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 The classic first novel from Mark Billingham introduces DI Tom Thorne in a unforgettable and terrifying case that changed crime fiction forever.

*THE LATEST TOM THORNE NOVEL WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS IS AVAILABLE IN AUDIOBOOK NOW*

Alison Willetts has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by a skilful manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel but she is completely unable to move or communicate. In leaving Alison Willetts alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake.

Then DI Tom Thorne discovers the horrifying truth: it isn't Alison who is the mistake, it's the three women already dead.

Thorne must find a killer whose agenda is disturbingly unique, and Alison, the one person who holds the key to the killer's identity, is unable to say anything . . .

'One of my favourite authors'
Harlan Coben

'A terrifically stylish debut novel'
Independent on Sunday

'The next superstar detective'
Lee Child©2001 Mark Billingham Crime Thrillers Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedurals Psychological Thriller & Suspense Scary Suspense Exciting Fiction
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it was an easy listen but just lacking a bit.of.emotional depth for me. if you like crime stories, get it.

liked it.

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my first Tom Thorn adventure. easy listening, and gripping. kind of a guilty pleasure. but I liked it. Try it. you might like it too.

simple, straightforward addictive.

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Given the high ratings and prolific output of this writer I was really looking forward to this one. But … felt the main character didn’t add up, thought the writing heavy with description that went on one image too many and the plot just … well weak! Such a shame and not for me.

Disappointing

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Not bad at all for a first of a series - I will probably get the next. Easy to guess 'whodunnit' but the characters kept me listening.

Intersting premise

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Reading other reviews, some people found the story confusing. Don't let that mislead you, this story must have been above their 'reading' level. The plot is fairly straightforward with just the right amount of misdirection for a good mystery.

well written story with good characterisation

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