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Lightseekers: 'Intelligent, suspenseful and utterly engrossing'

Lightseekers: 'Intelligent, suspenseful and utterly engrossing'

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Lightseekers is a detective crime thriller that was selected as a Best Crime Novel of the Month by several publications. It is an action-packed and spirited debut that offers insight into the tensions in a poverty-stricken community. The novel was winner of the 2019 UEA Crime Writing Prize.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


"Lightseekers" is a detective crime thriller that has been selected as a "Best Crime Novel of the Month" by several prestigious publications, including "The Times," "Sunday Times," "Independent," "Guardian," "Observer," "Financial Times," and "Irish Times." It has also been chosen as a "Waterstones Thriller of the Month."

This novel is a must-read for fans of detective crime thrillers, as it offers a fast-paced and engaging story that provides insight into the ever-present tensions in a poverty-stricken community. The author, Dorothy Koomson, is known for her captivating novels that explore complex relationships and societal issues.

"Lightseekers" is the first installment in a new crime series, introducing investigative psychologist Dr. Philip Taiwo. When three young students are brutally murdered in a Nigerian university town, their killings are caught on social media, sparking a global investigation. However, as the legal trial begins, Philip is contacted by the father of one of the boys, desperate for answers to his son's murder.

Philip is an expert in crowd behavior and violence, not a detective, and he soon finds himself out of his depth as he travels to the sleepy town that bore witness to the horror. With the help of a local journalist, he begins to unravel the truth behind the murders, but the more he learns, the more dangerous the situation becomes.

"Lightseekers" is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a testament to the author's skill in creating complex characters and intricate plots, and it is sure to be a hit with fans of detective crime thrillers.

In conclusion, "Lightseekers" is a must-read for anyone who loves detective crime thrillers. It is a fast-paced and engaging story that provides insight into the ever-present tensions in a poverty-stricken community. The author's skill in creating complex characters and intricate plots is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526617576

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