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"Potent, dark and authentic crime writing from the North East's answer to Rankin." ~ Elliott Kerrigan, writer and creator of the award-winning BBC Series, Boy Meets Girl

When a body is found stabbed to death in a notorious Newcastle upon Tyne gay cruising area, Detective Inspector Jack Slade of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team lands the case. What appears to be a robbery gone wrong takes a dramatic turn when the identity of the victim is revealed. Slade is drawn into a dark underworld and is forced to seek help from people on the fringes of the Newcastle gay scene, Jack finds himself embroiled in a sinister world of sexual exploitation, missing teenagers and murders. When his unorthodox methods result in the death of a suspect, Slade finds himself suddenly on the outside, shunned by his colleagues and himself a suspect in a homicide. He must uncover the truth about the murders, before he himself becomes a victim.

Not for the faint hearted, 'Death Rattle' is a dark and hauntingly realistic tale of corruption, sex and murder, set against the background of a tough Northern city. The gripping debut novel from crime writer and former police detective, David Jewell.

"A fast moving Police Procedural written with the authenticity of a polished crime writer who knows how cops think, talk and react. It is a dark and disturbing tale full of twists and chilling details." ~ Barry Stewart, former Detective Chief Superintendent, Northumbria Police

"The best I've read this year... this novel will take your breath away. I really hope that this is going to become a series because I want to see more of Jack Slade." ~ John Cowton, 'No Quibble Scribble Book Reviews'

"I don't give praise lightly but it's the most enjoyable crime fiction book I've read in a long while. What I took out of the book was the accuracy of procedure." ~ Clive Carr, former Detective, Regional Crime Squad

"Loved the book!" ~ Barbara Frankln Q.P.M. (first woman S.I.O. Murder Squad and Head of Hostage Negotiation Northumbria Police)

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• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseMysteryPolice Procedurals
• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCrime Fiction

• Publication Date: August 15, 2020
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• Print Length: 348 Pages
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