Blackwater: the pulse-racing introduction to the Essex-set thrillers starring DI

Description: Blackwater by James Henry A fast-moving thriller with strong characters, dark humour and a terrific sense of place. I was totally absorbed by it Elly Griffiths FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description THE NEW ESSEX-BASED CRIME SERIES FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DI JACK FROST PREQUELS - PERFECT FOR FANS OF PETER JAMES AND STUART MACBRIDE.James Henrys writing is vivid and compelling, with great evocation of the 1980s period Peter JamesJanuary 1983, Colchester CIDA new year brings new resolutions for Detective Inspector Nicholas Lowry. With one eye on his approaching fortieth birthday, he has given up his two greatest vices: smoking, and the police boxing team. As a result, the largest remaining threat to his health is now his junior colleagues reckless driving.If Detective Constable Daniel Kentons orange sports convertible is symbolic of his fast track through the ranks, then his accompanying swagger, foppish hairstyle and university education only augment his uniqueness in the department. Yet regardless of this, it is not DC Kenton who is turning station heads.WPC Jane Gabriel is the newest police recruit in Britains oldest recorded town. Despite a familial tie to top brass, Gabriels striking beauty and profound youth have landed her with two obstacles: a young male colleague who gives her too much attention, and an older one who acts like shes not there.January 1983, Blackwater EstuaryA new year brings a new danger to the Essex shoreline. An illicit shipment, bound for Colchester - 100 kilograms of powder that will frantically accelerate tensions in the historic town, and leave its own murderous trace.Lowry, Kenton and Gabriel must now develop a tolerance to one another, and show their own substance, to save Britains oldest settlement from a new, unsettling enemy. Notes From the bestselling author of the DI Jack Frost prequels, comes the new Essex-based crime series, perfect for fans of Peter James and Stuart MacBride. Vivid and compelling, with great evocation of the 1980s period Peter James Author Biography James Henry is the pen name for James Gurbutt, who has written four prequels to R D Wingfields popular Frost series. He works in publishing, and enjoys windsurfing and long lunches. Review Vivid and compelling, with great evocation of the 1980s period. - Peter JamesJames Henry has done it again with another taut, highly atmospheric police procedural! - Simon KernickPerfectly structured, authentically bred from its bleak and watery setting, Blackwater gives us a new Essex reimagined as a noir landscape. - Lawrence OsborneThe smell of the marshes permeates every page . . . This is old-style policing set in an interesting period, and its an encouraging start to what is likely to be an engaging series. - Daily MailA palpable hit . . . [a] dark, but glittering pearl. - The IndependentBrilliantly engineered police procedural. - Daily Mirror Long Description THE NEW ESSEX-BASED CRIME SERIES FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DI JACK FROST PREQUELS - PERFECT FOR FANS OF PETER JAMES AND STUART MACBRIDE. James Henrys writing is vivid and compelling, with great evocation of the 1980s period Peter James January 1983, Colchester CID A new year brings new resolutions for Detective Inspector Nicholas Lowry. With one eye on his approaching fortieth birthday, he has given up his two greatest vices: smoking, and the police boxing team. As a result, the largest remaining threat to his health is now his junior colleagues reckless driving.If Detective Constable Daniel Kentons orange sports convertible is symbolic of his fast track through the ranks, then his accompanying swagger, foppish hairstyle and university education only augment his uniqueness in the department. Yet regardless of this, it is not DC Kenton who is turning station heads.WPC Jane Gabriel is the newest police recruit in Britains oldest recorded town. Despite a familial tie to top brass, Gabriels striking beauty and profound youth have landed her with two obstacles: a young male colleague who gives her too much attention, and an older one who acts like shes not there. January 1983, Blackwater Estuary A new year brings a new danger to the Essex shoreline. An illicit shipment, bound for Colchester - 100 kilograms of powder that will frantically accelerate tensions in the historic town, and leave its own murderous trace.Lowry, Kenton and Gabriel must now develop a tolerance to one another, and show their own substance, to save Britains oldest settlement from a new, unsettling enemy. Review Quote This is great stuff. Promotional "Headline" A fast-moving thriller with strong characters, dark humour and a terrific sense of place. I was totally absorbed by it Elly Griffiths Description for Sales People The first in a police procedural series featuring Lowry, Kenton and Gabriel. Details ISBN1780879806 Author James Henry Pages 496 Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2017 ISBN-10 1780879806 ISBN-13 9781780879802 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint riverrun Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English Publication Date 2017-05-18 UK Release Date 2017-05-18 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-05-15 NZ Release Date 2017-05-15 Series DI Nick Lowry Thrillers Subtitle the pulse-racing introduction to the Essex-set thrillers starring DI Nick Lowry We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102431933;

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