Innocent people are dying. Who will be next? Find out in the second Detective Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenburg from #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch.Innocent people are dying. Who will be next? Find out in the second Detective Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenburg from #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch.A vicious serial killer is holding the country to ransom, publicly - and gruesomely - murdering his victims.When a man is burnt alive on a bonfire, it seems like a tragic Guy Fawkes Night accident. But with the discovery of a young couple on Valentine’s Day – each with an arrow through the heart – something more sinister becomes clear. A ‘calendar killer’ is on the loose.Detective Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenburg is up against it. With a rising body count and the public’s eyes on him, Heck must find the killer before he executes more victims.Because this killer has a plan. And nothing will stop him completing it.A heart-stopping and grisly thriller that will enthral fans of Stuart MacBride and Katia Lief.“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 BOOKPaul 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.Paul lives in Lancashire, with his wife Catherine and his children, Eleanor and Harry. His website can be found at: www.paulfinch-writer.blogspot.com• Paul Finch launched in 2013 to great acclaim, as one of the bright new stars of the crime and thriller world.• Sacrifice, Paul’s second novel, became the most pre-ordered ebook in HarperCollins’ history, selling over 14,000 copies before publication.• Sacrifice stormed into the top 10 Kindle Bestseller charts, hitting #3, whilst Stalkers hit #1 in the Kobo charts immediately after release.• Since publishing in July, Sacrifice has sold almost 100,000 copies across EB and PB.• Sacrifice is a heart-stopping and bloody thriller, the second in the series following rough-around-the-edges detective, Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenberg.• The series’ hero, Heck, has received rave reviews, with readers already desperate for more terrifying adventures from him. A hero in the making in the world of crime.• Paul’s launch to the market comes at a time when sales of dark and visceral titles are rising steadily amongst female readers.• Paul is a high-concept writer with unforgettable storylines.• Publishing six-monthly to ‘feed the addiction’ amongst readers.• Paul is an ex-policeman, a former crime journalist and a well-renowned author and scriptwriter. He has published numerous horror novels to date and has written for TV and film, with notable credits including The Bill.All bookshop, independent and library sales to Gardners Books and Bertrams.www.gardners.comwww.bertrams.comwww.harpercollins.co.uk/avonCompetition: Stuart MacBride, Katia Lief, Mark Billingham, Neil White, Chris Carter
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