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Series: Tyler & Mills, Book 1
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ISBN13: 9798325638138
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 14 2024
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 14 2024
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Bullying, Corruption, and Murder when a cold case heats up.
It's the summer of 2002. The corpse of a 15 year old boy, missing for thirty years, is discovered in Stoke-on-Trent, a city on the cusp of change. Chief Superintendent Berkins wants the case solved quickly.
DCI Jim Tyler has arrived from London under a cloud, and finds himself teamed up with born-and-bred local DS Danny Mills to investigate the case. There is tension between the chalk-and-cheese detectives from the start, but mingled with a growing mutual admiration.
It's the summer of 2002. The corpse of a 15 year old boy, missing for thirty years, is discovered in Stoke-on-Trent, a city on the cusp of change. Chief Superintendent Berkins wants the case solved quickly.
DCI Jim Tyler has arrived from London under a cloud, and finds himself teamed up with born-and-bred local DS Danny Mills to investigate the case. There is tension between the chalk-and-cheese detectives from the start, but mingled with a growing mutual admiration.
When the dead boy's sister comes forward, describing a bright, solitary child, she points a finger at a litter of school bullies, who have since grown into men. Important careers may now be at stake.
Then one of the bullies is brutally murdered. But what is the connection between the death of a schoolboy in 1972 and this latest killing?
With the pressure building, and the past catching up with Tyler, will he and Mills be able to put aside their differences and catch a cold-blooded killer? Shortlisted for the Arnold Bennett Book Prize. 'Excellent! No spoilers, buy it and enjoy it. A cracking tale, and five stars from me.' - Anita Waller, Bestselling crime writer.
'Emotional read ... great suspense. I am keeping this series on my radar and looking forward to where Tyler and Mills go on from here. ' - JJ Bookworm.
'Unputdownable' - Addicted to Books.
Smooth plotting. Interesting characters, well developed. A believable story arc. Pacing was on point. Look forward to more by this author' - RC Herrington.
'Strong start to a new series of crime novels' - Nigel Spriggs.
'I loved this book, the characters and the location. The story addressed ssues we are only now starting to talk about, the impact that Bullying can have not just the victims but everyone concerned. I am eagerly looking forward to the next book' - Gwen.
'An excellent read. Set in North Staffordshire where I lived for 37 years and knew all the places mentioned extremely well. Loved the authors style of writing' - Champagnedemon.
'Really enjoyed this first of Tyler and Mills series. Both characters are troubled souls, but totally immersed in policing and the pursuit of justice. Looking forward to next book in the series' - M Harris.
'A thrilling mystery and brilliantly plotted with an authentic spirit of time and place. The relationship between Tyler and Mills promises well and makes you eager to read the next in the series - Roger Brammer.
'I enjoyed reading this one, hooked from the first chapter. A well deserved five stars and cannot wait to see what lies ahead for these characters ' - BTP Book Club.
'Mark has a brilliant style of writing that captures the readers imagination from the very first page to the last' - Daemon Girl79.
'I greatly enjoyed this book, the hints at Jim Tyler's past and also at the possibility of a future romance were tantalising and I hope will be explored in future novels' - Salsworldofbooks.
'I found it hard to put this book down and look forward to reading more about Tyler and Mills. An excellent 5 star read' - Maggie Peplow.
'This is a great first book in the Tyler & Mills series. The plot centres around a thirty year old murder. The author does a great job of building the case slowly through circumstantial evidence & decades old witness statements, building to a surprising conclusion. A second murder has the detectives perplexed as they join the dots to connect the two deaths, but there is also light relief as the men rub along together in their new roles. Great book' - Amanda Griffiths-Jones.
'I'm a huge fan of British crime and police procedural novels and, this I found to be a fabulously exciting read.
I want more DCI Tyler and DS Mills! Highly recommend this book, if you like British crime fiction!' - PA Burton.
'Dark, tragic and unputdownable' - Livia Sbarbaro.
Then one of the bullies is brutally murdered. But what is the connection between the death of a schoolboy in 1972 and this latest killing?
With the pressure building, and the past catching up with Tyler, will he and Mills be able to put aside their differences and catch a cold-blooded killer? Shortlisted for the Arnold Bennett Book Prize. 'Excellent! No spoilers, buy it and enjoy it. A cracking tale, and five stars from me.' - Anita Waller, Bestselling crime writer.
'Emotional read ... great suspense. I am keeping this series on my radar and looking forward to where Tyler and Mills go on from here. ' - JJ Bookworm.
'Unputdownable' - Addicted to Books.
Smooth plotting. Interesting characters, well developed. A believable story arc. Pacing was on point. Look forward to more by this author' - RC Herrington.
'Strong start to a new series of crime novels' - Nigel Spriggs.
'I loved this book, the characters and the location. The story addressed ssues we are only now starting to talk about, the impact that Bullying can have not just the victims but everyone concerned. I am eagerly looking forward to the next book' - Gwen.
'An excellent read. Set in North Staffordshire where I lived for 37 years and knew all the places mentioned extremely well. Loved the authors style of writing' - Champagnedemon.
'Really enjoyed this first of Tyler and Mills series. Both characters are troubled souls, but totally immersed in policing and the pursuit of justice. Looking forward to next book in the series' - M Harris.
'A thrilling mystery and brilliantly plotted with an authentic spirit of time and place. The relationship between Tyler and Mills promises well and makes you eager to read the next in the series - Roger Brammer.
'I enjoyed reading this one, hooked from the first chapter. A well deserved five stars and cannot wait to see what lies ahead for these characters ' - BTP Book Club.
'Mark has a brilliant style of writing that captures the readers imagination from the very first page to the last' - Daemon Girl79.
'I greatly enjoyed this book, the hints at Jim Tyler's past and also at the possibility of a future romance were tantalising and I hope will be explored in future novels' - Salsworldofbooks.
'I found it hard to put this book down and look forward to reading more about Tyler and Mills. An excellent 5 star read' - Maggie Peplow.
'This is a great first book in the Tyler & Mills series. The plot centres around a thirty year old murder. The author does a great job of building the case slowly through circumstantial evidence & decades old witness statements, building to a surprising conclusion. A second murder has the detectives perplexed as they join the dots to connect the two deaths, but there is also light relief as the men rub along together in their new roles. Great book' - Amanda Griffiths-Jones.
'I'm a huge fan of British crime and police procedural novels and, this I found to be a fabulously exciting read.
I want more DCI Tyler and DS Mills! Highly recommend this book, if you like British crime fiction!' - PA Burton.
'Dark, tragic and unputdownable' - Livia Sbarbaro.
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