One Way Street, Trevor Wood
One Way Street, Trevor Wood
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One Way Street
A gritty and addictive crime thriller. For fans of Val McDermid and Ian Rankin

Author: Trevor Wood

Series: Jimmy Mullen Newcastle Crime Thriller #2

Narrator: David Nellist

Unabridged: 11 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quercus

Published: 10/29/2020

Synopsis

The second gritty Newcastle-set thriller in this unforgettable series about a homeless veteran turned local sleuth and vigilante. Follow up to the highly acclaimed The Man on the Street.

'FRESH, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC AND GRITTY' - LEE CHILD

'CHARACTERS ARE EXCELLENT. RIVETING ... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - PATRICIA GIBNEY

'A TRIUMPHANT SEQUEL ... THE TENSION BUILDS TOWARDS ITS GRIPPING CONCLUSION' - HARRIET TYCE

A series of bizarre drug-related deaths among runaway teenagers has set the North East's homeless community on edge.

The word on the street is that a rogue batch of Spice - the zombie drug sweeping the inner cities - is to blame, but when one of Jimmy's few close friends is caught up in the carnage, loyalty compels him to find out what's really going on.

One Way Street sees the welcome return of Jimmy Mullen, the homeless, PTSD-suffering, veteran as he attempts to rebuild his life following the events in The Man on the Street.

As his probation officer constantly reminds him: all he needs to do is keep out of trouble. Sadly for him, trouble seems to have a habit of tracking Jimmy down.

About Trevor Wood

Trevor Wood has lived in Newcastle for twenty-five years and considers himself an adopted Geordie. He's a successful playwright who has also worked as a journalist and spin-doctor for the City Council. Prior to that he served in the Royal Navy for sixteen years. Trevor holds an MA in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction) from UEA. The Man on the Street, his first novel, was published to widespread critical acclaim and won the 2020 CWA New Blood Dagger. One Way Street was his second novel and Dead End Street concluded the trilogy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on May 20, 2021

4.5 stars Jimmy Mullen is a homeless veteran who suffers from PTSD and uses his many skills to turn detective. When a series of strange and deadly drug related incidents occur, Jimmy is drawn into it and yet again fails to stay out of trouble although it’s all for the right reasons. Instead of the fa......more

Goodreads review by Nigel on August 14, 2022

I think it's fair to say that I enjoyed this a little more than the first book in the series (which wasn't bad). Somehow this one felt as though it had a better flow to it. Pretty much the same characters as last time with Jimmy and his mates plus the now more friendly copper. We get to find out mor......more

Goodreads review by Louise on October 27, 2020

Jimmy Mullen #2 A series of bizarre drug related deaths amongst runaway teenagers has set the North East's homeless community on edge. There's a rogue batch of spice sweeping the inner city's is being blamed. One of Jimmy's few close friends is caught up in the carnage. Jimmy Mullen is the homeless,......more

Goodreads review by Shannon M (Canada) on February 04, 2022

In his author’s note, Trevor Wood states that it is difficult to write a follow-up book after the main characters have been introduced — difficult to decide what to repeat for readers who haven’t read the first book in the series. Having completed the first book (“The Man On The Street”) only a week......more

Goodreads review by Raven on June 10, 2021

Having described Trevor Wood’s previous book, The Man On The Street as compelling and unerringly perceptive, with it gaining a spot in my Top Ten of 2020, I was more than a little excited to be transported once again to the homeless community of Newcastle Upon Tyne, and the trials that await Jimmy,......more

Quotes

Wood brings humanity and a vital dash of humour to his portrait of life on the mean streets of Tyneside Daily Mail

A compelling tale driven by character Sun

One of the most unique sleuths in crime fiction Daily Express

Just when you...think you've got it sussed, there's even a neat little twist as it all builds to a dramatic climax Mystery People

The world that Trevor Wood created in The Man on the Street was already rich and vibrant, but it comes even more alive in One Way Street, a triumphant sequel in which we learn more about Jimmy's great friend, Deano. Brimming over with soul and compassion, the tension builds towards its gripping conclusion. Can't recommend it more highly Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange

Another gritty yet compassionate crime novel set in the underbelly of Newcastle. Fab! Philippa East, author of Little White Lies

An assured, gripping novel with a fresh take on the genre. I loved every minute of this book Susan Allott, author of The Silence

A unique protagonist ... a smart, thought-provoking crime read with bags of heart and humanity Mari Hannah, author of the DCI Kate Daniels series

As good as the first Jimmy and his friends Gadge and Deano have a special place in my heart. A great twisty plot ... Wood writes with ease and compassion with just the right amount of tension and intrigue. Loved it and can't wait for the next Louise Fein, author of People Like Us

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