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Shadow Crimes: a British crime mystery full of twists
Paperback
Series: Detective Sophie Allen, Book 7
ISBN13: 9781835268599
Publisher: Joffe Books Ltd
Published: Oct 30 2024
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.65 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Discover a series of British crime mysteries set on the Dorset coast from bestselling author Michael Hambling.
Detective Sophie Allen is back and ready to solve her toughest case yet!
An undercover detective disappears. A retired prison guard is found dead.
Drugs and contraband phones are out of control in the local prisons. How are they getting in?
Can Detective Sophie Allen discover the links between these crimes? And will she find the missing detective before time runs out?
A shadowy group with more influence than anyone suspected will stop at nothing to protect themselves.
This tense and gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, J.D. Kirk, J.M. Dalgliesh and Pauline Rowson.
READERS LOVE SHADOW CRIMES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping read that keeps the readers interest all the way through.' Jill
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved, loved, loved reading Shadow Crimes. I wholeheartedly recommend this author and his books to other readers.' Ginger Book Geek
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of twists and turns and is a gripping read from start to finish. Would highly recommend reading the entire Sophie Allen series.' Paula
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely love this series, love the stories and usually read in a day as I can't put it down.' Anjo
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As ever, Sophie and the teams are brought to life and draw you into their world in a way that you don't want the book to end.' Bluefish
THE DETECTIVES
DCI Sophie Allen is Dorset's acknowledged expert on murder and violent crime. She's head of the newly formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset and is pushed to the limit in her first major case. She's in her forties, and lives with her husband in Wareham. She has two grown-up daughters. Sophie has a law degree and a master's in criminal psychology. Her brilliant mind conceals some dark secrets from her past.
DS Barry Marsh is based at Swanage police station. He's quiet, methodical and dedicated, the perfect foil for Sophie's hidden fragility.
THE SETTING
Dorset is beautiful county in the south-west of England, made up of picturesque market towns, traditional farmland and a stunning section of the coastline. Its beauty belies a darkness beneath the surface.
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