From the pen of prizewinning and bestselling author Craig Russell, comes this exquisitely plotted, intelligent and blindingly original crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you like Stuart MacBride, James Oswald and Ian Rankin, you won't be disappointed.

'A blood-curdlingly clever plot...thoughtful and imaginative' - THE TIMES
'A gorgeous, grisly serial-killer tale' - EXPRESS
'I read this book in one sitting, sat on the edge of my seat and tapping my kindle like a demented wood pecker.' -- ***** Reader review
'Addictive' -- ***** Reader review
'An absolutely gripping read!' -- ***** Reader review
'I really couldn't put this down and was disappointed every time I had to stop reading.' -- ***** Reader review

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FAIRY TALES DON'T ALWAYS END WELL...

A Hamburg beach: a girl's body lies, posed, on the pale sand, a message concealed in her hand. 'I have been underground, and now it is time for me to return home...'

Jan Fabel, of the Hamburg murder squad, struggles to interpret the twisted imagery of a dark and brutal mind. Four days later, a man and a woman are found deep in woodland, their throats slashed, the names 'Hansel' and 'Gretel', rolled tight and pressed into their hands.

As it becomes clear that each new crime is a grisly reference to folk stories collected by the Brothers Grimm, the hunt is on for a serial killer who is exploring our darkest, most fundamental fears.

A predator who kills and then disappears into the shadows. A monster we all learned to fear in childhood.

A killer from the shadows... a monster we all learned to fear in childhood... THIS IS NO FAIRY TALE

About the Author
Craig Russell was born in 1956, in Fife, Scotland. He served as a police officer and worked in the advertising industry as a copywriter and creative director. Russell, who speaks German and has a long-standing interest in post-war German history and society, has been a freelance writer for twelve years; Brother Grimm is his second novel. He now lives in the West of Scotland.

Reviews
A blood-curdlingly clever plot ... thoughtful and imaginative * The Times *
Sympathetic cop characters and meticulous scattering of clues leading to an unnerving outcome ... Gripping -- Gerald Kaufman * Scotsman *
Exquisitely plotted, blindingly original * Scottish Daily Record *
A gorgeous, grisly serial-killer tale that will have you on the edge of your seat * Express *
If you're looking for a distinctive and exciting new voice in crime fiction, then look no further than Craig Russell. This is gritty, authentic and disturbing stuff -- Mo Hayder


Awards
Short-listed for CWA Duncan Lawrie Dagger 2007.



Book Information
ISBN 9780099484226
Author Craig Russell
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 467g
Dimensions(mm) 179mm * 110mm * 31mm