend not only this book but all the books in this series.

excellent series

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