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''Taut, topical and tense' Adam HamdyMy new favourite crime author' Janey GodleyA compelling written story told with relentless pace' Neil LancasterA gripping crime thriller set in Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin.Will the truth be buried with the dead?When DS Joe Romano first meets Ana Dobrescu she's nervous, in serious danger, and clearly needs help. The next time Romano sees her, she's dead.There was nothing more he could have done, but that's cold comfort for Romano. He's determined to catch Ana's killer. Although the prime suspect, her millionaire boyfriend, is in a coma.With the help of his larger-than-life partner Rita Scannon-Aktar, Romano begins to piece together a puzzle that places Ana at the centre of something much bigger than they could have imagined.But while they're hunting a murderer, those higher up are more concerned about the money. So it's up to Romano to get justice for Ana. And whatever she knew, he'll just have to pray that she didn't

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PRAISE FOR TO THE GRAVE

‘John Barlow writes with a style that will keep you hooked. Taut, topical and tense, To The Grave is another gripping outing for DS Joe Romano.’ Adam Hamdy

‘A real deep dive into the post industrial Yorkshire heartland. A compellingly written story told with relentless pace, but lightened by biting Yorkshire wit, and a fantastic relationship between Romano and his formidable sidekick, Rita Scannon-Aktar.’ Neil Lancaster

‘An incredibly fast paced piece of crime fiction that kept me turning the pages. Overall a cracking read!’ Karen Woods

‘Fast paced and relevant . . . will keep you captivated from beginning to end’ Liz Mistry

’Tense, topical, and blisteringly pacy, with a champion, compassionate protagonist you can both admire and relate to, To the Grave has it all – not to mention a nail-biting, showstopping finale. Excellent.’ Rob Parker

PRAISE FOR RIGHT TO KILL

‘A striking debut’ Peter Robinson

‘A gritty, uncompromising thriller’ Paul Finch

‘The twisted big brother to Happy Valley’ Michael Wood

‘A modern take on the classic police procedural’ Russ Thomas

To the Grave The gritty and gripping new

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/02/2023
      ISBN13: 9780008408947, 978-0008408947
      ISBN10: 0008408947

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      Book Synopsis
      ''Taut, topical and tense' Adam HamdyMy new favourite crime author' Janey GodleyA compelling written story told with relentless pace' Neil LancasterA gripping crime thriller set in Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin.Will the truth be buried with the dead?When DS Joe Romano first meets Ana Dobrescu she's nervous, in serious danger, and clearly needs help. The next time Romano sees her, she's dead.There was nothing more he could have done, but that's cold comfort for Romano. He's determined to catch Ana's killer. Although the prime suspect, her millionaire boyfriend, is in a coma.With the help of his larger-than-life partner Rita Scannon-Aktar, Romano begins to piece together a puzzle that places Ana at the centre of something much bigger than they could have imagined.But while they're hunting a murderer, those higher up are more concerned about the money. So it's up to Romano to get justice for Ana. And whatever she knew, he'll just have to pray that she didn't

      Trade Review

      PRAISE FOR TO THE GRAVE

      ‘John Barlow writes with a style that will keep you hooked. Taut, topical and tense, To The Grave is another gripping outing for DS Joe Romano.’ Adam Hamdy

      ‘A real deep dive into the post industrial Yorkshire heartland. A compellingly written story told with relentless pace, but lightened by biting Yorkshire wit, and a fantastic relationship between Romano and his formidable sidekick, Rita Scannon-Aktar.’ Neil Lancaster

      ‘An incredibly fast paced piece of crime fiction that kept me turning the pages. Overall a cracking read!’ Karen Woods

      ‘Fast paced and relevant . . . will keep you captivated from beginning to end’ Liz Mistry

      ’Tense, topical, and blisteringly pacy, with a champion, compassionate protagonist you can both admire and relate to, To the Grave has it all – not to mention a nail-biting, showstopping finale. Excellent.’ Rob Parker

      PRAISE FOR RIGHT TO KILL

      ‘A striking debut’ Peter Robinson

      ‘A gritty, uncompromising thriller’ Paul Finch

      ‘The twisted big brother to Happy Valley’ Michael Wood

      ‘A modern take on the classic police procedural’ Russ Thomas

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