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Death on the Thames

the unmissable new murder mystery from the award-winning writer and former MP

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Death on the Thames

By: Alan Johnson
Narrated by: Richard Attlee
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 'A cracking crime thriller' The Sun

THERE'S BLOOD ON THE WATER. NO ONE IS SAFE...

1999. A young Detective Constable Louise Mangan crosses the Thames one misty morning in pursuit of a killer. She finds a tranquil community on a leafy island close to Hampton Court Palace, but soon realises that all is not as it seems. There is something evil at play in this quiet suburb, and this junior detective's questions seem only to scratch the surface.

Twenty years later, a horrific fire brings Detective Chief Superintendent Mangan back to that same island. Soon, she discovers that murder was just a drop in these dark waters.

The river runs deep, and the tide is rising at last. Will the truth rise with it?

Praise for Alan Johnson's novels:

'A punchy thriller' Irish Independent

'A fast-paced who-done-what' SAGA Magazine

'Featuring espionage, the Russian Mafia and a gorgeous female on a train with a deadly secret, the tantalising plot has set Alan up for dominance of the bestseller charts for years to come' Fiona Phillips

'Is there no limit to his talents? . . . I absolutely loved Alan's new thriller, it's brilliant' Hunter Davies

'Johnson's writing style is easy, relaxed, self-deprecating . . . impressive' Observer

'Johnson writes wonderfully' Telegraph

'This boy can write . . .' The Spectator©2024 Alan Johnson Crime Thrillers Espionage Mystery Police Procedurals Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Detective
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Another great story with Louise Mangan centre stage! I do hope she hasn’t retired! Just a word Mr Johnson- please stop referring to vicars as Reverend X. Reverend Christian name X or Mr/Dr X is correct!

Fast paced, many layered thriller

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I have enjoyed all your fiction books and a past resident of tags island , Herne hill and crystal palace I found the back ground detail facinating

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I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters were totally believable, maybe the twist at the end about who Jack Handiside really was seemed a little far fetched.

The third in the series, doesn’t disappoint!

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this was an absorbing read not a dull moment anywhere and the fact that I know the author from his union days

brilliant flow of the plot

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I surprised myself by thoroughly enjoying this book, I wasn’t holding out much hope, as I had purchased it in error..

Great characters

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