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The Chosen Ones

The Chosen Ones

The gripping crime thriller you won't want to miss

Summary

Eva Dunbar wakes in a large metal box.

She has no idea who has taken her.

She has no way out.


She isn't the first young woman to disappear.

And with no leads Detective Ian Bradshaw has precious little time.

When at last a body is found, the police hope the tragic discovery might at least provide a clue that will help them finally find the kidnapper.

But then they identify the body - and realise the case is more twisted than they ever imagined . . .

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'THIS STORY WILL CAUSE NIGHTMARES, IT IS THAT GOOD' DAILY MAIL

'DARK, CLEVER AND ENGROSSING' C. L. TAYLOR

'I WAS HOOKED FROM START TO FINISH' LJ ROSS
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A gripping crime thriller that's perfect for readers of LJ Ross, Angela Marsons or Ann Cleeves, this is the latest in the Ian Bradshaw, Tom Carney and Helen Norton series.

Reviews

  • From the brilliant first chapter to the heart-in-mouth ending, Howard Linskey has created a dark, clever and engrossing tale that will grip crime readers the world over.
    CL Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Fear

About the author

Howard Linskey

Howard Linskey is the author of a series of crime novels set in the North-East, featuring detective Ian Bradshaw and journalists Tom Carney and Helen Norton. Most recently, he has written standalone thrillers including Alice Teale is Missing and Don't Let Him In. Originally from Ferryhill in County Durham, Howard now lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and daughter.
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