Hell's Fire; PROOF

Simms, Chris

ISBN 10: 075288932X / ISBN 13: 9780752889320

Published by Orion, 2008

About this Item

The deliberate torching of a church creates outrage across Manchester. And when a charred corpse and satanic symbols are found in the smoking ruins, DI Jon Spicer and the city's Major Incident Team are called in. Jon Spicer quickly finds himself drawn into the depths of a horrifying underworld he didn't know existed. Soon, fresh killings bring the realisation that those responsible are prepared to commit unspeakable acts of evil in homage to their God. DI Spicer knows the atrocities must be halted, but even in his worst nightmares he could never imagine how close to his own home the investigation will take him. As the case threatens to engulf Manchester in fires of hatred, can Spicer and those he loves escape unharmed? Chris Simms was picked by Waterstones as one of their '25 Authors for the Future'. Uncorrected proof copy in fine, unread condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hell's Fire; PROOF
• Publisher: Orion
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075288932X
• ISBN 13: 9780752889320
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Advanced Reading Copy (ARC)
• Seller catalogs:
  • ABE

About this title

Synopsis

"A persuasive, original plot. Realism about the underside of modern life is combined with psychological insight in an excellent thriller."―Jessica Mann, Literary Review The deliberate torching of a church creates outrages across Manchester, and when a charred corpse and satanic symbols are found in the smoking ruins, detective Jon Spicer and the city’s Major Incident Team are called in. Spicer quickly finds himself drawn into the depths of a horrifying religious underworld he didn’t know existed. Soon, fresh killings bring the realization that those responsible for the burnings are prepared to commit even more brutal crimes in their twisted homage to God. As emotions and paranoia flare throughout Manchester, Spicer fears for those closest to him as he struggles to halt the continuing atrocities.

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.