{"product_id":"shadow-crimes-a-british-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-paperback","title":"Shadow Crimes: a British crime mystery full of twists - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Hambling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover a series of British crime mysteries set on the Dorset coast from bestselling author Michael Hambling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetective Sophie Allen is back and ready to solve her toughest case yet!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn undercover detective disappears. A retired prison guard is found dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrugs and contraband phones are out of control in the local prisons. How are they getting in?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Detective Sophie Allen discover the links between these crimes? And will she find the missing detective before time runs out?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA shadowy group with more influence than anyone suspected will stop at nothing to protect themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tense and gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, J.D. Kirk, J.M. Dalgliesh and Pauline Rowson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE \u003cem\u003eSHADOW CRIMES\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping read\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps the readers interest all the way through.' Jill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely\u003cstrong\u003e loved, loved, loved reading \u003cem\u003eShadow Crimes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. I wholeheartedly recommend this author and his books to other readers.' Ginger Book Geek\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eFull of twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a gripping read from start to finish. Would highly recommend reading the entire Sophie Allen series.' Paula\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely love this series, love the stories and usually read in a day as \u003cstrong\u003eI can't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Anjo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As ever, Sophie and the teams are brought to life and draw you into their world in a way that \u003cstrong\u003eyou don't want the book to end\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Bluefish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DETECTIVES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCI Sophie Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Dorset's acknowledged expert on murder and violent crime. She's head of the newly formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset and is pushed to the limit in her first major case. She's in her forties, and lives with her husband in Wareham. She has two grown-up daughters. Sophie has a law degree and a master's in criminal psychology. Her brilliant mind conceals some dark secrets from her past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDS Barry Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e is based at Swanage police station. He's quiet, methodical and dedicated, the perfect foil for Sophie's hidden fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SETTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorset is beautiful county in the south-west of England, made up of picturesque market towns, traditional farmland and a stunning section of the coastline. Its beauty belies a darkness beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 262\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44209778163847,"sku":"9781835268599","price":17.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/qybEtmnIR-9781835268599.webp?v=1773690624","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/shadow-crimes-a-british-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}