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Hunter's Force
(2019)(Murder in the New Town)
(The third book in the DI Hunter Wilson series)A novel by Val Penny
Behind the elegant Georgian terraces of Edinburgh's New Town, a killer is hiding in plain sight . . .
Detective Hunter Wilson is dragged from his bed by a frantic call in the early hours of the morning.
A young woman has been found dead in a flat above a betting shop on Frederick Street.
By the time Hunter arrives, it’s clear this wasn’t a crime of passion.
The victim has been beaten beyond recognition. The tips of her fingers are missing. The kitchen floor is soaked red with her blood.
Someone wanted to make sure she could never be identified.
But that’s not what stops Hunter in his tracks.
The flat is the home of his own son.
For fans of Ian Rankin, Caro Ramsay, Val McDermid, J.D. Kirk and Marion Todd.
Please note this book was previously published as Hunter’s Force.
MEET THE DETECTIVE:
Hunter Wilson is ‘a son of the manse’ as they say in Scotland. He has inherited his church minister father’s strong Scottish work ethic, and his deep sense of right and wrong. He is divorced from the mother of his two children, and lives in a two-bedroomed flat in Leith, a modest Edinburgh suburb. He rarely sees his daughter, Alison, who lives with her husband and two children in the Shetland Islands. His son, Cameron, is a troubled young man who has given Hunter cause for concern over the years. Hunter is secretly in love with Dr Meera Sharma, the local pathologist. Their heavy work schedules means their relationship is fraught with difficulties.
THE SETTING
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Tourists flock to admire its historic castle, elegant Georgian terraces, smoky pubs and ancient closes. But beneath the picture-postcard beauty lies a darker side, where murder can hide in plain sight.
PRAISE FOR MURDER IN THE NEW TOWN:
‘Hunter Wilson is a compelling new detective and Val Penny is an author to watch.’ Erin Kelly, bestselling author of Broadchurch.
‘A taut police procedural that is up there with Ian Rankin, Alex Gray and Quintin Jardine.’ Michael Jecks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping read indeed.’ Sharon J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐�� ‘Very refreshing. Well worth a read.’ Gordyboy
''⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved this book.’ Mrs Suzanne J. A.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An atmospheric, well-crafted police procedural that has you turning pages.’ horticultural hobbit
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant. It just grew better and better. Can't wait until the next one.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great plots and wonderful set of characters too.’ Lyn1804
Genre: Mystery
Detective Hunter Wilson is dragged from his bed by a frantic call in the early hours of the morning.
A young woman has been found dead in a flat above a betting shop on Frederick Street.
By the time Hunter arrives, it’s clear this wasn’t a crime of passion.
The victim has been beaten beyond recognition. The tips of her fingers are missing. The kitchen floor is soaked red with her blood.
Someone wanted to make sure she could never be identified.
But that’s not what stops Hunter in his tracks.
The flat is the home of his own son.
For fans of Ian Rankin, Caro Ramsay, Val McDermid, J.D. Kirk and Marion Todd.
Please note this book was previously published as Hunter’s Force.
MEET THE DETECTIVE:
Hunter Wilson is ‘a son of the manse’ as they say in Scotland. He has inherited his church minister father’s strong Scottish work ethic, and his deep sense of right and wrong. He is divorced from the mother of his two children, and lives in a two-bedroomed flat in Leith, a modest Edinburgh suburb. He rarely sees his daughter, Alison, who lives with her husband and two children in the Shetland Islands. His son, Cameron, is a troubled young man who has given Hunter cause for concern over the years. Hunter is secretly in love with Dr Meera Sharma, the local pathologist. Their heavy work schedules means their relationship is fraught with difficulties.
THE SETTING
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Tourists flock to admire its historic castle, elegant Georgian terraces, smoky pubs and ancient closes. But beneath the picture-postcard beauty lies a darker side, where murder can hide in plain sight.
PRAISE FOR MURDER IN THE NEW TOWN:
‘Hunter Wilson is a compelling new detective and Val Penny is an author to watch.’ Erin Kelly, bestselling author of Broadchurch.
‘A taut police procedural that is up there with Ian Rankin, Alex Gray and Quintin Jardine.’ Michael Jecks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping read indeed.’ Sharon J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐�� ‘Very refreshing. Well worth a read.’ Gordyboy
''⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved this book.’ Mrs Suzanne J. A.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An atmospheric, well-crafted police procedural that has you turning pages.’ horticultural hobbit
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant. It just grew better and better. Can't wait until the next one.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great plots and wonderful set of characters too.’ Lyn1804
Genre: Mystery
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