The Payback - Hardcover

Kernick, Simon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593062884 ISBN 13: 9780593062883

Publisher: Bantam Press, 2011

Synopsis

Dennis Milne is a man with a past, and a past that involves murder. A former cop, he's earned his living killing the bad guys - drug-dealers, corrupt business men - people who, in his opinion, deserve to die. For the past two days, he's been in Manila, waiting for his next target: a young woman who's made herself some poor life-choices, and some even worse enemies. DI Tina Boyd is a woman on a mission. Tough, spiky and determined, she's looking for the man she holds responsible for the death of her lover. She knows he's ruthless. She knows he's dangerous. But he's in Manila, and she's determined to find and kill him - before he kills her. Two cops with pasts that haunt them - and a present that could see them both dead. They are about to meet. And when they do, it's payback time...

About this title

About the Author

Simon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting thriller writers. He arrived on the scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, and his big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which became the bestselling thriller of 2007. Simon's research is what makes his thrillers so authentic. He talks both on and off the record to members of Special Branch, the Anti-Terrorist Branch and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, and hears first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime. To find out more about his thrillers, visit: www.simonkernick.com

From the Back Cover

'Simon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action.' Lee Child

'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' Harlan Coben

'Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck.' Time Out

To find out more about Simon Kernick and his books, go to his website: www.simonkernick.com

From the Inside Flap

TWO COPS, ONE CITY, NO MERCY

Dennis Milne is a man with a past, and a past that involves murder.

A former cop, he's earned his living killing the bad guys - drug-dealers, corrupt business men - people who, in his opinion, deserve to die. For the past two days, he's been in Manila, waiting for his next target: a young woman who's made herself some poor life-choices, and some even worse enemies.

DI Tina Boyd is a woman on a mission.

Tough, spiky and determined, she's looking for the man she holds responsible for the death of her lover. She knows this man's ruthless. She knows he's dangerous. But he's in Manila, and she's determined to find him - before he finds her.

Two cops with pasts that haunt them - and a present that could see them both dead. They are about to meet.

And when they do, it's payback time ...

Edition details

• Publisher: Bantam Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593062884
• ISBN 13: 9780593062883
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352