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A spectacular standalone thriller from the author of the critically acclaimed Frankie Sheehan novels

Hra se smrtí se nevyplácí. Když vyšetřovatelka Frankie Sheehanová obdrží červenou krabici s propriety k mysteriózní hře, považuje to za narozeninový dárek. Situace se však změní, když přijde mladá žena nahlásit zmizení své spolubydlící Lydie. Frankie si všimne znepokojivé podobnosti mezi obětí ze hry a pohřešovanou. Při vyšetřování zmizelého televizního moderátora Teddya Dolana, které je pro tým vyčerpávající, se ukazuje, že se policii nedaří zjistit, co se s ním stalo. Frankie se rozhodne prozkoumat spojení mezi hrou a Lydií, což ji zavede k dalším hrozným zločinům v Dublinu. S každým úspěšným krokem se Frankie dostává hlouběji do nebezpečné hry, která ohrožuje více životů, než si původně myslela. Napojení Lydie na skupinu studentů, kteří se hry účastní, přidává na naléhavosti situace. V této hře není nejdůležitější otázkou, co se stane při prohře, ale co přijde, když se podaří zvítězit…

"At first, Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan believes the murder mystery game sent to her office is a birthday gift from one of her colleagues. But when Frankie studies the game's contents, she notices a striking resemblance between the 'murder victim' and missing twenty-two-year-old Lydia Callin. As Frankie and her team investigate, a series of grisly crimes connected to the game are discovered across Dublin city and Lydia's involvement with a shadowy network of murder mystery players becomes clear. On the hunt for Lydia's murderer, Frankie is drawn more deeply into the game. Every successful move brings her closer to the killer. But the real question is not what happens should she lose - but what happens if she wins."--Publisher.

DCS Frankie Sheehan is experiencing a crisis of confidence - having become wary of the instincts that have led her face-to-face with a twisted killer and brought those she loves into direct jeopardy. She is summoned to the rural Wicklow mountains, where local mother of two, Debbie Nugent, has been reported missing. A bloody crime scene is discovered at Debbie's home, yet no body. Not only is foul play suspected, but Debbie's daughter, Margot, has been living with the scene for three days. Aware her team cannot convict Margot on appearances alone, Sheehan launches a full investigation into Debbie Nugent's life. And, before long, the discrepancies within Debbie's disappearance suggest that some families are built on dangerous deceptions, with ultimately murderous consequences. --Publisher

Old skeletons and fresh corpses confront DCS Frankie Sheehan in her latest Dublin-based case

Perfect for fans of Tana French, Jane Casey and Gillian Flynn 'Truly first class. Just knock-out' C. J Tudor, author of The Chalk Man 'Fantastic . . . Compelling, chilling and brilliant' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend 'A hard-boiled take on Tana French . . . a talent to watch' Irish Times TOO SOON TO SEE Polished. Professional. Perfect. Dead. Respected scientist Dr Eleanor Costello is found hanged in her immaculate home: the scene the very picture of a suicide. TOO LATE TO HIDE DCS Frankie Sheehan is handed the case, and almost immediately spots foul play. Sheehan, a trained profiler, is seeking a murderer with a talent for death. TOO CLOSE TO BREATHE As Frankie strives to paint a picture of the killer, and their victim, she starts to sense they are part of a larger, darker canvas, on which the lines between the two blur. Olivia Kiernan's debut is a bold, brilliant thriller that will keep you guessing and leave you breathless.