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Kiss of Death

By: Paul Finch
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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Could this be the end for Heck?

The Sunday Times bestseller returns with an unforgettable crime thriller. Fans of MJ Arlidge and Stuart MacBride won’t be able to put this down.

Don’t let them catch you…

A Deadly Hunt
DS ‘Heck’ Heckenburg has been tasked with retrieving one of the UK’s most wanted men. But the trail runs cold when Heck discovers a video tape showing the fugitive in a fight for his life. A fight he has no chance of winning.

A Dangerous Game
Heck realises that there’s another player in this game of cat and mouse, and this time, they’ve not just caught the prize: they’ve made sure no one else ever does.

A Man Who Plays With Fire
How far will Heck and his team go to protect some of the UK’s most brutal killers? And what price is he willing to pay?

Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Exciting Game United Kingdom

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Critic reviews

Praise for KISS OF DEATH

'Paul Finch on absolutely top form. Kiss of Death is a non-stop gut-twister with a surprisingly spooky edge. Another amazing book from a superlative writer. I defy anyone to put it down once they've started reading. On my top reads list of 2018.' HELEN FIELDS

‘Plausible, action packed, KISS OF DEATH grabbed my attention right from the start, and never let up. I couldn’t stop reading!’ LEIGH RUSSELL

‘Another characteristically exciting and dramatic outing for DS ‘Heck’ Heckenburg . . . Kiss of Death grips from the outset and doesn’t let up. Paul Finch is a master of his game!’ ALISON LITTLEWOOD

‘Perfectly paced, this is a gripping, dark thriller which will leave you in suspense until the very last page.’ NEIL SPRING

'Dark and twisted, Kiss of Death is Paul Finch at his very best!' NEIL WHITE

‘A slick, page-turning crime thriller that is one hell of a roller-coaster white-knuckle ride. Finch doesn’t take his foot off the accelerator right up until the last page which leaves you breathless and stunned, desperate for more. A masterpiece!’ DANIELLE RAMSAY

‘Packed with action, suspense, and mystery. Paul Finch delivers a high speed thriller, with a twist of humour and horror. John Carpenter meets The Sweeney.’ JAY STRINGER

Praise for PAUL FINCH

‘Edge-of-the-seat reading…Heck is formidable – a British Alex Cross.’ SUN

‘Wonderfully dark and peppered with grim humour. Finch is a born storyteller and writes with the authentic voice of the ex-copper he is.’ PETER JAMES

‘An ingenious and original plot. Compulsive reading.’ RACHEL ABBOTT

‘A deliciously twisted and fiendish set of murders and a great pairing of detectives.’ STAV SHEREZ

‘Avon’s big star…part edge-of-the-seat, part hide-behind-the-sofa! An excellent series.’ THE BOOKSELLER

‘An explosive thriller that will leave you completely hooked on Heck.’ WE LOVE THIS BOOK

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Paul finch has done it for the seventh time, i have never read anything as great as the heckenburg series, i feel i know all the people the stories are outstanding yet the reality is so credible if gemma piper is dead god help those who get in heck’s way. Thank you paul finch and lets see another very soon.

Awesom again!

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More please, always wanting to do a one sit listen sadly never can so I guess this is the equivalent ‘audible’ of don’t wont to put the book down.

The series is excellent and the latest instalment no exception.

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please please please pkease don't stop there! The best one yet and I've listened to them all twice.

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Superb from start to Finnish Paul Finch definitely my favourite author and paul thornley my favourite narrator. Heckenberg long may he live look forward to his next adventure

Superb

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Paul finch is my favourite of this type of thriller. The characters are wonderful and the story galloped along...MORTIFIED by the ending.
Almost cried... ruined book for me


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