Fever of the Bone

Fever of the Bone by Val McDermid is a gripping addition to the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, published by Sphere in 2010. This edition spans 500 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Tony Hill as he confronts a chilling adversary—a killer with a disturbing list of victims, whose actions are driven by twisted desires. The story begins with the horrific murder of teenager Jennifer Maidment, which marks the start of a brutal campaign targeting seemingly unrelated young individuals.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex investigation that challenges Tony both personally and professionally. As he grapples with the ghosts of his past, the stakes rise in this intense police procedural filled with suspense and crime. The book delves into themes of violence and the psychological impact of crime, making it a compelling read for fans of mystery and thrillers. This edition offers a detailed exploration of the characters and their struggles, ensuring an engaging experience for those who appreciate hard-boiled narratives and women sleuths in action.
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‘No-one can plot or tell a story like she can. The hairs on my neck literally stood up’ Daily Express
‘So gripping it puts your life on hold’ The Times
‘You should have been a detective. If there’s one thing the last year has proved, it’s how good you are at finding things out. Things that are buried so deep nobody even thinks twice about them. The sort of things that turn people’s lives inside out once they’re exposed.’
Meet Tony Hill’s most twisted adversary – a killer with a shopping list of victims, a killer unmoved by youth and innocence, a killer driven by the most perverted of desires.
The murder and mutilation of teenager Jennifer Maidment is horrific enough on its own. But it’s not long before Tony realises it’s just the start of a brutal and ruthless campaign that’s targeting an apparently unconnected group of young people.
Struggling with the newly awakened ghosts of his own past and desperate for distraction in his work, Tony battles to find the answers that will give him personal and professional satisfaction in his most testing investigation yet . . .
A shocking, nail-biting Tony Hill and Carol Jordan thriller from the number one bestseller.
Praise for Val McDermid:
‘It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go’ Daily Mail
‘As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get’ Sunday Express
‘One of today’s most accomplished crime writers’ Literary Review
‘McDermid remains unrivalled’ Observer
‘The queen of crime is still at the top of her game’ Independent
This is the sixth book in the bestselling Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.
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