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Die of Shame

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5th May 2016

Price: £9.99

Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, 2017

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Selected: ebook / ISBN-13: 9781405527613

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THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER



You never know who’s watching . . .



Every Monday evening, six people gather in a smart North London house to talk about addiction. There they share their deepest secrets: stories of lies, regret, and above all, shame.

Then one of them is killed – and it’s clear one of the circle was responsible.

Detective Inspector Nicola Tanner quickly finds her investigation hampered by the strict confidentiality that binds these people and their therapist together. So what could be shameful enough to cost someone their life?

And how do you find the truth when denial and deception are second nature to all of your suspects?
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What readers say about DIE OF SHAME



‘Impressive, controlled and tightly plotted crime drama’

‘I give it 5 stars plus no problem. A remarkable read’

‘It kept me guessing right to the very end’

‘The “big reveal” when we are shown who the killer is (and what their motive was) is a real “Oh my god – I never saw that coming!” moment’

‘The characters and their back stories so meticulously well drawn’

‘Clever and written so well, as ever’

Reviews

Irish Times
Jaw-dropping twists and turns that herald the climax of this immensely entertaining, masterfully constructed novel
Sunday Irish Independent
One of the best crime novels of the year so far. Shocking, frightening, gripping
Heat
An awesome thriller
Crime Thriller Girl
Gritty, thought provoking and utterly addictive - Die of Shame is an absolute must read for all crime fiction fans
Joan Smith, Sunday Times
This is an intriguing set up, involving a cast of suspects where everyone has something to hide
Reader's Digest
Confirmation that Mark Billingham is now one of the most assured thriller writers around
Globe and Mail
This is a read-till-you-drop psychological mystery driven by some of the most intriguing characters you'll meet
Herald Sun
A chilling story
Queensland Times
A great standalone novel
Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express
One of his most unconventional, intriguing and entertaining books
The Crime Warp
A must read for Billingham fans or those keen to experience a gritty novel with heart and honesty
Irish Independent
A terrific and unconventional addition to Billingham's oeuvre
Sunday Mirror
An insightful study into the darkness of addiction, driven by strong characters, and dripping with the black humour that's Billingham's trademark
The Times
The interplay between the six [characters] is highly entertaining
Sun
Intense, voyeuristic and loaded with popular culture, this unashamed good read is sure to prove a hit.
Daily Mail
Perfectly pitched and elegantly plotted, it has all Billingham's hallmarks, and should not be missed
Literary Review
Mark Billingham is a very clever writer and all the characters in this book are rounded and credible
Crime Fiction Fix
Die of Shame is a brilliant compassionate study of dysfunction... this is a very kind, very funny, very troubling book