The Infirmary 9781804960257 Paperback

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORGet ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author ofHoly Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.”She keeps company withthe best mystery writers” -The Times”A literaryphenomenon” -Evening ChronicleTHE STUNNING PREQUEL TO INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERHOLY ISLANDNo man is an islandIn the stifling summer heat of 2014, a killer has been stalking the streets of Newcastle causing city-wide panic. When the officer in charge of the case turns up dead, it falls upon Detective Chief Inspector Ryan to take up the baton and find the person responsible.To the close-knit team of police in Northumbria CID, Ryan is still an outsider; aloof and uncompromising. Hes lived a charmed life and has an unbroken track record to match. But, as The Hackers death toll rises, Ryan realises this is one adversary hell never bring to justice on his ownMurder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced crime thriller, set amidst the iconic North-Eastern landscape.