Last Gasp - Couverture souple

Barker, Robert F

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 152293314X ISBN 13 : 9781522933144

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

The last time DCI Jamie Carver tried to bait a serial killer, it ended badly - very badly. .Now they want him to do it again.

Eighteen months ago, Jamie Carver's capture of the serial killer, Lucas Hart, was hailed as, 'A triumph of good old-fashioned detective work'. But the hype was misplaced. In truth, the investigation was botched. Miscalculations cost lives; misjudgements ruined others.

Still racked with guilt, Carver knows his, 'exceptional detective', reputation is built on sand. Now, as he hunts the man the media have dubbed, ‘The Worshipper Killer’, the weight of expectation, from both colleagues and the public, hangs heavy.

Tagged, it seems, as a 'possible next victim', Megan Crane is a woman of singular qualities; darkly mysterious, enigmatic, fiercely independent, beautiful. Carver believes her unique insights may help him identify the killer - provided he doesn’t make the same mistakes as last time.

But the past has a habit of catching up with the present. And when it does, Carver knows he will be forced to confront that which he fears most - his own failings.

LAST GASP is the acclaimed, debut novel and first in a new series from thirty-year served, British Police Detective, Robert F Barker, an exciting new voice in the world of crime fiction, Perfect for fans of the likes of JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Mark Billingham, Rachel McLean, Alex Smith and J M Dalgliesh.

5* Praise from Amazon readers for The DCI Jamie Carver Series

"A gripping read about an exceptional detective and the complexities in his life" (Last Gasp)

"Fabulous writer and solid knowledge of police procedures. Can't wait for more from this writer" -Last Gasp

"A fantastic page turner with a hugely sinister and disturbing villain at its heart" - Family Reunion

"As exciting and ‘real’ as anything I have read in a police detective novel in a long time" - Family Reunion

"Well written and fast paced.... a great read for crime-thriller fans" - Final Breath

"Loved, loved, LOVED this book! Couldn't put it down. Always left on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happened next!" (Last Gasp)

"A very well crafted mystery that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat" (Final Breath)

"Jamie Carver is a mix of genius... and emotional wreck!" - Out Of Air

"So compelling and well written that I can't wait to read the next in the series" (Final Breath)

"Brilliant rounding off of a stunning trilogy" (Out Of Air)

"My preference for fiction is procedural crime thrillers... and I can say that these are the very best example of the genre that I have ever come across. More please as soon as you can!" (Out Of Air)

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The last time DCI Jamie Carver let a would be victim act as bait for a serial-killer, it ended badly - very badly. Now they want him to do it again, only this time the ‘victim’ is a Dominatrix... As if he hasn’t got enough on his plate...-A brutal killer, poised to strike again any time-Shadows of the past that still haunt his dreams-An investigation under mounting pressure to succeed-A beautiful woman whose bizarre lifestyle may hold the key to finding the killerNo wonder Carver feels exposed – and that’s not counting the young girl whose life he’s trying to save from ruin, or the ambitious colleague scheming to bring him down.As the kill-count mounts, signs emerge that seem to point to a link between the ‘Worshipper Killings’, and Carver’s last, ‘big case’. And when the killer strikes at the heart of the investigation, Carver knows that in order to protect those closest to him, he must confront what he most fears – his own failings.Written by someone with first-hand experience of running a murder investigation, LAST GASP is a suspense-filled novel of intrigue, danger - and human weakness. It is a story about one man’s struggle to put the past behind him, and protect those he loves.What readers are saying:"’... an absolute treat for crime fiction lovers. This debut thriller, from the very beginning is so compelling you are unable to put this book down, you cannot help keep turning the pages""An excellent crime thriller with an intriguing plot and well drawn characters""Last Gasp has the magic ingredient - you just have to keep turning the page to see what happens next"

Biographie de l'auteur

Born in Liverpool, England, Robert F Barker served thirty years as a police officer and detective, most of it working in and around some of the Northwest's grittiest towns and cities. He likes to write stories that are dark and edgy, but credible enough for the reader to believe they may be based on some sort of reality, which of course they often are. (Names changed to protect the innocent.. etc.). As a police officer, he learned that no matter where people live, whatever their position in society, they are never far from places where darkness dwells. Those places may be inner city sink estates where drugs are dealt and violence rules, or or leafy suburbs where neat gardens and lace curtains conceal the sort of evil that no one ever imagines - until the worst happens. As both a former Senior Investigating Officer and a Firearms Incident Commander, he knows all about the pressures police officers face, as well as what it means to have to make life-and-death decisions in the heat of live operations. Given his extensive experience, his stories are as authentic a portrayal of crime and policing as in any modern crime fiction. He splits his writing-time between his family home in Cheshire, and the beautiful island of Cyprus, where he gains inspiration for a series of Cyprus-based thrillers which he intends will compliment his UK novels.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 152293314X
• ISBN 13: 9781522933144
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 454
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible