Die of Shame
On sale
5th May 2016
Price: £9.99
Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, 2017
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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’
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Reviews
Jaw-dropping twists and turns that herald the climax of this immensely entertaining, masterfully constructed novel
One of the best crime novels of the year so far. Shocking, frightening, gripping
An awesome thriller
Gritty, thought provoking and utterly addictive - Die of Shame is an absolute must read for all crime fiction fans
This is an intriguing set up, involving a cast of suspects where everyone has something to hide
Confirmation that Mark Billingham is now one of the most assured thriller writers around
This is a read-till-you-drop psychological mystery driven by some of the most intriguing characters you'll meet
A chilling story
A great standalone novel
One of his most unconventional, intriguing and entertaining books
A must read for Billingham fans or those keen to experience a gritty novel with heart and honesty
A terrific and unconventional addition to Billingham's oeuvre
An insightful study into the darkness of addiction, driven by strong characters, and dripping with the black humour that's Billingham's trademark
The interplay between the six [characters] is highly entertaining
Intense, voyeuristic and loaded with popular culture, this unashamed good read is sure to prove a hit.
Perfectly pitched and elegantly plotted, it has all Billingham's hallmarks, and should not be missed
Mark Billingham is a very clever writer and all the characters in this book are rounded and credible
Die of Shame is a brilliant compassionate study of dysfunction... this is a very kind, very funny, very troubling book