The Killing Habit (Tom Thorne Novels)

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T he action moves swiftly toward a big twist and the satisfying conclusion... shows why Billingham stands at the forefront of British crime authors” ( Publishers Weekly ). DI Tom Thorne knows the psychological profile of such offenders all too well, so when he is tasked with catching a notorious killer of domestic cats, he sees the chance to stop a series of homicides before it happens. A new Mark Billingham is always a treat and The Killing Habit hurls the reader straight into the action. Thoroughly enjoyable for being so very real.

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A] sensitive topic delicately handled, with a perfectly executed and thoroughly unnerving twist at the end

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Billingham is a world-class writer and Tom Thorne is a wonderful creation. Rush to read these books.” —Karin Slaughter Want something to get the heart racing as you laze by the pool?... A thrilling read not for the faint-hearted Every device we sell or rent on the musicMagpie Store goes through an extensive in-house refurbishment process to ensure you're getting a great quality device for a great price. Here's everything you need to know! The unusual premise will hook you, but it’s Billingham’s patience and persuasiveness in unfolding its grim details that will keep you reading long past the hour when all cats are gray. As ever with Billingham, a rich cast of characters and tense situations are marshalled with panache, leading to a final terrifying encounter ( Financial Times)

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Part of that was down to him of course, and it was no more than common sense; the thorough preparations, the thought he put into it. The care taken each and every time and the refusal to get lazy. Another tough but utterly intriguing entry in one of the best British police detective series going The strength of the DI Thorne novels is in the knowledge that all of this could be real. The closing of the novel will please even the most discerning fan of the police procedural, and leave you yearning for more. Mark Billingham on superb form. A finely paced and polished procedural, with twists and turns galore and an ending that will chill your soul. Thorne and Tanner’s intertwining investigation of what are two unconnected sets of killings is enthralling. Characterisation vivid, plotting outstanding.

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As usual, Billingham’s procedural elements are meticulous, and the personal and professional lives of his richly drawn characters are a staple of his novels. I dare you to figure out who the killer is. The twist is a fun one, and the confrontation at the end will leave you breathless. It’ll probably also make you cringe, but in a good way. Others are less convinced, so once more, Thorne relies on DI Nicola Tanner to help him solve the case, before the culprit starts hunting people. It's a journey that brings them face to face with a killer who will tear their lives apart. Mark Billingham on superb form. A finely paced and polished procedural, with twists and turns galore and an ending that will chill your soul. ( Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home) Brilliant storyline and characters who from the first chapter grabbed my attention and didn’t let go til the last word. A new Mark Billingham is always a treat and The Killing Habit hurls the reader straight into the action. Thoroughly enjoyable for being so very real. ( Susie Steiner, author of Missing, Presumed and Persons Unknown)

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As ever with Billingham, a rich cast of characters and tense situations are marshalled with panache, leading to a final terrifying encounter * Financial Times *Enough feeling, though. There was always enough left, and each time it was as though things were starting to … even out inside him.