A Killing of Angels: Alice Quentin 2 - Softcover

Rhodes, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444738798 ISBN 13: 9781444738797

Publisher: Mulholland Books, 2013

Synopsis

The first death looked like a suicide. But someone had tucked a picture of an angel and a handful of white feathers into the banker's pocket - before pushing him in front of a Tube. A killer is stalking the Square Mile, an avenging angel intent on punishment. But why these victims? What were their sins? Psychologist Alice Quentin swore she'd never get involved with police work again. Her duty is to the living, not the dead. But she owes detective Don Burns a favour, and when he comes begging for help, how can she refuse? In order to find the murderer, Alice and Don must dig deep into the toxic heart of the City. A place where money means more than life, and no one can be counted innocent.

About this title

About the Author:

Kate Rhodes was born in London. She has worked as a teacher and university lecturer, and now writes full-time. Kate began her writing career as a poet, publishing two prize winning collections. She has held a Hawthornden fellowship and been shortlisted for Forward and Bridport Prizes. She has written three novels in the Alice Quentin series, CROSSBONES YARD, A KILLING OF ANGELS and THE WINTER FOUNDLINGS, the first of which was selected by Val McDermid for the Harrogate Crime festival's New Blood panel championing new crime writers. In 2014 Kate Rhodes won the Ruth Rendell Short Story Award, sponsored by the charity InterAct. Visit her website at http://katerhodes.org or follow her on Twitter @K_RhodesWriter.

Review:

A fresh voice in crime fiction, bringing an intriguing and appealing central character in the form of psychologist Alice Quentin - who I expect to be with us for a long time to come. * Stephen Booth * A very impressive debut... Alice is a very strong character, and the well-constructed, complex plot kept me intrigued right up to the end * Aline Templeton * An atmospheric, smart, often terrifying read. * Louise Penny * A pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting. * Laura Wilson, Guardian * An utterly brilliant, exhilarating read and I devoured every page * Elizabeth Haynes * Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place. Alice Quentin is compelling and completely convincing: I look forward to following the series. * Erin Kelly * Alice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline * Sophie Hannah, Sunday Express * Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout. A stylish debut * Daily Mail * There are some great twists, turns and surprises in this debut novel. * Sun * Praise for CROSSBONES YARD * . *

About this edition

• Publisher: Mulholland Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1444738798
• ISBN 13: 9781444738797
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336