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Girl 4

A gripping tale of survival and hidden truths

Will Carver author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:12th May '11

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This gripping thriller follows Detective Inspector January David as he confronts a chilling serial killer while trying to save a barely alive victim known as Girl 4.

In Girl 4, Detective Inspector January David has dedicated his life to solving crimes, often at the expense of his personal relationships. However, his latest case challenges that balance in the most harrowing way possible. As he arrives at a crime scene, he is confronted with a horrifying sight: a lifeless body suspended above a theatre stage, blood spilling into a coffin below. This gruesome murder marks the work of a cunning serial killer who has left a trail of victims across London.

The case deepens as January discovers that three women from different suburbs have been murdered with chilling precision. Each crime bears the hallmark of the same elusive perpetrator, and the pressure mounts as the investigation unfolds. January's professional instincts kick into high gear, but he is also haunted by the reality that one of the victims, referred to as Girl 4, is still alive—though barely. This realization adds a new layer of urgency to his work, as he races against time to save her.

As January delves deeper into the case, he realizes that the lines between his professional and private life are blurring in unexpected ways. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, leading to a gripping climax that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Girl 4 is a chilling thriller that showcases a compelling new voice in the genre.

There is a vivid - almost cinematic - quality to the writing. It is intense and makes for uncomfortable yet compulsive reading * News of the World *
Will Carver's debut crime thriller centres around Detective Inspector January David's efforts to catch a serial killer. A tense and often gory read, this will have readers trying to guess who the killer is from page one * Press Association *
This writer will go from strength to strength and I believe we will be hearing a lot more from Mr. Carver. * crimesquad.com *
Brilliant debut, highly imaginative and so compelling * milorambles.com *
The book layout is completely different to anything I've read before. Will's characters are the killer, the victims and the police. What makes it so good is that every one of them is written in first person. That's no mean feat as a writer. * highheelsandbookdeals.blogspot.com *

ISBN: 9780099551034

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 23mm

Weight: 256g

368 pages