One Last Breath by Stephen Booth (English) Paperback Book

Description: One Last Breath by Stephen Booth An escaped convict threatens more than the summer tourist trade in the gripping fifth thriller featuring Detectives Fry and Cooper. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An escaped convict threatens more than the summer tourist trade in the gripping fifth thriller featuring Detectives Fry and Cooper. Today was the day Detective Constable Ben Cooper was supposed to have died. For practical purposes, he was already dead.Fourteen years ago Mansell Quinn was jailed for murdering his mistress. Now he has escaped and is on the run, hiding amongst the Peak Districts many summer tourists. When Quinns ex-wife is found dead, DC Cooper and his tough boss DS Fry suspect it is only a matter of time before another victim is found. And Cooper – as the son of Quinns arresting officer – is high on the list.As they desperately search the case files for clues and the death toll rises, darker possibilities emerge. Are the killings the work of a deranged killer who cannot be found – or a desperate man, wrongly convicted? Notes The vast labyrinth of caverns, passages and subterranean rivers beneath the Peak District are a major tourist attraction. But this summer not all the darkness is underground, and not all the devils are folk legends. Mingling with the holidaymakers is a convicted killer, bent on revenge. Author Biography Stephen Booth is a journalist. This is his sixth novel in his Peak District series featuring Ben Cooper and Diane Fry. Review Praise for One Last Breath: One Last Breath underlines Stephen Booths status as one of our best story-tellers... his skilful plotting makes story-telling look deceptively easy Sunday Telegraph Stephen Booth endows the crime novel with a literary strength that lifts it above the general ruck...he is a crime writer who gives a satisfying read rather than a quick fix Independent The complex relationship between [Cooper and Fry] is excellently drawn, and is combined with an intriguing plot and a real sense of place: Stephen Booth is an author to keep an eye on Evening Standard Praise for Stephen Booth: In this atmospheric debut, Stephen Booth makes high summer in Derbyshire as dark and terrifying as midwinter Val McDermid Sinks its teeth into you and doesnt let go ! A dark star may be born! Reginald Hill A leading light of British crime writing Maxim Jakubowski, Guardian Promotional The unputdownable crime thriller novel Long Description An escaped convict threatens more than the summer tourist trade in the gripping fifth thriller featuring Detectives Fry and Cooper. Today was the day Detective Constable Ben Cooper was supposed to have died. For practical purposes, he was already dead. Fourteen years ago Mansell Quinn was jailed for murdering his mistress. Now he has escaped and is on the run, hiding amongst the Peak Districts many summer tourists. When Quinns ex-wife is found dead, DC Cooper and his tough boss DS Fry suspect it is only a matter of time before another victim is found. And Cooper - as the son of Quinns arresting officer - is high on the list. As they desperately search the case files for clues and the death toll rises, darker possibilities emerge. Are the killings the work of a deranged killer who cannot be found - or a desperate man, wrongly convicted? Review Quote Praise for One Last Breath:One Last Breath underlines Stephen Booths status as one of our best story-tellers... his skilful plotting makes story-telling look deceptively easy Sunday TelegraphStephen Booth endows the crime novel with a literary strength that lifts it above the general ruck...he is a crime writer who gives a satisfying read rather than a quick fix IndependentThe complex relationship between [Cooper and Fry] is excellently drawn, and is combined with an intriguing plot and a real sense of place: Stephen Booth is an author to keep an eye on Evening StandardPraise for Stephen Booth:In this atmospheric debut, Stephen Booth makes high summer in Derbyshire as dark and terrifying as midwinter Val McDermidSinks its teeth into you and doesnt let go ... A dark star may be born! Reginald HillA leading light of British crime writing Maxim Jakubowski, Guardian Feature * One Last Breath was shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, the only crime writing prize judged by the public. * Atmospheric, powerful and brooding - this will be loved by fans of Minette Walters and Peter Robinson. * The only crime series to bring dramatically to life the haunting landscape of the Peak District. * Steves sales have grown year on year and he now has a large and extremely loyal fan base across the world. Competition: Reginald Hill; Description for Sales People An escaped convict threatens more than the summer tourist trade in the gripping fifth thriller featuring Detectives Fry and Cooper. Today was the day Detective Constable Ben Cooper was supposed to have died. For practical purposes, he was already dead. Fourteen years ago Mansell Quinn was jailed for murdering his mistress. Now he has escaped and is on the run, hiding amongst the Peak Districts many summer tourists. When Quinns ex-wife is found dead, DC Cooper and his tough boss DS Fry suspect it is only a matter of time before another victim is found. And Cooper - as the son of Quinns arresting officer - is high on the list. As they desperately search the case files for clues and the death toll rises, darker possibilities emerge. Are the killings the work of a deranged killer who cannot be found - or a desperate man, wrongly convicted? * One Last Breath was shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, the only crime writing prize judged by the public. * Atmospheric, powerful and brooding - this will be loved by fans of Minette Walters and Peter Robinson. * The only crime series to bring dramatically to life the haunting landscape of the Peak District. * Steves sales have grown year on year and he now has a large and extremely loyal fan base across the world. Competition: Reginald Hill; Details ISBN0007172044 Author Stephen Booth Pages 656 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2005 ISBN-10 0007172044 ISBN-13 9780007172047 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Birth 1952 Media Book Language English Series Cooper and Fry Crime Series Replaces 9780007172047 Publication Date 2005-04-04 Replaced by 9780007172047 UK Release Date 2005-04-04 Alternative 9780007290598 Series Number Book 5 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-05-24 NZ Release Date 2005-04-14 Imprint HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160759726;

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