Fourth book in the critically-acclaimed Jon Spicer series, also includes the opening of the fifth novel in the series, The Edge. Reviews
'I'll be downloading more of Chris Simms' books ASAP. I feel like I've found a hidden gem.' (Amazon Reader Review – Pecking Order)
Chris Simms has been quietly building one of the best police procedural series in this country. (CATHOLIC HERALD)
Pacy, gripping and original storytelling (YORKSHIRE POST)
This highly polished study of madness and murder shows how well Simms’ talent is maturing. (SHOTS MAGAZINE)
A must-read for those who like their crime fiction psychological (DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE)
The story’s dramatic events are drawn out, gradually building to a page-turning, heart-stopping – and totally unexpected – ending. (THE BOOK PLACE)
The novel’s high-quality storytelling has an authentic, documentary feel’ (CITY LIFE MAGAZINE)
Book descriptionThe burning church lit up Manchester’s skyline. Outrage at the crime turns to horror when a charred corpse and satanic symbols are found in the smoking ruins.
Leading the investigation, DI Jon Spicer stumbles into a perverse underworld he had no idea existed. Further killings bring the realisation that those responsible are prepared to commit unspeakable acts of evil in homage to their God.
With fires of hatred threatening to engulf the city, the atrocities must be halted. But even in Spicer’s worst nightmares, he could never imagine how close to home the investigation will take him.
About the AuthorChris Simms' acclaimed first novel in the DI Spicer series, KILLING THE BEASTS was selected as a Best Crime book for 2005 by SHOTS magazine. He was then selected as a Waterstone's Author for the Future, one of 25 writers tipped by publishers, editors and agents, to produce the most impressive body of work over the next quarter century. Since then he has been nominated several times for the THEAKSTON'S CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR and for CRIME WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION DAGGERS. Chris lives in Manchester.
Find out more on his official web site, www.chrissimms.info or, for regular postings, see his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AuthorChrisSimms
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Simms has created a great cast of characters that you can care about. Spicer is flawed but good at heart and it is difficult not to root for him. More please. (Jane Helmich SOUTH WALES ARGUS)
In the fourth thriller in the Manchester-based series - DI Jon Spicer hunts a killer more deadly than any so far created by the dark imagination of Chris Simms.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Fourth book in the critically-acclaimed Jon Spicer series, also includes the opening of the fifth novel in the series, The Edge. Reviews 'I'll be downloading more of Chris Simms' books ASAP. I feel like I've found a hidden gem.' (Amazon Reader Review - Pecking Order) Chris Simms has been quietly building one of the best police procedural series in this country. (CATHOLIC HERALD) Pacy, gripping and original storytelling (YORKSHIRE POST) This highly polished study of madness and murder shows how well Simms' talent is maturing. (SHOTS MAGAZINE) A must-read for those who like their crime fiction psychological (DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE) The story's dramatic events are drawn out, gradually building to a page-turning, heart-stopping - and totally unexpected - ending. (THE BOOK PLACE) The novel's high-quality storytelling has an authentic, documentary feel' (CITY LIFE MAGAZINE) Book description The burning church lit up Manchester's skyline. Outrage at the crime turns to horror when a charred corpse and satanic symbols are found in the smoking ruins. Leading the investigation, DI Jon Spicer stumbles into a perverse underworld he had no idea existed. Further killings bring the realisation that those responsible are prepared to commit unspeakable acts of evil in homage to their God. With fires of hatred threatening to engulf the city, the atrocities must be halted. But even in Spicer's worst nightmares, he could never imagine how close to home the investigation will take him. About the Author Chris Simms' acclaimed first novel in the DI Spicer series, KILLING THE BEASTS was selected as a Best Crime book for 2005 by SHOTS magazine. He was then selected as a Waterstone's Author for the Future, one of 25 writers tipped by publishers, editors and agents, to produce the most impressive body of work over the next quarter century. Since then he has been nominated several times for the THEAKSTON'S CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR and for CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION DAGGERS. Chris lives in Manchester. Find out more on his official web site, or, for regular postings, see his Facebook page at This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781544065434
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