Sleepyhead/Scaredy Cat: Numbers 1 & 2 in series (Tom Thorne Omnibus 1)

Sleepyhead/Scaredy Cat: Numbers 1 & 2 in series (Tom Thorne Omnibus 1)

by Mark Billingham (Author)

Synopsis

Sleepyhead Alison Willetts has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by a skilful manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. In leaving her alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake. But DI Tom Thorne discovers the horrifying truth: it isn't Alison who is the mistake, it's the three women already dead. Thorne must find a man whose agenda is terrifyingly unique, and Alison, the one person who holds the key to the killer's identity, is unable to tell anyone...Scaredy Cat The killer selected his victim at Euston station, followed her home on the tube, strangled her to death in front of her child. At the same time, killed in the same way, a second body is discovered. DI Thorne soon finds out that the police are up against not one, but two serial killers. One is ruthless and in control, while his partner in crime is submissive, compliant, terrified. Thorne must catch a man who will show him that the ability to inspire terror is the deadliest weapon of all...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 864
Publisher: Sphere
Published: 26 Mar 2009

ISBN 10: 0751541656
ISBN 13: 9780751541656
Book Overview: The first two brilliant Tom Thorne novels

Media Reviews
A terrifically stylish debut novel. Independent on Sunday Extremely capable and unsettling. Literary Review A cunning variation on the serial-murder theme. Sunday Telegraph Mark Billingham is one of my favourite new authors. Highly recommended. Harlan Coban
Author Bio
Mark Billingham is a stand-up comedian, appearing regularly at the Comedy Store. He has been awarded the 2003 Sherlock Award as the creator of the Best Detective created by a British writer. He has also written drama for children's television, including Knight School which won the Royal Television Society Award for best children's drama.