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Product Description When tenyearold Josh Bankss body is discovered dumped on waste ground, Detective Sergeant Bev Morriss wants justice. Shes not alone. Everyone hates child killers even hardened criminals. Tipoffs trickle in, and the new press liaison officer has his work cut out when the squad springs a leak. But trial by tabloid is the least of the cops worries. If Bevs under pressure, her boss faces more as if nightmare memories of an earlier case werent enough, hes facing an internal enquiry. Even if hes cleared hes no longer convinced he wants the job. And if the boss goes where does that leave Bev? Fans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome [Death Line]...a shocking climaxPublishers Weekly The latest Bev Morriss mystery is the best in the series so far...Carter, an excellent storyteller, springs a couple of Jeffrey Deaverworthy surprises, and the novels final scenes, as the story races to its shocking conclusion, will make readers jaws dropBooklist Starred Review Best MysteryCrime Novels of 2011: Best Paperback Originals, Deadly Pleasures From Publishers Weekly Fans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome British author Carters seventh mystery featuring Det. Sgt. Bev Morriss (after 2009s Blood Money). The frantic search of Morriss and her colleagues on the Birmingham force for missing 10yearold Josh Banks ends with the discovery of the boys asphyxiated corpse. An anonymous caller points the police to Roland Haines, who was previously acquitted by a jury of murdering a child, despite the discovery of the victims battered body in Hainess bathroom. This tip, naturally, provides no easy solution, as Bankss killing proves to be just the first of many that may connect to previous child murders. The complications of Morrisss personal life, especially her relationship with former supervisor Bill Byford, slow things down in spots, but in the end those sections pay off. The emotional impact of the shocking climax more than compensates for a less than surprising killer. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. From Booklist *Starred Review* The latest Bev Morriss mystery is also the best in the seriesso far. The abduction and murder of a young boy lead to a series of killings that appears to be connected to the abduction. All of the victims are accused or convicted child murderers. But whos responsible? Could it be someone in the press, acting as an avenging angel? If so, whos been leaking confidential information to the press? Orand this is a particularly distressing possibilitycould the killer be Superintendent Byford, Morriss colleague, friend, and (inevitably, it seems) romantic partner? Carter, an excellent storyteller, springs a couple of Jeffrey Deaverworthy surprises, and the novels final scenes, as the story races to its shocking conclusion, will make readers jaws drop. The story will have greater effect for those familiar with the Morriss series, but new readers will feel the impact, too, especially if they enjoy hardedged UK mysteries starring female cops (Denise Minas Maureen ODonnell series, for example). As good as Carter is, it may be hard for her to top this one. David Pitt Review Fans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome [Death Line]...shocking climax Publishers Weekly(Starred Review) The latest Bev Morriss mystery is the best in the series so far...Carter, an excellent storyteller, springs a couple of Jeffrey Deaverworthy surprises, and the novels final scenes, as the story races to its shocking conclusion, will make readers jaws drop BooklistFans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome [Death Line]...a shocking climax. Publishers Weekly
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Product Description When tenyearold Josh Bankss body is discovered dumped on waste ground, Detective Sergeant Bev Morriss wants justice. Shes not alone. Everyone hates child killers even hardened criminals. Tipoffs trickle in, and the new press liaison officer has his work cut out when the squad springs a leak. But trial by tabloid is the least of the cops worries. If Bevs under pressure, her boss faces more as if nightmare memories of an earlier case werent enough, hes facing an internal enquiry. Even if hes cleared hes no longer convinced he wants the job. And if the boss goes where does that leave Bev? Fans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome [Death Line]...a shocking climaxPublishers Weekly The latest Bev Morriss mystery is the best in the series so far...Carter, an excellent storyteller, springs a couple of Jeffrey Deaverworthy surprises, and the novels final scenes, as the story races to its shocking conclusion, will make readers jaws dropBooklist Starred Review Best MysteryCrime Novels of 2011: Best Paperback Originals, Deadly Pleasures From Publishers Weekly Fans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome British author Carters seventh mystery featuring Det. Sgt. Bev Morriss (after 2009s Blood Money). The frantic search of Morriss and her colleagues on the Birmingham force for missing 10yearold Josh Banks ends with the discovery of the boys asphyxiated corpse. An anonymous caller points the police to Roland Haines, who was previously acquitted by a jury of murdering a child, despite the discovery of the victims battered body in Hainess bathroom. This tip, naturally, provides no easy solution, as Bankss killing proves to be just the first of many that may connect to previous child murders. The complications of Morrisss personal life, especially her relationship with former supervisor Bill Byford, slow things down in spots, but in the end those sections pay off. The emotional impact of the shocking climax more than compensates for a less than surprising killer. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. From Booklist *Starred Review* The latest Bev Morriss mystery is also the best in the seriesso far. The abduction and murder of a young boy lead to a series of killings that appears to be connected to the abduction. All of the victims are accused or convicted child murderers. But whos responsible? Could it be someone in the press, acting as an avenging angel? If so, whos been leaking confidential information to the press? Orand this is a particularly distressing possibilitycould the killer be Superintendent Byford, Morriss colleague, friend, and (inevitably, it seems) romantic partner? Carter, an excellent storyteller, springs a couple of Jeffrey Deaverworthy surprises, and the novels final scenes, as the story races to its shocking conclusion, will make readers jaws drop. The story will have greater effect for those familiar with the Morriss series, but new readers will feel the impact, too, especially if they enjoy hardedged UK mysteries starring female cops (Denise Minas Maureen ODonnell series, for example). As good as Carter is, it may be hard for her to top this one. David Pitt Review Fans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome [Death Line]...shocking climax Publishers Weekly(Starred Review) The latest Bev Morriss mystery is the best in the series so far...Carter, an excellent storyteller, springs a couple of Jeffrey Deaverworthy surprises, and the novels final scenes, as the story races to its shocking conclusion, will make readers jaws drop BooklistFans of gritty contemporary police novels will welcome [Death Line]...a shocking climax. Publishers Weekly
