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The stunningly written, evocative new debut crime thriller you won�t want to miss!

The stunningly written, evocative new debut crime thriller you won’t want to miss! "Stylishly written by a master wordsmith, and an absorbing tale" The Sun “A more than promising debut” The Times “A tense and twisty crime thriller” inews A detective ready for a new life… For years, Jake Jackson has been a high-flying detective in London. But then one day he receives a letter from his reclusive uncle – he has left Jake his property in the middle of the countryside. For Jake, it is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. A rural idyll the stuff of dreams… At first, life in the middle of nowhere is everything Jake could wish for. His new home is beautiful, his surroundings are stunning, and he enjoys getting back to nature. A death that disrupts everything… But then, what starts as a fun village treasure hunt turns deadly, when a young woman’s bones are discovered. And Jake is thrust once again into the role of detective, as he tries to unearth a dangerous killer in this most unlikely of settings.

The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you wonâ??t want to miss! Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year!

A beautifully written new crime thriller you won’t want to miss. In a beautiful village, a terrible storm is brewing… A rural paradise… Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life. A shocking secret… But the return of an old case shatters the calm, and pulls him into a shadowy group that caters to the darkest desires of the rich and famous. An enemy closes in… As the web around Jake tightens, he's about to learn just how far some people will go to protect their secrets. Praise for Death in a Lonely Place… ‘Loved this. Multiple layers of delight for crime fiction fans’ Lee Child, creator of Jack Reacher ‘Abell is a skilled storyteller and it’s easy to fall into the pages of Death in a Lonely Place. Highly recommend’ Karin Slaughter, creator of Will Trent 'An immersive, intelligent delight with huge atmosphere and heart. My favourite new crime series' Lucy Foley, author of The Paris Apartment 'Utterly beautiful descriptive prose that brings Jake Jackson's world to life’ Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan series ‘A darkly elegant, thrilling, escapist slice of countryside crime’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End ‘A wonderful tale, magnificently told’ Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man ‘Beautifully written, as ever, and with a twist that truly knocked me sideways’ Andrew Taylor, author of The Ashes of London 'Very recommendable' Financial Times 'It is a pleasure to be back in the company of Jackson and co’ Observer Readers are saying… 'One of my most anticipated books of 2024 and it was everything I hoped for' ????? 'Smart and twisty and ultimately very satisfying' ????? 'Stig Abell has such a wonderful way with words, it enthralled me throughout' ????? 'An absolute joy to read' ????? 'Beautifully written … with an unusual and clever plot' ????? 'I cannot express just how much I am looking forward to the next in the series!' ????? 'Highly recommend to anyone who loves a good crime detective series where the characters become like old friends' ????? 'It's a cracker!' ????? 'I couldn't put it down. It's full of red herrings and so many twists which had me engrossed' ?????

A beautifully written new crime thriller you won't want to miss!

A beautifully written new crime thriller you won’t want to miss. In a beautiful village, a terrible storm is brewing… A rural paradise… Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life. A shocking secret… But the return of an old case shatters the calm, and pulls him into a shadowy group that caters to the darkest desires of the rich and famous. An enemy closes in… As the web around Jake tightens, he's about to learn just how far some people will go to protect their secrets. Praise for Death in a Lonely Place… ‘Loved this. Multiple layers of delight for crime fiction fans’ Lee Child, creator of Jack Reacher ‘Abell is a skilled storyteller and it’s easy to fall into the pages of Death in a Lonely Place. Highly recommend’ Karin Slaughter, creator of Will Trent 'An immersive, intelligent delight with huge atmosphere and heart. My favourite new crime series' Lucy Foley, author of The Paris Apartment 'Utterly beautiful descriptive prose that brings Jake Jackson's world to life’ Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan series ‘A darkly elegant, thrilling, escapist slice of countryside crime’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End ‘A wonderful tale, magnificently told’ Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man ‘Beautifully written, as ever, and with a twist that truly knocked me sideways’ Andrew Taylor, author of The Ashes of London 'Very recommendable' Financial Times 'It is a pleasure to be back in the company of Jackson and co’ Observer Readers are saying… 'One of my most anticipated books of 2024 and it was everything I hoped for' ????? 'Smart and twisty and ultimately very satisfying' ????? 'Stig Abell has such a wonderful way with words, it enthralled me throughout' ????? 'An absolute joy to read' ????? 'Beautifully written … with an unusual and clever plot' ????? 'I cannot express just how much I am looking forward to the next in the series!' ????? 'Highly recommend to anyone who loves a good crime detective series where the characters become like old friends' ????? 'It's a cracker!' ????? 'I couldn't put it down. It's full of red herrings and so many twists which had me engrossed' ?????

The perfect mystery to relax and curl up with â?? beautifully written and deeply immersive!

"Gloriously atmospheric."--Lucy Foley"Truly excellent."--Lee Child"Gorgeous. . . . It has the halo of an instant classic."--AJ Finn In this widely praised debut crime thriller, a high-flying detective leaves London for a fresh start in the countryside--only to find himself on familiar ground hunting for a dangerous killer.When Jake Jackson inherits his reclusive uncle's property in the country, the detective seizes the opportunity for a new life away from the hustle of London.The new home in this charming rural idyll is beautiful and the surroundings are stunning. While the locals are a bit eccentric, they're also friendly and invite the newcomer to join their annual treasure hunt.When a young woman's bones are discovered, Jake finds himself pulled back into the role of detective, and on the trail of a dangerous killer hiding within this most unlikely of settings.

Former London detective Jake Jackson finds his new life in the country threatened when an old case from the past buried deep within an archeological dig site resurfaces in this beautifully written and deeply immersive mystery that will challenge your deductive skills.A beautiful landscape . . .It began as the project of a lifetime--a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a picturesque hill in the glorious English countryside.A looming threat . . .But, the idyll is shattered when they begin receiving threatening letters. Former city detective Jake Jackson, now enjoying a quieter life in the local village, is pulled in to investigate.A killer closing in . . .Soon, threatening letters are the least of their problems, when a murderer strikes. Now, the race is on for Jake to find the mysterious culprit, before they kill again . . .

'Absorbing . . . an intelligent and clear-eyed account of much that goes on in our country' Sunday TimesGetting to grips with Great Britain is harder than ever. We are a nation that chose Brexit, rejects immigration but is dependent on it, is getting older but less healthy, is more demanding of public services but less willing to pay for them, is tired of intervention abroad but wants to remain a global authority. We have an over-stretched, free health service (an idea from the 1940s that may not survive the 2020s), overcrowded prisons, a military without an evident purpose, an education system the envy of none of the Western world. How did we get here and where are we going?How Britain Really Works is a guide to Britain and its institutions (the economy, the military, schools, hospitals, the media, and more), which explains just how we got to wherever it is we are. It will not tell you what opinions to have, but will give you the information to help you reach your own. By the end, you will know how Britain works - or doesn't.'Stig Abell is an urbane, and often jaunty guide to modern Britain, in the mould of Bill Bryson' Irish Times

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The stunningly written, atmospheric new debut crime thriller you won't want to miss!Winner of the 2024 CrimeFest Debut Crime Novel of the Year!