Take a Thousand Cuts

…all societies have their secrets. When East and West collide, secrets and lies can only lead to bloodshed.Take A Thousand Cuts opens with a world in turmoil. China has taken over Hong Kong from the British, the West faces economic meltdown. London is on the brink of a Triad war. Police boss Chief Inspector Pitcher is called to a brutal murder of a Hong Kong banker in Soho. He asks his old sparring partner, Journalist Julia Lighthorn, to help unravel the mysteries and riddles behind growing violence on London’s streets. Her quest to find the killer takes her on a nail-biting ride from London’s seedy underbelly to bewitching Hong Kong and menacing Communist China. Page-turner, full of twists, Julia faces many dangers, including arrest in China, terror in the Hong Kong night markets, drama at Victoria Peak where the bad guy points a gun at her and threatens to shoot if she doesn’t hand over diamonds. Is this the end of her story?

An intelligent thriller that keeps you guessing, spellbound to the last line – and beyond. 'An absolutely cracking read,' review by best-selling thriller writer Mark Leggatt.

"Displays innovation and talent within the realm of crime-thrillers. Linked to the successful crafting of character is the author’s brilliant construction of language," reader.


Genre: Mystery