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Highlights
- In the latest Tom Thorne thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham, a seemingly straightforward suicide turns into a sinister story of obsession, deception, and murder.
- 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.
- 418 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
- Series Name: Di Tom Thorne
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In the latest Tom Thorne thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham, a seemingly straightforward suicide turns into a sinister story of obsession, deception, and murder.Book Synopsis
In the latest Tom Thorne thriller from internationally bestselling author Mark Billingham, a seemingly straightforward suicide turns into a sinister story of obsession, deception, and murder.Review Quotes
Praise for Their Little Secret:
"This is a fantastic thriller, combining a gripping plot and lead characters of remarkable depth. Billingham is a multiple-award winner, and his books have sold more than six million copies. Readers who grab this one but aren't familiar with its predecessors will be seeking them out. A series to savor." -Booklist (starred review)
"Billingham's outstanding 16th procedural featuring Det. Insp. Tom Thorne (after 2018's The Killing Habit) finds Thorne on duty with a team responsible for assessing whether sudden deaths are suspicious when Philippa Goodwin jumps in front of a train in the London Underground... The twisted plot unfolds gradually, with a maximum of suspense. Billingham never strains credulity in this thoughtful page-turner." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Mark Billingham's Detective Inspector Tom Thorne is akin to Ian Rankin's John Rebis and Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole: a deeply flawed character with a plethora of personal and professional problems, but a damned fine investigator in his own way...With lots of surprises and some very crisp, staccato storytelling, it's impossible to put down Their Little Secret." -BookPage
"Billingham does an exquisite job of keeping readers guessing...If you aren't familiar with the author or his protagonist, or if you have been away from the series for a bit, Their Little Secret is a terrific place to jump on the Billingham bandwagon." -Bookreporter
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."-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 six million copies. He lives in London.