Falling [Paperback]

John Connor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2007

Terror is only a footstep away...DC Karen Sharpe is on an emotional precipice. A year and a half ago she was the victim of a terrifying crime. Desperately trying to shelter from its effects she has been working simple fraud and theft cases in West Yorkshire CID. But the brutal murder of a young pregnant woman threatens the precarious wall she has built around herself. Drafted onto the squad to deal with the victim's six-year-old child, Karen finds herself overwhelmed by the devastating nature of the attack. As nightmares from her past start to reoccur, her relationships with those closest to her - her partner, Pete Bains, and her thirteen year old daughter, Mairead - begin to crack under the strain. An illicit relationship with her boss promises excitement and escape - a new beginning without the trappings of past horrors and guilt. But life has a savage lesson in store for her. As West Yorkshire erupts in a summer of explosive race riots, events tip Karen into the depths of the very world she has been fleeing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A gritty, noirish series with a fantastic protagonist' -- TANGLED WEB

'A thrilling and fast-moving novel from a star of UK crime writing. 8/10' -- PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH

'Compelling' -- Matthew Lewin, GUARDIAN

'Connor's moving up the ladder of police procedural mastery and in the brittle but determined cop Karen he has a secure pension.' -- DAILY SPORT

'Connor's plot is enthralling, his characters sharp and vital: FALLING is a compelling, intelligent thriller, placing everyday normality in dramatic relief against the horrific experiences of Sharpe and her colleagues.' -- FINANCIAL TIMES

'Enjoyably intricate and well-composed' -- Susanna Yager, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

'Totally absorbing, Falling is a great read and a testament to John Connor's immense skills as a writer of some considerable worth.' -- CHRISHIGH.COM

'[a] fast-paced, explosive thriller, which makes for a great read' -- WESTERN DAILY PRESS

'[a] taut thriller' -- SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE

'a superb cast of characters, a gritty and apalling window into the race riots that took their toll on Bradford... and also with a crashing, blockbuster of an ending that sees justice meted out to those who deserve it the most.' -- BOOKBAG

About the Author

John Connor became a barrister in 1988 and spent fifteen years working for the Crown Prosecution Service in London and West Yorkshire. He was involved in over thirty homicide prosecutions and provided advice to the police in numerous long term undercover operations. John was born in England and now lives with his wife and two children, and divides his time between Belgium, London and Yorkshire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing; New edition edition (November 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752876376
• ISBN-13: 978-0752876375
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,045,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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