Mark Billingham

NEZAKONNOE POTREBLENIE NARKOTICHESKIKh SREDSTV, PSIKHOTROPNYKh VESCHESTV, IKh ANALOGOV PRICHINJAET VRED ZDOROVJu, IKh NEZAKONNYJ OBOROT ZAPRESCHEN I VLECHET USTANOVLENNUJu ZAKONODATELSTVOM OTVETSTVENNOST. Novyj roman o detektive Deklane Millere nachinaetsja s koshmarnoj nakhodki. S portfelja, v kotorom lezhat otrublennye ruki. Dovolno bystro stanovitsja ponjatno, chto rech idet o zakaznom ubijstve, da i zakazchika vychislit ne predstavljaet osobogo truda. Eto mestnyj mafiozi, kotoryj, skoree vsego, znaet, kak pogibla zhena Millera Aleks. Da, glavnoe dlja Millera - najti ubijtsu Aleks, i kazhdoe novoe delo, kotoroe on rassleduet, pomogaet emu otyskivat to, chto vedet ego k tseli. A poka chto glavnaja zadacha - otyskat ispolnitelja, kotoryj sprjatal v portfele dokazatelstvo togo, chto grjaznaja rabota vypolnena.

"Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime."The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful.As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal.To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.

A lavish signed, numbered, limited edition hardback of the groundbreaking first Tom Thorne novel by Mark Billingham, as he publishes his 20th novel - a prequel to the unforgettable Sleepyhead

This is one case Detective Miller won't want to open . . .The second rip-roaring mystery from multi-award-winning international bestseller Mark Billingham starring Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated...Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Well, two problems. First, there's his dead wife and her yet-to-be-solved murder. He really should stop talking to her ghosts...Second, and most pressing, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands. Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler--a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately, he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of.Sprinkle in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder, and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Cr me Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.

What the Night Brings by Mark Billingham is the latest mystery in the bestselling Tom Thorne series, and this time, a killer is targeting the police. Is it payback? And is it justified? "Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime..." The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful.As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal. To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.

TOM THORNE IS BACK WITH HIS MOST SHOCKING CASE YET...____________'Billingham only gets better' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensational, masterful, sharp and shocking' CHRIS WHITAKER'The best Tom Thorne novel yet' MICK HERRON'One of crime fiction's finest' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Billingham is on top form' THE TIMES____________"Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime."The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful.As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal.To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.

The latest Tom Thorne story is one of master author Billingham's finest novels of his whole career - and one of the most shocking.

This is one case Miller won't want to open . . .____________'I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters, all served up with plenty of black humour' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Simply fantastic' LISA JEWELLUnconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler - a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of. Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.____________READER REVIEWS FOR THE WRONG HANDS'Brilliant . . . Highly entertaining and a complete change from Tom Thorne, who I have enjoyed for years''The characters, structure and storytelling remain as strong as ever. An excellent, enjoyable read''A very good plot with plenty of humour''What a cracker''I love everything about Miller, and can't recommend The Wrong Hands highly enough''I really enjoyed The Last Dance, but this one was even better. DS Miller is such a brilliant character''Hilarious . . . The Detective Miller books are a breath of fresh air'

Hils på kriminalbetjent Declan Miller: unik, ukonvensjonell og kriminelt undervurdertHan er politimann, danser og har null respekt for autoriteter – og han er Blackpools sikreste kort for å holde kriminelle borte fra gatene.For seks uker siden mistet Declan Miller sin kone, Alex, på brutalt vis og er en mann i sorg. Det hjelper ikke stort å gå hjemme og tråkke, synes han, nå vil han jobbe.Et dobbeltdrap på et hotell gir ham muligheten han har ventet på. To helt ulike menn er døde, og teorien er at gjerningspersonen har tatt feil person i i hvert fall ett av tilfellene.Til tross for et noe tvilsomt forhold til virkeligheten, kan den uortodokse Miller og den nye partneren hans, som heller ikke er helt A4, finne svar der kollegaene deres bare har funnet løse tråder? «Lesere, fryd dere! En oppslukende ny serie fra Mark Billingham, den aller beste i bransjen.»Richard Osman, forfatter av Torsdagsmordklubben«En hardbarket, fengslende roman som balanserer lys med mørke, og morsomheter med klokskap. Billinghams nye hovedperson, kriminalbetjent Miller, er kanskje ikke den beste danseren, men han trår aldri feil når han skal løse en krimgåte.»Nita Prose, forfatter av Stuepiken«Morsom, mesterlig komponert, aldeles underholdende (…) en oppvisning i Billinghams usedvanlige fortellerevne. Mark Billingham på sitt beste!»Karin Slaughter, forfatter«Morsom, rørende og full av overraskelser. Den siste dansen vil begeistre Mark Billinghams leserskare, men også skaffe ham mange nye. En riktig godbit.»Mick Herron, forfatter«Billinghams Tom Thorne-serie satte lista veldig høyt, men Den siste dansen holder samme nivå. Morsomt, rørende og med et mesterlig komponert plot.»The Guardian«Billingham har laget et fantastisk plot som vil få selv den mest ivrige krimleser til å måpe av slutten (…) Jeg digger Declan Miller og kan nesten ikke vente med å få tilbringe mer tid sammen med ham.»Bookreporter«… en spennende ny serie som tilfører humor til den hardkokte politikrimmen – og som også utforsker sorgens luner. Billinghams kvikke plot og dyptpløyende karakterstudier løfter Den siste dansen. Declans sorg over sin avdøde kone er til å ta og føle på, og han bruker humor for å håndtere følelsene sine … Declan og Sara er en fabelaktig duo (…) Leserne kommer til å ønske Declan velkommen tilbake.»Shelf Awareness «… en knakende god krimserie om og med den sjarmerende og sarkastiske kriminalbetjent Declan Miller … Billingham har gitt Miller en fantastisk humoristisk sans og i birollene finner man likende, troverdige typer som leserne kommer til å elske. Dette er forfatteren på sitt beste.»Publishers Weekly (starred review) «Kriminalbetjent Miller er selve personifiseringen av motsetningsforholdet mellom komedie og tragedie, alt levert med kynisk vidd … DOM: sprudlende, aktuell og svært morsom. Millers vittigheter og observasjoner om både samfunnet og politiarbeid kommer til å fryde leserne.»Library Journal

The first new series in two decades from multi-award-winning international bestseller Mark Billingham that introduces Detective Miller: a man who's unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated.Maverick sleuth Declan Miller is back at work following the murder of his wife (and amateur ballroom dancing partner) Alex. Working with new partner and heavy metal enthusiast DS Sara Xiu, he is tasked with investigating the double killing of gangland family scion Adrian Cutler and IT consultant Barry Shepherd at the Sands Hotel. Initial evidence suggests a hired gun and a botched job. The search for the hitman begins and Miller begins to reconnect with his old network--his ballroom dancing friends, homeless informant Finn, and even the ghost of his wife who keeps showing up in his kitchen. The fact Alex had been investigating the Cutler family prior to her death complicates things, and as Miller gets closer to the truth, he realizes the danger is walking right up to his doorstep...

This is one case Detective Miller won't want to open . . .The second rip-roaring mystery from multi-award-winningnumber international bestseller Mark Billingham starring Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated...Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Well, two problems. First, there's his dead wife and her yet-to-be-solved murder. He really should stop talking to her ghosts...Second, and most pressing, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands. Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler--a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately, he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of.Sprinkle in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder, and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Cr me Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.

'I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters, all served up with plenty of black humour' MAIL ON SUNDAY''Simply fantastic' LISA JEWELL_______________This is one case Miller won't want to open . . . Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler - a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of. Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of._______________What real readers say about The Wrong Hands'Brilliant . . . Highly entertaining and a complete change from Tom Thorne, who I have enjoyed for years''The characters, structure and storytelling remain as strong as ever. An excellent, enjoyable read''A very good plot with plenty of humour''What a cracker' 'I love everything about Miller, and can't recommend The Wrong Hands highly enough''I really enjoyed The Last Dance, but this one was even better. DS Miller is such a brilliant character''Hilarious . . . The Detective Miller books are a breath of fresh air''A joy to read'