Killing Choice

THE SECOND NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BURNING MEN, FEATURING DI ALEX FINN AND DCI MATTIE PAULSEN

5* RATING ON NETGALLEY

'Don't think I've loved a Detective as much since Idris Elba's John Luther'

'Will Schindler's books have all the hallmarks of future classics of this genre'

'A sharp police procedural with an interesting plot'

'The greatest strengths lies in the terrific police team whose characters are so well fleshed out they feel real'

'I loved the storyline, it kept me on edge till the end'

'A real contender, which is up there with the best'

'Leave your daughter with me, or I will kill you both'

It felt like a normal Friday evening before Karl and his daughter Leah were ambushed by a figure in a blank mask. At knife point, Karl is forced to make an impossible choice. Stay and die, or walk away from Leah and take this thug's word that they both will live.

Should Karl trust a villain and leave his daughter with a knife at her throat? Could he ever live with himself if he did?

It's not long before more seemingly unconnected and innocent people across London are offered a deal in exchange for their life. More blood is spilled, more families shattered, and more people are left to suffer with the consequences of their decisions.

DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen must hunt for a killer that appears to have no face, no motive and no conscience before more victims are forced to make their choice.

This is second in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge and Stuart MacBride.

PRAISE FOR THE BURNING MEN

'Arresting...an unusual novel with a rising sense of menace' The Sunday Times

'A gripping debut with well-rounded characters and an intriguing plot. You won't want it to end' Heat

'An unmissable debut' Sunday Express S Magazine

'The pace is good and Finn is a great character. There is also an excellently portrayed organised crime boss' Literary Review

'Well-constructed and cleverly penned, this is one that starts strongly, continues powerfully and ends with a very satisfying bang. It's about consequences, consciences and morals intertwined with some gruesome scenes and a thumping good ride' NetGalley Reader

'If, like me, you are the kind of reader who likes to be in on the ground floor of a brand-new series, then get The Burning Men on your pre-order to be read lists because this is one of those times. . .' NetGalley Reader

'This is a great read about greed and treachery. An

“Riveting . . . Shindler's second novel displays an acute understanding of family dynamics, easily fulfilling the promise of his debut, The Burning Men - Sunday Times, Crime Book of the MonthDI Alex Finn and DCI Mattie Paulsen are back, this time chasing someone who forces their victims to make an impossible life-and-death decision. This is sitting up and begging to be developed for television - Sunday Times, Pick of the WeekAn excellent second outing for the cop pair following their introduction in The Burning Men - and as fine a police procedural as you'd want for a cold winter's night - Weekend Sport The explosive opening hooked me straight in . . . With a cast of credible characters , a twisting plotline and some ingenious twists , the book develops at a cracking pace - Lesley Sanderson, author of The Orchid Girls Warm and dealing with recognisable emotions , this is the best kind of police procedural - Literary Review An outstanding page-turner - Robin Morgan-Bentley, author of The Wreckage Riveting . . . Shindler's second novel displays an acute understanding of family dynamics , easily fulfilling the promise of his debut, The Burning Men - Sunday Times, Book of the monthAn excellent second outing for the cop pair following their introduction in The Burning Men - and as fine a police procedural as you'd want for a cold winter's night - Weekend Sport”

Praise for THE BURNING MEN - -

Arresting ... an unusual novel with a rising sense of menace - The Sunday Times

An unmissable debut - Sunday Express S Magazine

A gripping debut with well-rounded characters and an intriguing plot. You won't want it to end - Heat

The pace is good and Finn is a great character. There is also an excellently portrayed organised crime boss - Literary Review

This debut is, simply put, fantastic. It has such a strong opening, you'll be hooked after the first - Yahoo

Will Shindler has been a broadcast journalist for the BBC for over twenty-five years, spending a decade working in television drama as a scriptwriter on Born and Bred, The Bill and Doctors. His time on these leading prime time dramas has given him a rich grounding in authentic police procedure, powerful character development and gripping narratives. He currently combines reading the news on BBC Radio London with writing crime novels and has previously worked as a television presenter for HTV, a sports reporter for BBC Radio Five Live, and one of the stadium presenters at the London Olympics.

He is the writer of The Burning Men, The Killing Choice and The Hunting Ground. The fourth book in the DI Alex Finn series - The Blood Line - will publish in 2023.

THE SECOND NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BURNING MEN , FEATURING DI ALEX FINN AND DCI MATTIE PAULSEN 5* RATING ON NETGALLEY 'Don't think I've loved a Detective as much since Idris Elba's John Luther''Will Schindler's books have all the hallmarks of future classics of this genre''A sharp police procedural with an interesting plot''The greatest strengths lies in the terrific police team whose characters are so well fleshed out they feel real''I loved the storyline, it kept me on edge till the end''A real contender, which is up there with the best' 'Leave your daughter with me, or I will kill you both' It felt like a normal Friday evening before Karl and his daughter Leah were ambushed by a figure in a blank mask. At knife point, Karl is forced to make an impossible choice. Stay and die, or walk away from Leah and take this thug's word that they both will live. Should Karl trust a villain and leave his daughter with a knife at her throat? Could he ever live with himself if he did? It's not long before more seemingly unconnected and innocent people across London are offered a deal in exchange for their life. More blood is spilled, more families shattered, and more people are left to suffer with the consequences of their decisions. DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen must hunt for a killer that appears to have no face, no motive and no conscience before more victims are forced to make their choice. This is second in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge and Stuart MacBride. PRAISE FOR THE BURNING MEN 'Arresting...an unusual novel with a rising sense of menace' The Sunday Times 'A gripping debut with well-rounded characters and an intriguing plot. You won't want it to end' Heat 'An unmissable debut' Sunday Express S Magazine 'The pace is good and Finn is a great character. There is also an excellently portrayed organised crime boss' Literary Review 'Well-constructed and cleverly penned, this is one that starts strongly, continues powerfully and ends with a very satisfying bang. It's about consequences, consciences and morals intertwined with some gruesome scenes and a thumping good ride' NetGalley Reader 'If, like me, you are the kind of reader who likes to be in on the ground floor of a brand-new series, then get The Burning Men on your pre-order to be read lists because this is one of those times. . .' NetGalley Reader 'This is a great read about greed and treachery. An

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