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'AN UNMISSABLE DEBUT' Sunday Express Magazine 'A GRIPPING DEBUT (...) YOU WON'T WANT IT TO END' Heat THE FIRST IN A PHENOMENAL NEW SERIES FEATURING DI ALEX FINN AND DC MATTIE PAULSEN. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Peter Robinson. When a development in South London catches fire mid-construction, a close-knit team of fire fighters runs in to save a man spotted at the window. They come out without a body. They quit the service. They plan never to speak to each other again. Five years later one of them is set alight at his own wedding. Soon after, a second is found, nothing but a smoking corpse. It appears that someone knows what they did that night. What they chose over their duty. And there are still three men left to burn . . . DI Alex Finn and his new partner DC Mattie Paulsen are an unlikely pairing, but they need to discover who is behind these killings before the next man faces the fire. This is first in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge, Stuart MacBride. ***Order the second novel in the Finn and Paulsen series, THE KILLING CHOICE, now!*** REAL READERS ARE LOVING THE BURNING MEN RATED 4.5 STARS ON NETGALLEY 'Well-constructed and cleverly penned, this is one that starts strongly, continues powerfully and ends with a very satisfying bang. It's about consequences, consciences and morals intertwined with some gruesome scenes and a thumping good ride' 'A real page turner. I loved this book . . . There must be more of these two, they are fascinating. More please, equally well thought out, equally well written . . . please. SOON!' 'If, like me, you are the kind of reader who likes to be in on the ground floor of a brand-new series, then get The Burning Men on your pre-order to be read lists because this is one of those times . . .' 'This is a great read about greed and treachery. An engaging, exciting read which I read in one sitting. Lots of red herrings, twists and turns' 'I absolutely loved it, it drew me in from the first page and didn't let go until the end. I cannot wait to read the next book by this author'
'Like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with moments that left me speechless... A very well deserved 5* out of 5*' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A FRIDAY NIGHT Karl and his daughter Leah are on their weekly evening stroll through Crystal Palace Park. A HOODED FIGURE From out of the shadows, a figure wearing a blank mask ambushes them, armed with a large knife. A CHOICE TO MAKE Karl is forced to make an impossible decision: stay and die, or walk away from Leah with a knife at her throat and the promise that they will both survive. Could Karl ever live with himself if he left his daughter? Does he really have a choice? Soon, more seemingly unconnected and innocent people across London are offered a deal in exchange for their lives. DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen must hunt for a killer that appears to have no face, no motive and no conscience before more victims' blood is spilled... An absolutely gripping and unputdownable crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Fans of JD Kirk, Neil Lancaster and MJ Arlidge will be hooked from the very first page. Everyone is gripped by The Killing Choice : 'A fast-paced pulse pounding read ... I couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Five-star police procedural with a whip-sharp plot and a book that draws you in right from the start and never lets up... what more could you ask for' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Riveting ' The Sunday Times , Crime Book of the Month ' Couldn't put it down ever, even read a bit during my breaks at work which I never do! ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' WOW , this is one of those books you cannot put down until you finish it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' The explosive opening hooked me straight in . . . With a cast of credible characters, a twisting plotline and some ingenious twists, the book develops at a cracking pace' Lesley Sanderson ' A gripping story with his fast-paced narrative that keeps you on the edge ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' An immersive read that leaves the reader wondering how they would react if faced with such an unimaginable choice' Observer ' Excellent ' Weekend Sport 'An outstanding page-turner' Robin Morgan-Bentley
THE THIRD NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BURNING MEN AND THE KILLING CHOICE , FEATURING DI ALEX FIN AND DCI MATTIE PAULSEN THE THIRD NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BURNING MEN AND THE KILLING CHOICE , FEATURING DI ALEX FIN AND DCI MATTIE PAULSEN Sadie Nicholls has been found dead, brutally and strangely murdered, in her South East London flat. Her little boy is missing. DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen know that, in the case of a missing child, it's the first 24 hours that count. They don't have many left to find out where Sadie's son might be and the identity of her killer. Why would anyone want a struggling single mother, loved by many, dead? But when they realise a similar crime was committed at the same house nearly 20 years ago, a question is on everyone's lips: is this more than just a coincidence? This is third in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge and Stuart MacBride. PRAISE FOR THE DI ALEX FINN AND DC MATTIE PAULSEN SERIES 'Arresting ... an unusual novel with a rising sense of menace' The Sunday Times 'Warm and dealing with recognisable emotions, this is the best kind of police procedural' Literary Review 'An outstanding page-turner' Robin Morgan-Bentley, author of The Wreckage 'A gripping debut with well-rounded characters and an intriguing plot. You won't want it to end' Heat 'The explosive opening hooked me straight in . . . With a cast of credible characters, a twisting plotline and some ingenious twists, the book develops at a cracking pace' Lesley Sanderson, author of The Orchid Girls
An ordinary day. An ordinary street. A gruesome delivery waiting on the doorstep that's going to set off an spine-chilling chain of events... Claire Beacham returns from a busy day at work to a parcel on her doorstep - no note, no label. As a politician, she's used to being suspicious of anonymous hate mail but today she's too tired to worry. She opens it, finding a gruesome surprise inside. A severed head falls to her kitchen floor; the rich, red drip of blood on her hands. It is clear to Claire and those around her that this terrifying package is a message. But who sent it, and why? It's Claire's first delivery - and won't be her last. DI Finn cannot enjoy the gentle return to his role in the Murder Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police that he planned. Someone is targeting Claire and with every message comes another casualty. With the clock ticking, DI Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen must wade through the depths of the murky political sphere before the bodies start piling up. Praise for Will Shindler's DI Alex Finn series: 'Riveting' The Sunday Times 'Excellent' Weekend Sport 'Unmissable' Sunday Express Magazine 'Gripping' Heat ' This is the best kind of police procedural' Literary Review
'Action packed, fast paced. Once I picked up this book I didn't want to put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Pacy... with a satisfying twist at the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was hooked into the story from the first chapter' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Years ago someone got away with murder... But time's up. 2009 During a summer heatwave, teenagers are going missing. Junior officer Alex Finn takes the case and fears that the disappearances are linked. In a race against the clock to find and rescue the children alive, Finn and his team are only partially successful. Two of the children are saved, but they were too late for Oliver. And the killer got away. 2023 DI Alex Finn is still tormented by the cases of his youth - none more than so than the 2009 kidnappings. And it seems someone else has not forgotten either. They want answers after all this time, and with a gun in their pocket and their sights set on Alex, they'll do anything to get what they're after... Highly original and utterly compelling, THE COLD CASE is Will Shindler's biggest book yet and is perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Mick Herron. Readers LOVE The Cold Case : 'A compelling read which held my attention until the very last page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A thought-provoking and smart crime read, a stellar addition to a brilliant series with characters I have become completely invested in ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A pacy, well written, riveting British thriller with a satisfying twist at the end. Will Shindler is a great storyteller ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An exciting, fast moving crime novel' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐