The Wrong Hands: The new intriguing, unique and completely unpredictable Detective Miller mystery

The Wrong Hands is a new detective novel by Claire Douglas that features an unconventional detective Declan Miller who has a problem. A young man has appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase containing a pair of severed hands, proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er-do-well Wayne Cutler. Miller has leverage, but he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of. The book is filled with plot twists, likable cast of offbeat characters, and black humor. It is highly entertaining and a complete change from Tom Thorne, who readers have enjoyed for years. The characters, structure, and storytelling remain as strong as ever, and the book is an excellent, enjoyable read.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

I am thrilled to have discovered a new favorite detective CLAIRE DOUGLAS. Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters, all served up with plenty of black humor MAIL ON SUNDAY. Simply fantastic LISA JEWELL. This is one case Miller won't want to open. . . . Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase containing a pair of severed hands. Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er-do-well Wayne Cutler—a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately, he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of. Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder, and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of. _______________ What real readers say about The Wrong Hands Brilliant. . . Highly entertaining and a complete change from Tom Thorne, who I have enjoyed for years. The characters, structure, and storytelling remain as strong as ever. An excellent, enjoyable read. A very good plot with plenty of humor. What a cracker. I love everything about Miller, and can't recommend The Wrong Hands highly enough. I really enjoyed The Last Dance, but this one was even better. DS Miller is such a brilliant character. Hilarious. . . . The Detective Miller books are a breath of fresh air. A joy to read.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 163 x 245 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408717134