There was essentially something a bit awry in the writing of this novel. So.this is not a typical police procedural. I only read as much as I did because I was having a sleepless night and went to my Kindle. Nothing normal in this book, though it starts that way. It is gru I purchased this book back in March and had forgotten it until I was scrolling through books on my Kindle, and I innocently thought.ah, Manchester crime, why not? A rugby theme, a cop who was friends with a "successful" adman type, former teammate, etc. I purchased this book back in March and had forgotten it until I was scrolling through books on my Kindle, and I innocently thought.ah, Manchester crime, why not? A rugby theme, a cop who was friends with a "successful" adman type, former teammate, etc. This is the second book that I’ve read by this author, and I have to say I love his down to earth, gritty style of writing. With two plot threads at slightly different time periods, Killing The Beasts comes with some great twists, lots of tension and a very original storyline. On the face of it, a pretty straightforward case, but it proves to be anything but. He’s being thrust into the limelight, tasked with being Senior Investigating Officer on his first murder case. His friend and fellow rugby player DI Jon Spicer has concerns of his own. However, Tom is finding the pressure too much, and he has to resort to lies and deception, something which will not do him any favours. Amongst those hoping to take advantage is Tom Benwell, accounts manager for an advertising company. The Commonwealth games are heading to town, providing lots of opportunities for local companies to make their mark. His friend and fellow rugby player DI Jon Spicer has concerns of Author Chris Simms takes us back to 2002, and to Manchester in the north of England. In this nail-biting crime thriller, Chris Simms draws us into the shadows that lurk behind the city’s shiny new exterior, then plunges us into the mind of a madman.moreĪuthor Chris Simms takes us back to 2002, and to Manchester in the north of England. With the race on to catch the killer, both men find themselves caught up in a nightmare where the most innocent action can cost the highest price. Each victim has been murdered in the same bizarre and grotesque manner, yet the lack of motive leaves the police utterly baffled. #STEEL BEASTS GOLD CRACK SERIES#Then, in the aftermath of the Games, a series of brutal killings shatters the city’s new found spirit. Meanwhile his friend, DI Jon Spicer, is on the fast track, showing a commitment to the job that borders on obsession, or so his girlfriend Alice tells him. The pressure is getting to Tom – too many deals to make and lies to tell, and the passion for his job is waning. Caught up in the commercial feeding frenzy is Tom Benwell, account manager at an advertising firm. The Commonwealth Games are coming to town and the city is alive with possibilities. Meanwhile his friend, DI Jon Spicer, is on the fast track, sh Manchester, 2002.
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