The Killing Choice

Book excerpt: 'Like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with moments that left me speechless... A very well deserved 5* out of 5*' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A FRIDAY NIGHT Karl and his daughter Leah are on their weekly evening stroll through Crystal Palace Park. A HOODED FIGURE From out of the shadows, a figure wearing a blank mask ambushes them, armed with a large knife. A CHOICE TO MAKE Karl is forced to make an impossible decision: stay and die, or walk away from Leah with a knife at her throat and the promise that they will both survive. Could Karl ever live with himself if he left his daughter? Does he really have a choice? Soon, more seemingly unconnected and innocent people across London are offered a deal in exchange for their lives. DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen must hunt for a killer that appears to have no face, no motive and no conscience before more victims' blood is spilled... An absolutely gripping and unputdownable crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Fans of JD Kirk, Neil Lancaster and MJ Arlidge will be hooked from the very first page. Everyone is gripped by The Killing Choice: 'A fast-paced pulse pounding read... I couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Five-star police procedural with a whip-sharp plot and a book that draws you in right from the start and never lets up... what more could you ask for' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Riveting' The Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month 'Couldn't put it down ever, even read a bit during my breaks at work which I never do!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WOW, this is one of those books you cannot put down until you finish it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The explosive opening hooked me straight in . . . With a cast of credible characters, a twisting plotline and some ingenious twists, the book develops at a cracking pace' Lesley Sanderson 'A gripping story with his fast-paced narrative that keeps you on the edge' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An immersive read that leaves the reader wondering how they would react if faced with such an unimaginable choice' Observer 'Excellent' Weekend Sport 'An outstanding page-turner' Robin Morgan-Bentley