Blind Justice - (DS McAvoy Novel) by David Mark

About the Book

The young man's corpse lies tangled in the roots of a fallen tree, two silver coins nailed through his eyes. Who would torture their victim in such a brutal way - and why? DS McAvoy makes the victim a promise: I will find answers. You will know justice. But justice comes at a cost, and this time it may be McAvoy's own family who pay the price.

Book Synopsis

DS Aector McAvoy investigates his darkest, most brutal case yet

The call comes in before DS Aector McAvoy has had time for breakfast. The news is bad: A body. Found in the woods out at Brantingham.

The reality is even worse.

The young man's mutilated corpse lies tangled in the roots of a newly fallen tree, two silver Roman coins nailed through his sightless eyes. Who would torture their victim in such a brutal manner - and why?

DS McAvoy makes the victim a promise: I will find answers. You will know justice. But justice always comes at a cost, and this time it may be McAvoy's own family who pay the price.

David Mark brings Hull to dark, brutal life in this gripping novel in the critically acclaimed DS McAvoy series - a perfect pick for fans of Denise Mina, Val McDermid and Peter Robinson.

Review Quotes

[Mark is] on the level of Scottish and English contemporaries such as Denise Mina, Val McDermid, and Peter Robinson-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Cruel Mercy"

A fine police procedural . . . Ian Rankin fans will be pleased-- "Publishers Weekly on Past Life"

Excellent . . . weaves a complicated web of deception, betrayal, and violence as the action builds to a stunning conclusion-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Taking Pity"

Polished prose, lovable recurring characters, and a stunning revelation make this a mystery to savor-- "Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Past Life"

Strong prose, intriguing characters, and high tension make this a standout-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Dead Pretty"

To call Mark's novels police procedurals is like calling the Mona Lisa a pretty painting-- "Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Cruel Mercy"

About the Author

David Mark spent seven years as crime reporter for the Yorkshire Post and now writes full-time. A former Richard & Judy pick, and a Sunday Times bestseller, he is the author of the DS Aector McAvoy series and a number of standalone thrillers. He lives in Northumberland with his family.