A Good Day to Die

Adam Hamdy's novel "A Good Day to Die" is an action-packed, gripping, and wildly entertaining story about a revenge-seeking ex-con named Pretty Boy. With a bracelet in possession, he becomes the target of a high-price hunt, and he must find out if it is indeed a good day to die. The book is praised for its unforgettable cast of characters, dry humor, and the spirit of Chester Himes and William Shaw.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Meet Pretty Boy. Vengeance is on his mind.

His real name: Unknown

His code of conduct: Don't be a pawn in someone else's game. Never underestimate the enemy. Above all, survive. There is no glory in death.

His mission: It's been ten years since Pretty Boy left the big city - today he's back. No one knows why, but it's clear that revenge is on his mind: he is determined to make the person responsible for his exile from the London scene finally pay. But his plans seem derailed when he takes possession of a bracelet, unaware that its original owner has set a high price for its safe return. Suddenly, the hunter becomes the hunted, and Pretty Boy will have to find out if it is indeed a good day to die.

Jam-packed with action, an unforgettable cast of characters and peppered with dry humour, A Good Day to Die marks the arrival of a fresh and exciting new voice in thriller writing.

LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA NEW BLOOD DAGGER

A smart, gritty, action-packed thriller that invokes the spirit of Chester Himes.

William Shaw

A cracker of a debut.

Trevor Wood

Brutal, striking.

Daily Mail

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529415216