Dead Embers

DCI Michael Lambert is called out to an apparent house fire, where he finds the remains of a burnt house, a traumatized child, and two corpses. He is drawn into something bigger and more terrifying than he could have imagined, and must trust no one. The novel is praised for its fast-paced plot, twists, and emotional roller coaster ride.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Canelo

DCI Michael Lambert is called out to an apparent house fire, he knows it can't be routine. Instead, he finds the remains of a burnt house, a traumatized child, and two corpses – one of whom is a senior police officer. Lambert has other problems. Anti-corruption agents are onto his boss. His relationship is on the rocks. He can't get over his ex-wife, and he keeps blacking out. But when a detective is murdered, the stakes are too high to get distracted. All is not as it seems. As the investigation continues, Lambert realizes he is getting drawn into something altogether bigger and more terrifying than he could ever have imagined. Trust no one. Gripping, chilling to its core, and full of twists, the powerful new DCI Michael Lambert from Matt Brolly is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant, and Michael Hambling. Praise for Matt Brolly: 'An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense-filled journey with so many twists and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride! SplashesIntoBooks: 'I was Dead Impressed with the fast-paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed, and felt the ending was... well... Dead Perfect! CrimeBookJunkie: 'Fantastic stuff. A must-read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. NorthernCrime: 'An action-filled, totally gripping, page-turner! Carol Wyer, author of Little Girl Lost: DCI Michael Lambert is called out to an apparent house fire, he knows it can't be routine. Instead, he finds the remains of a burnt house, a traumatized child, and two corpses – one of whom is a senior police officer. Lambert has other problems. Anti-corruption agents are onto his boss. His relationship is on the rocks. He can't get over his ex-wife, and he keeps blacking out. But when a detective is murdered, the stakes are too high to get distracted. All is not as it seems. As the investigation continues, Lambert realizes he is getting drawn into something altogether bigger and more terrifying than he could ever have imagined. Trust no one. Gripping, chilling to its core, and full of twists, the powerful new DCI Michael Lambert from Matt Brolly is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant, and Michael Hambling. Praise for Matt Brolly: 'An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense-filled journey with so many twists and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride! SplashesIntoBooks: 'I was Dead Impressed with the fast-paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed, and felt the ending was... well... Dead Perfect! CrimeBookJunkie: 'Fantastic stuff. A must-read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. NorthernCrime: 'An action-filled, totally gripping, page-turner! Carol Wyer, author of Little Girl Lost:

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800327054