Skin and Bones - Softcover

Bale, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848090722 ISBN 13: 9781848090729

Publisher: Preface Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

In this brilliant first thriller, in the vein of Peter James, a killer goes on the rampage in a quiet Sussex village, leaving only one witness -- a woman fighting for her life. On a cold January morning, a nightmare awaits a small Sussex village. A deranged young man goes on the rampage, shooting everyone in his path before taking his own life. It is a senseless, tragic event, but sadly not an unfamiliar one. At least, that's what everyone thinks. Only Julia Trent -- believed to be the sole survivor -- knows that there was a second man involved. But after being shot and badly injured, her account of the massacre is ignored. But she cannot let it rest there. Together with Craig Walker, the journalist son of one of the victims, Julia sets out to find the truth. As they peel back the layers of a dark and dangerous conspiracy, they discover the slaughter didn't begin on that bitter day in January. And worst of all, it won't end there.

About this title

Review:

It begs to be read in one sitting. Actually, that comment is perhaps an injustice, as the novel does not beg at all: it doesn't need to. The first few pages set up an addiction and this is an addiction to enjoy and not feel guilty about . . .The synopsis is full of intrigue and the novel fulfils its promise. "

Review:

Quite simply the best book I've read this year.Populist thriller - certainly. Amazing pageturner - definitely. Brilliant artifice and professional writing at its best -
without a shadow of doubt."

About this edition

• Publisher: Preface Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1848090722
• ISBN 13: 9781848090729
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432