A.A. Dhand trae ispirazione per i suoi romanzi di Harry Virdee dalla storia, dalla diversità e dall'oscurità di Bradford. La sua opera riflette una profonda comprensione del paesaggio urbano, affinata durante la sua giovinezza osservando la città dal retro del bancone di un piccolo emporio e, successivamente, tornando per avviare la propria attività. Dhand cattura magistralmente l'atmosfera e le complessità della vita cittadina, offrendo ai lettori un'esperienza autentica e coinvolgente.
'A character destined for television' Daily Mail'High octane drama from one of Britain's freshest crime voices' Phil Williams, BBC Radio Five liveIt is an ordinary Yorkshire morning, cold and miserable. But Harry doesn't know that the killer is watching him, that the killer is coming for him.
He can see only one way out.'One of the most multi-layered policemen to have appeared in recent years' Mail on SundayIMMINENT SECURITY ALERT, LEAVE CITY PARK IMMEDIATELY. DCI Harry Virdee has just enough time to get his son and his mother to safety before the bomb blows.
The last thing Jack Baxi expected when a detective rang his doorbell in the middle of the night was that he'd be tortured and left for dead, with a young woman he's never met before.Now, running for their lives, Jack and Aisha frantically try to discover why the detective was so convinced they both have information on a missing person. Jack is a Sikh corner shopkeeper with a criminal record. Aisha is a Muslim medical student from a wealthy family. What could possibly connect them?Their desperate hunt for answers will take them on a perilous journey, from the sprawling underground markets and dangerous red-light district of Delhi all the way to the most militarized zone in India.But little do they know, a dangerous organisation is watching their every move - and they'll do whatever it takes to stop Jack and Aisha learning the truth . . .
'One of the most multi-layered policemen to have appeared in recent years.' - Mail on SundayDetective Inspector Harry Virdee has a lot on his plate.
Set in a high-stakes future, this adrenaline-filled thriller promises to deliver intense suspense and gripping action. Readers can expect a fast-paced narrative that keeps them engaged with unexpected twists and heart-pounding moments, ensuring an exhilarating ride from start to finish.
This up-to-the-minute debut is a scorching story of a city divided . . . Written with pace and precision, it gives us a character destined for television but also announces the arrival of a formidable crime writer. Daily Mail
'Outstanding - relentless, multi-layered suspense and real human drama' Lee ChildThere are some surprises that no-one should ever have to experience. Harry may have a murderer to find but if he isn't careful, he may also have a murder to prevent.