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- Two distinctive killers, two detectives with distinctly different styles-Thorne and Tanner again end up joining forces in the new thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham
- About the Author: Mark Billingham has twice won the Theakston Old Peculier Award for Best Crime Novel and also won the Sherlock Award for "Best Detective Created by a British Author.
- 432 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Di Tom Thorne
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Two distinctive killers, two detectives with distinctly different styles--Thorne and Tanner again end up joining forces in the new thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham
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Two distinctive killers, two detectives with distinctly different styles-Thorne and Tanner again end up joining forces in the new thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham
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Praise for The Killing Habit:
"Another compulsively readable blend of satire, crime fiction motifs, and the occasional quirky, violent interlude in a tale that will satisfy [Billingham's] current fans and attract new ones."-Booklist
"As ever with Billingham, a rich cast of characters and tense situations are marshalled with panache, leading to a final terrifying encounter."--Barry Forshaw, Financial Times
"[The Killing Habit] shows why Billingham stands at the forefront of British crime authors." --Publishers Weekly
"Mark Billingham has provided us with yet another temptation for a one-sit reading...If you're not already on board Billingham's (almost) annual visit to Thorne's world, you should jump on now." --Bookreporter
"This is the 15th novel featuring Thorne, and neither he nor Billingham show signs of fatigue. One of the great series of British crime fiction continues."--The Times (London)
Praise for Mark Billingham and the Tom Thorne series:
"Morse, Rebus, and now Thorne. The next superstar detective is already with us--don't miss him."--Lee Child
"Billingham is a world-class writer and Tom Thorne is a wonderful creation. Rush to read these books."--Karin Slaughter
"With each of his books, Mark Billingham gets better and better. These are stories and characters you don't want to leave."--Michael Connelly
"Mark Billingham has brought a rare and welcome blend of humanity, dimension, and excitement to the genre."--George Pelecanos
About the Author
Mark Billingham has twice won the Theakston Old Peculier Award for Best Crime Novel and also won the Sherlock Award for "Best Detective Created by a British Author." His books, which include the critically acclaimed Tom Thorne series, have been translated into twenty-five languages and have sold over five million copies. He lives in London.
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