One Of Our Ministers Is Missing: The ingenious new mystery from the author of The Late Train to Gipsy Hill

A government minister has vanished on the isolated island of Crete, and Assistant Commissioner Louise Mangan of the Met Police is sent to assist in the investigation. She soon discovers that there is more to the case than the local police realize, and a scandal is brewing back in London. Can Louise find the missing minister before his reputation is destroyed, or will she discover something much more sinister at play?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

A government minister has mysteriously disappeared without a trace, leaving the local police on the isolated island of Crete with few leads to follow. The only clue they have is a discarded mobile phone found on a cliff edge. To assist in the investigation, Assistant Commissioner Louise Mangan of the Metropolitan Police is dispatched to Crete. However, as she delves deeper into the case, she realizes that there is much more to it than the local police initially believed. Lady Bellingham, the minister's wife, is withholding information, and the family's nanny holds a secret that she is willing to do anything to keep hidden.

Meanwhile, a scandal is brewing back in London, and Louise must find the missing minister before his reputation is irreparably damaged. As she digs deeper, Louise uncovers a web of intrigue and deception that extends far beyond the island of Crete. She encounters espionage, the Russian Mafia, and a gorgeous female passenger on a train who holds a deadly secret. The tantalizing plot has set Alan Johnson up for dominance of the bestseller charts for years to come.

Critics have hailed Johnson's novels for their punchy thrillers, intricate plots, and well-developed characters. The Irish Independent praised his novels for their "more layers than a filo pastry," while The Sun described them as "a fast-paced who-done-what." SAGA Magazine praised the novel for its "espionage, the Russian Mafia, and a gorgeous female on a train with a deadly secret," while Fiona Phillips declared that she "absolutely loved Alan's new thriller, it's brilliant." Hunter Davies praised Johnson's writing style, stating that it is "easy, relaxed, self-deprecating," and impressive. The Observer praised Johnson's writing as "wonderful," while The Telegraph declared that he "can write."

In conclusion, Alan Johnson's novel "The Bullet with Your Name on It" is a thrilling mystery that takes readers on a suspenseful journey through the depths of intrigue and deception. With its well-developed characters, intricate plot, and punchy thrillers, the novel has received critical acclaim and has set Johnson up for dominance of the bestseller charts. Whether you are a fan of mystery novels or simply looking for a gripping read, "The Bullet with Your Name on It" is a must-read that will keep you entertained and engaged until the very end.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472286239