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A Child's Game

A gripping thriller of crime and survival

John Connor author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:18th Apr '19

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A gripping thriller featuring DC Karen Sharpe, who is caught in a deadly game while evading dangerous pursuers in Leeds.

In A Child's Game, the story unfolds with a chilling incident in a luxurious Leeds penthouse where a wealthy property developer becomes a victim of a brutal crime. Doused in petrol and set ablaze, he is thrown from a ninth-floor window, leaving behind a mystery that deepens as his lover and her daughter go missing. This shocking event sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with tension and intrigue.

At the heart of this thrilling tale is DC Karen Sharpe, a Yorkshire-based detective who has been missing for eighteen months. As the security services search for her, it becomes clear that Sharpe is not just a runaway; she is entangled in a web of danger. The people pursuing her are some of the most menacing she has ever faced, and their disregard for human life adds a layer of urgency to her situation.

As the story progresses, A Child's Game explores themes of survival, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to escape a perilous fate. The narrative weaves together the threads of crime and personal struggle, ultimately leading to a thrilling climax that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its gritty portrayal of the underbelly of society, this book offers a compelling look at the darker side of human nature.

It'll be a rare reader able to put A CHILD'S GAME down after a chapter or so -- Barry Forshaw * The Express *
A beguiling complex character, perfectly suit to [Connor's] taut thrillers * The Mirror *
Connor's inside knowledge of the judicial system coupled with his gritty, fast-paced narrative and believable characters make for an edgy and down-right modern crime series which deserves to be a classic of the genre. * Bradford Telegraph & Argus *
A riveting tale with a thrilling climax * Yorkshire Post *
From the horrifying defenestration in the opening pages to the ultra-violent denouement, Leeds-based barrister John Connor drives his complex tale of secrecy and betrayal along at a cracking pace. Not for the faint-hearted but highly recommended * Irish Independent *

ISBN: 9781409188797

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 30mm

Weight: 280g

400 pages