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Book 4 of 9: Detective Spicer series

Chris Simms

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9780752889313: Untitled Simms 2 of 2
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0752889311 ISBN 13: 9780752889313
Publisher: Orion, 2008

Synopsis

Outrage at the crime turns to horror when a charred corpse and satanic symbols are found in the smoking ruins.

Leading the investigation, DI Jon Spicer stumbles into a perverse underworld he had no idea existed. Further killings bring the realisation that those responsible are prepared to commit unspeakable acts of evil in homage to their God.

With fires of hatred threatening to engulf the city, the atrocities must be halted. But even in Spicer’s worst nightmares, he could never imagine how close to home the investigation will take him.

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About the Author

Christopher Simms is married with four children and works as a freelance copy writer. His acclaimed debut novel Killing the Beast was selected as a Best Crime Novel of the Year by Shots magazine. His second novel, Pecking Order, was selected as the Best British Crime Novel by Deadly Pleasures magazine. He lives in Manchester.

From Publishers Weekly

British author Simms (Shifting Skin) emphasizes action over characterization in his first police thriller to be published in the U.S. When a fourth Manchester church is destroyed in an arson incident involving satanic rituals, Det. Insp. Jon Spicer and his Major Incident Team investigate. In the smoldering ruins of the church is a charred corpse. More murders follow, with evidence that the killer is employing methods used in the Middle Ages to slaughter suspected witches. Other leads involve a death metal band, Satan's Inferno, one of whose members disappeared shortly before the most recent conflagration, and Tristan Arkell, head of the Psychic Academy, whose police record includes a number of allegations of sexual assault. Spicer's own sister, Ellie, who's become a Wiccan, may also have relevant information, even as she reveals a dark secret from Spicer's childhood. The killer's identity will surprise many readers, but this isn't enough to salvage a routine plot. (June)
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Publisher
Orion
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0752889311
ISBN 13 
9780752889313
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
304
Rating
  • 4.22 out of 5 stars
    388 ratings by Goodreads