Last Verse: A gritty, fast-paced crime mystery shot through with dark humour (Detective Harry Stallard).
Murder and rock music – the rhythm of life…and death. Wanna dance?
DC Harry Stallard nearly died in a botched undercover operation and, no longer fit for frontline duties, he is confined to an office, reviewing cold cases.
His first one is the suspicious disappearance of Joey Doane, a brilliant musician on the brink of stardom, which is filed as a suicide.
Harry quickly discovers that the original investigation made a breathtaking mistake, and Joey’s family need answers. The problem is, Harry’s not cut out to sit behind a desk, and can’t help reverting to his persona as an undercover officer.
So, he dives into Sheffield’s vibrant music scene, and the more waves he makes, the more convinced he is that Joey has been murdered. Is it drugs or the bitter rivalries within the band? Or is it something far more sinister?
When people connected to the case start turning up dead, the race is on for Harry to discover the truth, before someone very dear to him becomes the next victim.
Perfect for lovers of crime mysteries and popular music alike, Last Verse will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final shocking reveal.
Praise for Last Verse:
‘Captivated me straight from the start.’
‘Really good balance of seedy, urban darkness and dry humour.’
‘Highly entertaining. I cannot stress enough how much the action scenes impressed me.’
‘Some great twists in what I think is a unique plot.’
‘I hope this is the first of a new series.’
S J Talbot was a police officer for thirty years. As a Senior Investigating Officer (detective superintendent), he led numerous successful murder investigations, and enquiries into serious crime. The last seven years of his service, he was Detective Chief Superintendent, Head of CID, and had overall responsibility for all specialist investigations, including covert operations and cold case review. He also plays guitar in a band.