{"product_id":"cold-bones-9781473643215","title":"Cold Bones","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new novel in the bestselling, critically acclaimed Hull-based DS McAvoy crime series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGory, startling and a complete one-off. * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eDavid Mark's writing style is masterful: \u003cb\u003eatmospheric, precise, original, a joy to read\u003c\/b\u003e.  Plus he can put together a damn good story. -- Michael Ridpath\u003cbr\u003eMark is\u003cb\u003e one of the best of a new breed of noir writers,\u003c\/b\u003e capable of allying a powerful story and massive brutality in a genuine, fast-paced thriller with a bit of heart. * Crime Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Mark has put Hull on the map\u003c\/b\u003e... and placed DS Aector McAvoy as one of the most interesting and likeable British detectives... \u003cb\u003eDark, sad and superbly atmospheric. \u003c\/b\u003e * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eDavid Mark's latest novel is \u003cb\u003ea powerful mixture of drama, brutality, courage and vengeance\u003c\/b\u003e... COLD BONES is \u003cb\u003ethe best novel so far in Mark's impressive series.\u003c\/b\u003e * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ean enthralling tale\u003c\/b\u003e with more twists and red herrings than pretty much any other crime drama I've read over the last few years...if evocative atmosphere, enthralling, believable characters and sheer gutsiness is more up your blood-soaked alley, then \u003cb\u003eyou really must give this novel a try\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eQuite simply, it's full marks for David Mark.\u003c\/b\u003e * On magazine *\u003cbr\u003ePraise for David Mark * . *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAficionados of the grittiest, most trenchant fare love Mark's copper Aector McAvoy\u003c\/b\u003e, who customarily moves in a darkly realised Hull. * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eThere is a good array of villains, and Mark is impressive in his sensitive portrayals of the relationships between the principal characters at work and home. * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eMark's rich, distinctive prose style and damaged characters compel you to keep reading... shaping up to be \u003cb\u003ean essential crime series\u003c\/b\u003e * Crime Scene Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eIn McAvoy, David Mark has created a \u003cb\u003ebig hero with a huge heart\u003c\/b\u003e. His skill at weaving threads of light through the darkest fabric has rightly won him a legion of fans who like their crime fiction to be \u003cb\u003ereal and compassionate.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Sarah Hilary\u003cbr\u003eTruly \u003cb\u003eexhilarating and inventive\u003c\/b\u003e. Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer and an\u003cb\u003e exciting young talent\u003c\/b\u003e. -- Peter James\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant read. * Sun *\u003cbr\u003eDark, compelling crime writing of the highest order -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eMore twists and turns than a corkscrew through the eyeball -- Val McDermid\u003cbr\u003eTo call Mark's novels police procedurals is like calling the Mona Lisa a pretty painting. * Kirkus starred review *\u003cbr\u003eEffortlessly blends the brutal and the tender, the dark and the light. Aector McAvoy is a true original. So is David Mark. -- Mick Herron, author of \u003ci\u003eDead Lions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighly entertaining * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eBreathtaking. Mark writes bad beautifully -- Peter May\u003cbr\u003eThe McAvoy series pulls off the double whammy of cracking characters and cunning plots. The big detective Aector McAvoy is so real and so loveable you want to have a pint with him, and the legendary Trish Pharaoh proves that a man can create an utterly compelling female character -- Anya Lipska","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739524510039,"sku":"9781473643215","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473643215.jpg?v=1720052486","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/cold-bones-9781473643215","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}