Death Message

Graffiti is a dying art in this thriller from the bestselling DI Nick Dixon crime series. When a young couple drags a box containing human remains out of a Somerset river, a routine missing person enquiry takes a grisly turn. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Dixon is on extended leave, helping his pregnant fiancée, Detective Sergeant Jane Winter, fight for her place on the major investigation team.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

Graffiti, once a vibrant and expressive form of art, has been reduced to a dying art in this thrilling novel from the bestselling DI Nick Dixon crime series. A routine missing person enquiry takes a macabre turn when a young couple discovers a box containing human remains in a Somerset river. The victim, a surveillance expert investigating an exaggerated injury claim, turns out to be a murder victim with a clear motive – until a police officer is implicated and suspended.

Still grappling with the aftermath of his recent encounter with police Professional Standards, Detective Chief Inspector Nick Dixon is on extended leave, supporting his pregnant fiancée, Detective Sergeant Jane Winter, in her quest to secure a place on the major investigation team. Convinced that the death of an art student is connected, Dixon returns to duty, only to encounter graffiti depicting the murders that start appearing. The race is on to identify the artist and the murderer, but the question remains: why the paintings? Could an infamous street artist be involved?

With colleagues questioning his every move, Dixon must navigate a complex web of lies and deceit to catch a sadistic killer before another life is lost. As the investigation unfolds, a second art student goes missing, adding to the urgency of the situation. Dixon must unravel the clues and piece together the puzzle before it's too late.

In this gripping thriller, author James Grippando takes readers on a suspenseful journey through the dark underbelly of London, where art meets crime and the stakes are higher than ever before. With his trademark intricate plot and compelling characters, Grippando once again delivers a masterpiece that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 168 x 213 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662507359