Death Message

The new Tom Thorne novel from one of our favourite crime writers.

The first message sent to Tom Thorne's mobile phone was just a picture - the blurred image of a man's face, but Thorne had seen too many dead bodies in his time to know that this man was no longer alive. But who was he? Who sent the photograph? And why? While the technical experts attempt to trace the sender, Thorne searches the daily police bulletins for a reported death that would match the photograph. Then another picture arrives. Another dead man...

It is the identities of the murdered men which gives Thorne his first clue, a link to a dangerous killer he'd put away years before and who is still in prison. With a chilling talent for manipulation, this man has led another inmate to plot revenge on everyone he blames for his current incarceration, and for the murder of his family while he's been inside. Newly released, this convict has no fear of the police, no feelings for those he is compelled to murder. Now Tom Thorne must face one of the thoughest challenges of his career, knowing that there is no killer more dangerous than one who has nothing left to lose.

Winner of Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2009 (UK)

“'Right up there with this country'sdark masters such as Ian Rankin and Val McDermid' TimeOut'Brisk, racy read.' The Times'Assured and shocking thriller.' The Guardian'A cunning variation on the serial-murder theme.' SundayTelegraph'Scary, pell-mell, cliff-hanging thriller.' LiteraryReview”

Murder and mystery do not come better than this. - What's On in London

Brisk, racy read. - The Times

Assured and shocking thriller. - The Guardian

A cunning variation on the serial-murder theme. - Sunday Telegraph

Mark Billingham is a stand-up comedian, appearing regularly at the Comedy Store. He has been awarded the 2003 Sherlock Award as the creator of the Best Detective created by a British writer and LAZYBONES won the Theakston's Old Peculier Award for best crime novel of the year.

Author Location: New Barnet, Hertfordshire

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The new Tom Thorne novel from one of our favourite crime writers.The first message sent to Tom Thorne's mobile phone was just a picture - the blurred image of a man's face, but Thorne had seen too many dead bodies in his time to know that this man was no longer alive. But who was he? Who sent the photograph? And why? While the technical experts attempt to trace the sender, Thorne searches the daily police bulletins for a reported death that would match the photograph. Then another picture arrives. Another dead man...It is the identities of the murdered men which gives Thorne his first clue, a link to a dangerous killer he'd put away years before and who is still in prison. With a chilling talent for manipulation, this man has led another inmate to plot revenge on everyone he blames for his current incarceration, and for the murder of his family while he's been inside. Newly released, this convict has no fear of the police, no feelings for those he is compelled to murder. Now Tom Thorne must face one of the thoughest challenges of his career, knowing that there is no killer more dangerous than one who has nothing left to lose.

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