A gripping thriller where the hunter becomes the hunted – perfect for fans of dark twists, morally complex heroes, and relentless suspense. With thanks to Jo for the below review!
This is set in Liverpool and the place descriptions were excellent. A suspended cop, an Italian family that controls much of the criminal behaviour and a dead body, what could go wrong?
There are flashbacks to explain why and how the cop was suspended but he does find himself in a huge amount of trouble. The book is well written and starts to go at a very fast pace about halfway through. I think I lived through some tough situations – a little out of breath.
This is the first in a new series from Luca, known for the Murphy and Rossi series and some stand-a-lone novels too.
About the Book
If no one believes you, no one will help you…
Once hailed as Liverpool’s finest detective, Mark Fletcher brought a serial killer to justice and earned the city’s admiration. But when he’s accused of working with Liverpool’s most notorious crime family, his legacy is shattered – and so is his life.
Now disgraced and spiralling, Fletcher wakes up in a hotel room with no memory of the last 24 hours… and a dead body beside him.
The evidence says he did it. His instincts say otherwise.
Hunted by the force he once served, Fletcher must uncover the truth – not just to clear his name, but to survive. Because someone wants him silenced, and they’ll stop at nothing to finish what they started…
About The Author
Luca Veste is a writer of Italian and Liverpudlian heritage, married with two daughters, and one of nine children. He studied psychology and criminology at university in Liverpool. He is the author of the Murphy and Rossi series, which includes DEAD GONE, THE DYING PLACE, BLOODSTREAM, and THEN SHE WAS GONE.
Part psychological thriller, part police procedural, his books follow the detective pairing of DI David Murphy and DS Laura Rossi. The novels are set in Liverpool, bringing the city to life in a dark and terrifying manner…with just a splash of Scouse humour.
He is also the editor of the Spinetingler Award nominated charity anthology ‘Off The Record’, and co-editor of ‘True Brit Grit’, also an anthology of short stories for charity.
He is a former civil servant, actor, singer and guitarist (although he still picks it up now and again), and now a full-time writer.
Photo Credit: Ean Flanders Photography
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This book can be purchased in our store either on its own or in a cosy Book Box. Pre order the paperback – coming June 2026!
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