Packing one heck of a wallop, the second in the DC Lucy Clayburn series more than lives up to expectations. Lucy finds herself in the thick of the action as a gang of criminals are targeted in a series of gruesome attacks. Do begin with ‘Strangers’, as it sets the necessary background story. ‘Shadows’ is a fast paced read and you are expected to keep up. Paul Finch is adept at delivering explosive action, causing spikes of adrenaline to course through your body, yet he also provokes thoughts too. I have to admit to not making too many notes as I read, once I had entered the pages I was captivated, and just thoroughly enjoyed the powerful ride. ‘Shadows’ is all action, all consuming, and quite simply, a thrilling read. ~ Liz Robinson
`A fast-paced, terrifying journey.' RACHEL ABBOTT `A born storyteller.' PETER JAMES The SUNDAY TIMES bestseller returns with the second book in the PC Lucy Clayburn series - a must for all fans of Happy Valley and M.J. Arlidge. As a female cop walking the mean streets of Manchester, life can be tough for PC Lucy Clayburn. But when one of the North West's toughest gangsters is your father, things can be particularly difficult. When Lucy's patch is gripped by a spate of murder-robberies, the police are quick to action. Yet when it transpires that the targets are Manchester's criminal underworld, attitudes change. Lucy is soon faced with one of the toughest cases of her life - and one which will prove once and for all whether blood really is thicker than water...
Edge-of-the-seat reading...Heck is formidable - a British Alex Cross. THE SUN
Wonderfully dark and peppered with grim humour. Finch is a born storyteller and writes with the authentic voice of the ex-copper he is. PETER JAMES
An ingenious and original plot. Compulsive reading. RACHEL ABBOTT
A deliciously twisted and fiendish set of murders and a great pairing of detectives. STAV SHEREZ
Avon's big star...part edge-of-the-seat, part hide-behind-the-sofa! An excellent series. THE BOOKSELLER
An explosive thriller that will leave you completely hooked on Heck. WE LOVE THIS BOOK
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About Paul Finch
Paul Finch is a former cop and journalist, now turned full-time writer. He cut his literary teeth penning episodes of the British crime drama, The Bill, and has written extensively in the field of film, audio drama and children's animation. He is also well known for his work in the thriller and horror fields. To date, he's had 15 books and nearly 300 stories published, and is a two-times winner of the British Fantasy Award and a one-time winner of the International Horror Guild Award. Paul has also written scripts for several movies. The most recent, The Devil's Rock, was released to the cinemas last July. Paul lives in Lancashire, with his wife Catherine and his children, Eleanor and Harry.
