Atlantic Monthly Press
June 2016
On Sale: June 7, 2016
448 pages ISBN: 0802125255 EAN: 9780802125255 Kindle: B01AGZ8M1C Hardcover / e-Book Add to Wish List
A thrilling standalone from the acclaimed author of the Tom Thorne series, Die of Shame centers on a murder in London and an Alcoholics Anonymous group whose members must turn on each other to find the killer
From British thriller master Mark Billingham, a recent finalist for the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library, Die of Shame is a chilling story of addiction, subterfuge, and murder.
Every Monday evening, six people gather in a smart North London house to talk about shame. A respected doctor, a well-heeled housewife, a young male prostitute . . . they could not be more different. All they have in common is a history of addiction. But when one of the group is murdered, it quickly becomes apparent that someone else in that circle is responsible. The investigation is hampered by the strict confidentiality that binds these individuals and their therapist together, which makes things difficult for Detective Inspector Nicola Tanner, a woman who can appreciate the desire to keep personal matters private. If she is to find the killer, she will need to use less obvious means. The question is: What could be shameful enough to cost someone their life? And how do you find the truth when secrets, lies, and denial are second nature to all of your suspects?
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