{"product_id":"steel-witches-9780340898413","title":"Steel Witches","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense and powerful, this is the brilliant second crime novel from the acclaimed author of CORN DOLLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly imaginative...could just possibly turn Tom Fletcher into another Morse * \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Intricately woven ...thrilling climax...The 'Hardy-esque' link between atmospheric conditions and the progression of the story brilliantly enhances the tension in the book as it races towards its end...Not only is the central storyline well-written and gripping, it is cleverly intertwined with a separate account of old English witch trials...The book enticingly drip-feeds small, tasty morsels of the second tale before suddenly switching back to its main focus. The ending is also excellent and has the added bonus of a delightfully unexpected twist...extremely enjoyable...an ideal book to lose oneself in.' * \u003ci\u003eeurocrime.co.uk\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eA terrific climax...A breadth to the story that is captivating, as well as some finely drawn characters and lovely language, but the star must be the fantastic landscape * \u003ci\u003eTangled Web\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Intelligent and well-written examination of prejudice and paranoia, misogyny, jealousy and fear' * \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eThe reader ends up in a rather emotional state...becoming increasingly agitated as the book enticingly drip-feeds small, tasty morsels of the second tale before suddenly switching back to its main focus. The ending is also excellent and has the added bonus of a delightfully unexpected twist. STEEL WITCHES is an extremely enjoyable book. * \u003ci\u003eeurocrime.co.uk\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eThe undoubted strengths of this book are Lennon's storytelling and his ability to ramp up the atmosphere...a truly tense ending...If you're a fan of Jim Kelly, you should give Lennon's books a try...an unusual and exciting slant * \u003ci\u003eReviewingtheevidence.com\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eA writer to watch * Mark Billingham *\u003cbr\u003eMulti-layered and deeply satisfying . . . an engaging series character with a genuine emotional life * \u003ci\u003eShotsmag\u003c\/i\u003e on CORN DOLLS *\u003cbr\u003eA great read that mixes politics, historical pageantry, resentment and revenge in a seemingly quiet Cambridge village. Highly recommended * Sarah Broadhurst on CORN DOLLS *\u003cbr\u003eA strong series debut . . . evocative . . . a sharp plot which canters towards an explosive finish * \u003ci\u003eTangled Web\u003c\/i\u003e on CORN DOLLS *\u003cbr\u003eMore than an echo of The Wicker Man...entirely believable - this strange village in the middle of one of the UK's bleakest regions...A thoroughly gripping page-turner. Lennon marries the unusual Russian angle very slickly with the remote village and its odd traditions...If you're a fan of Jim Kelly's Fenland series, you shouldn't miss CORN DOLLS. It's a fabulous first novel. * \u003ci\u003ereviewingtheevidence.com\u003c\/i\u003e on CORN DOLLS *\u003cbr\u003eA new author and a new character . . . both have great promise . . . well worth following * \u003ci\u003ePublishing News\u003c\/i\u003e on CORN DOLLS *\u003cbr\u003e'PI Tom Fletcher of the highly atmospheric CORN DOLLS returns in another Cambridgeshire tale...a great character' * \u003ci\u003eBookseller\u003c\/i\u003e *","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401802522967,"sku":"9780340898413","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780340898413.jpg?v=1730478566","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/steel-witches-9780340898413","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}