In the tradition of Ruth Rendell, Lynda la Plante, Frances Fyfield and Barbara Vine, Cut Short is a gripping psychological thriller that introduces DI Geraldine Steel, a woman whose past is threatening to collide with her future.

Meet Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel: fierce, dependable, and committed to her job. Relocated to the quiet town of Woolsmarsh, she expects respite from the stresses of the city; a space where she can battle her demons in private. But when she finds herself pitted against a twisted killer preying on young women, she quickly discovers how wrong she is...

By day, Woolsmarsh park is a haven for families, dogwalkers, or simply for a breath of fresh air. But in the shadows a predator prowls, hunting for a fresh victim. Locked in a race against time, Geraldine is determined to find the killer before they discover yet another corpse. But can she save the lives of the town's young women - or will Geraldine herself become the killer's ultimate trophy?

About the Author
Leigh Russell is the author of the internationally bestselling Geraldine Steel series: Cut Short, Road Closed, Dead End, Death Bed, Stop Dead, Fatal Act, Killer Plan, Murder Ring, Deadly Alibi, Class Murder, Death Rope, Rogue Killer, Deathly Affair, Deadly Revenge, Evil Impulse, Deep Cover, Guilt Edged, Fake Alibi, Final Term and the forthcoming Without Trace. The series has sold over a million copies worldwide. Cut Short was shortlisted for the Crime Writers Association (CWA) John Creasey New Blood Dagger Award, and Leigh has been longlisted for the CWA Dagger in the Library Award. Her books have been #1 on Amazon Kindle and iTunes with Stop Dead and Murder Ring selected as finalists for The People's Book Prize. Leigh is chair of the CWA's Debut Dagger Award judging panel and is a Royal Literary Fellow. Leigh studied at the University of Kent, gaining a Masters degree in English and American Literature. She is married with two daughters and a granddaughter, and lives in London.

Reviews
Cut Short is a stylish, top-of-the-line crime tale, a seamless blending of psychological sophistication and gritty police procedure. And you're just plain going to love DI Geraldine Steel -- Jeffery Deaver
I enjoyed this and would like to read more of this series -- Lindsay * Book Boodle *
gritty and totally addictive debut novel -- Sam Millar * New York Journal of Books *
an excellent book...Truly a great start for new mystery author Leigh Russell -- Michael Lipkin * New York Journal of Books *
If you're a real fan of police procedurals, you'll probably enjoy this read -- Claudette C. Smith * Sacramento Book Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9781842433546
Author Leigh Russell
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint No Exit Press
Publisher Bedford Square Publishers