Capital Punishment
A gripping tale of abduction and survival in London
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:16th Jan '14
Should be back in stock very soon
In this thrilling narrative, Capital Punishment unveils a harrowing abduction that reveals London's hidden dangers and the lengths one will go to for rescue.
In Capital Punishment, readers are plunged into a gripping crime thriller that explores the sinister underbelly of London. The story follows Alyshia D'Cruz, a woman accustomed to a life of luxury in both London and Mumbai. However, her world is turned upside down when a seemingly innocent cab ride leads her into a nightmare. The kidnapping sets off a chain of events that reveals the dark side of the city, filled with danger and deception.
Charles Boxer, a seasoned expert in high-stakes kidnap resolution, is called upon to rescue Alyshia. He teams up with his former partner, Mercy Danquah, who is grappling with her own challenges, including a rebellious teenage daughter. As Boxer delves deeper into the case, he uncovers the complex web of threats surrounding Alyshia's family, particularly the enemies created by her father's controversial business dealings.
The stakes rise as Boxer navigates a treacherous landscape filled with religious extremists, the Indian mob, and local crime lords. The kidnappers have a sinister agenda that goes beyond mere ransom, pushing Boxer to his limits. Capital Punishment is not just a thrilling tale of abduction; it is a profound exploration of the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of society, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Like most of Wilson's novels, this one occupies the shadow territory between the crime novel and the intelligent thriller... it's dark and powerful stuff. And the ending has a kick like a horse. * SPECTATOR *
Fast-moving and breathlessly exciting, this is the first of a series to feature Charles Boxer from award-winning author Robert Wilson. * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
Gripping from start to finish, this intricately plotted page-turner will keep you transfixed. * CHOICE *
Absolutely brilliant. * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *
Full of action and tension, a guaranteed great read from this CWA Gold Dagger winning author. * LOVEREADING.COM *
Wilson blends psychological intensity, constant action with a brilliantly intricate plot that will leave you gasping after the final page. * BITE THE BOOK *
[Robert Wilson's] hotter than ever... One killer of a crime caper. * NORTHERN ECHO *
If you like dense, complex and internationally widespread thrillers, then Capital
Punishment is for you... Unputdownable.
Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Mr. Wilson writes with elegant vigor as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book. * WALL STREET JOURNAL *
A genuine thriller and the first in a new series, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT is one of the best books in the genre to come along at the start of a new year... A brilliant beginning for what is sure to be a very exciting and worthwhile series indeed. * REVIEWINGTHEEVIDENCE.COM *
Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, Capital Punishment shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Wilson writes with elegant vigour as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book * WALL STREET JOURNAL *
It is a riveting read... Wilson writes with verve and panache * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A gripping and unsettling read * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
Lots of political intrigue and double-dealing make this a complex and tense thriller * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *
- Short-listed for CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2013
ISBN: 9781409139027
Dimensions: 129mm x 197mm x 26mm
Weight: 290g
416 pages