Deadland: the second ingeniously unguessable thriller in the D S Cupidi series

In Deadland, William Shaw investigates a thrilling murder investigation in Kent, where two boys on a moped steal a mobile, and DS Alexandra Cupidi faces the strangest murder investigation of her career. The two worlds are about to collide, and Kent's social divisions are brilliantly captured.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

The Bestselling Author Returns with a Thrilling Investigation in the Unmissable New Series!

William Shaw, the acclaimed author, makes a thrilling return with a captivating new series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of mystery, suspense, and intrigue as Shaw delves into a series of thrilling investigations that will leave you guessing until the very end.

One of the great rising talents of UK crime fiction, Peter James, has praised Shaw's work, stating, "If you're not a fan yet, why not? Val McDermid, another renowned crime fiction writer, has also expressed his admiration, calling Shaw a superb storyteller. Peter May, another acclaimed author, has praised Shaw's ability to create compelling characters and gripping narratives, stating, "You can run, but you can't hide."

In the first installment of the series, "You Can Run," two teenage boys, seventeen, find themselves on the run after stealing a mobile phone. They believe they have finally hit the jackpot, but their luck turns when their victim comes looking for his stolen property, and he is ready to kill for it. The boys find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, as they try to evade their pursuers and stay one step ahead of the law.

On the other side of Kent's wealth divide, DS Alexandra Cupidi faces the strangest murder investigation of her career. A severed limb is found hidden inside a modern sculpture in Margate's Turner Contemporary, and no one takes it seriously, not even the artwork's owners, celebrity dealers who act like they are above the law. As Cupidi's case becomes ever more sinister, she wrangles with police politics and personal dilemmas, but she can't help worrying about those runaway boys. Seventeen, the same age as her own headstrong daughter, they are alone on the marshes, pawns in someone else's game. Two worlds are about to collide, and the stakes have never been higher.

Kent and its social divisions are brilliantly captured in "Deadland," a crime thriller that is as ingeniously unguessable as it is moving and powerful. Shaw's writing is masterful, as he weaves together a complex web of characters, plotlines, and twists that will keep you engrossed from start to finish. The characters are well-developed, with their motivations and flaws making them relatable and compelling. The setting, Kent, adds an extra layer of depth to the story, with its picturesque landscapes and hidden corners providing a perfect backdrop for the unfolding drama.

"Deadland" is a must-read for fans of crime fiction, and it is sure to leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. Don't miss out on this thrilling investigation, as William Shaw takes you on a journey through the dark underbelly of society and reveals the secrets that lie hidden in the shadows.

Weight: 728g
Dimension: 233 x 164 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786486608