Longlisted for the 2019 CWA Gold Dagger

Gethin Grey is the man you call when there's nowhere else to turn. His Last Resort Legals team investigates miscarriages of justice. But Gethin is running out of options himself: his gambling is out of control, his marriage is falling apart and there's no money left to pay the wages...

Izma M was sent down years ago for the brutal murder of a young woman. In jail he's written a bestseller and become a cult hero, and now the charismatic fading-film-star Amelia Laverne wants to bankroll Gethin to prove Izma's innocence. For Gethin - low on luck and cash - the job is heaven sent. But is Izma M really as blameless as his fans believe?

This seemingly cold case is about to turn very hot indeed...

About the Author
John Lincoln is the transparent pseudonym of John Williams, the novelist, biographer and crime fiction reviewer for the Mail on Sunday. His first book Into The Badlands explores 'a vital mix of literary criticism, personality profile, and imaginary geography' (New Statesman and Society) and has become a crime fiction classic. His true crime account of a notorious miscarriage of justice, Bloody Valentine, is a cult classic, described by Benjamin Zephaniah as his favourite book. Since then he's written eight more books including the Cardiff Trilogy of novels and biographies of Michael X, Shirely Bassey and Eartha Kitt.

Reviews
A strong cast - particularly Gethin, who is freighted with the requisite personal baggage - coupled with slick writing and plenty of action gets what promises to be an excellent series off to a flying start -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *
Been stitched up by the law in south Wales? Who ya gonna call? The Last Resort legal team, that's who -- Mark Timlin * Buzz Magazine *
A thrilling finale and some surprises before everything is explained * Crime Review *
A lengthy and painstaking investigation leads to a gripping climax ... recommended -- Lizzie Hayes * Promoting Crime Fiction *
This is not to be missed * Daily Mail *



Book Information
ISBN 9780857302915
Author John Lincoln
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint No Exit Press
Publisher Bedford Square Publishers