'Belting Bristol-set cop story . . . Ingenious' Sunday Times

'Packed with Bonner's sharp eye for detail' Daily Mail

'Keeps you turning the pages long after you meant to put out the light' PETER LOVESEY

DI David Vogel is first on the scene when Melanie Cooke's bruised and strangled body is discovered in Bristol's red-light district. The evidence points to Melanie's father being the killer, but Vogel's on edge. The quick arrest is too easy, too straightforward.

When two new murders are reported, Vogel's team broaden the search: new evidence suggests that there are three different, disturbed criminals. Any one of them could have killed Melanie, but which one did? Vogel's team inch towards the answer, never suspecting that the killer is watching them too, waiting for his moment to strike.

About the Author

Hilary Bonner was previously the showbusiness editor of the Mail on Sunday and the Daily Mirror. She lives in Somerset with her partner, the actress, Amanda Barrie.

Deadly Dance is the first book in the series.

@Hilary_Bonner | hilarybonner.com/blog.html

Reviews
Bonner is now a formidable crime writer. She has created a new character, DI David Vogel, who is hardly the stereotype of an investigating officer . . . Packed with Bonner's sharp eye for detail * * Daily Mail * *
Belting Bristol-set cop story . . . Ingenious * * Sunday Times * *
The truth about who murdered Melanie is darker than they ever imagined. [A] fast-paced police procedural -- DEIRDRE O'BRIEN * * Best * *
Fully fleshed characters, a masterfully constructed plot, and a shock ending make for a gripping read * * Booklist * *
Gripping . . . will draw in admirers of Peter James and Val McDermid * * Library Journal * *
Hilary Bonner's secret is that as a top journalist she's been there . . . She plots with pace, passion and that marvelous ability to keep you turning the pages long after you meant to put out the light -- PETER LOVESEY



Book Information
ISBN 9781786894939
Author Hilary Bonner
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Black Thorn
Publisher Canongate Books
Weight(grams) 246g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 22mm