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Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didn''t read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph

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He loves surprises. But not this one.

A schoolgirl is found dead in a park in North London and DI Charlie George is not short of suspects - is it her stepfather? Is it a sex crime? Is it race-related?

Charlie finally thinks he has it sorted, with his killer bang to rights. But then his lawyer gets him free on a technicality.

And that''s just the start of his troubles.

He''s been a cop all his life, he thought he''d seen everything . . . But Charlie soon realises, he hasn''t seen anything yet.

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Praise for Colin Falconer

''A compelling piece of crime fiction . . . An entertaining and gritty read'' 4 stars, Netgalley reader

''This one doesn''t disappoint!'' 5 stars, Netgalley reader

''It held my attention from start to finish . . . I have no hesitation in recommending'' 4 stars, Netgalley reader

''Once you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], you''ll want to read everything he''s ever written'' Crystal Book Reviews

''Falconer''s grasp of period and places is almost flawless ... He''s my kind of writer'' Peter Corris, The Australian

''You are in for a real roller-coaster ride of never ending intrigue''History and Women

''Falconer demonstrates exceptional characterization'' Bookgeeks