The Dark Heart

Don't miss Neil Lancaster's brand-new espionage thriller series! available now. A DEADLY BOMBING A DARK CONSPIRACY A DANGEROUS GAME Praise for : 'Ridiculously compelling. Devastatingly plotted. Timely, witty – basically everything you could want’ 'Another stonking page-turner. Literally too good to miss’ 'Action-packed and totally thrilling, there is also an emotional depth to Lancaster’s writing often missing from high octane dramatic stories. A terrific read' 'A relentless, beautifully constructed thriller … Lancaster doesn’t just tell the story; he makes you feel it’ ***** When renowned author Dr. Daniel Solomon is killed in a devastating explosion in York, authorities quickly attribute the attack to Islamic extremists. But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that all is not as it seems. DS Max Craigie uncovers a chilling connection between a series of brutal murders, each victim linked by a secret that someone is determined to protect. With the number of victims growing and an elusive figure known as The Cashier operating in the shadows, Max must navigate a web of corruption and hatred. Can he unravel the truth before more lives are lost? ‘The body count of this typically twisty yarn is satisfyingly high’ 'Pacy, intricate and terrifyingly good – first class thriller writing’ 'This is one of the best series around’ 'Lancaster has once again put himself in the top echelons of modern crime writers. This series must never end’ 'Neil Lancaster is a natural born storyteller… is a cracker of a tale — and the best Craigie yet’ 'From the policing to the Scots accents, the authenticity is second to none, and the dialogue is fast and fun. Tense and thrilling’ 'This is topical, timely and eye-opening … Neil is a true master of his trade’ 'I love the insider touch that Neil brings to this story… I wish I'd found his books sooner’ 'Another ripper from the Lancaster Bomber’ 'Absorbing, scary and full of real emotion, this is a terrific novel’ ‘Chilling’ 'It’s gripping, suspenseful, terrifying, intelligent and engrossing. The storyline has heartbreak but it’s written so empathetically it’s impossible not to feel something’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just brilliant!! Superb plot, hooked early on, reeled in and kept dangling right till the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Tense, scary, topical and at times brutal. Brilliant.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is my 7th Max Craigie novel and each one has been utterly standout in its execution and delivery. The quality of Neil’s writing and the way in which he allows each story to carefully unfold is just masterful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Dark Heart is a crime thriller that grips you from the start with a masterful plot line, suspense and some breathtaking moments’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you’re drawn to thrillers that combine procedural precision with emotional depth think Line of Duty meets Broadchurch The Dark Heart will leave you breathless’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐