A Killing in Paradise

The Next to Die is a remarkably assured debut. It oozes the sour tang of authenticity, mingling psychiatry and crime with the mean streets of London. Kasper has the hallmark of the classic crime fiction protagonist, brutal but with an underlying compassion. - Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of LondonWith pitch-perfect tone and quality to the writing, The Next to Die is a great new piece of London noir and a terrific debut. - Amer Anwar, author of CWA Debut Dagger-winning Brothers in BloodA superb, heart-thumping thriller that sucks you in with its breathless action, The Next To Die is, without doubt, my favourite read of the year. - Carol Wyer, bestselling author of the DI Kate Young and Detective Natalie Ward seriesThe Next To Die hooked me immediately with its formidable pace and fluid style. Kasper is a fascinatingly flawed but honourable character very much in the Chandler mould. A wonderfully assured debut, perfect for fans of dark and gritty thrillers. - James Oswald, bestselling author of the Inspector McLean seriesAn outstanding read. Gritty and compelling with a cast of richly-drawn characters, this is an exceptional book. A collection of menacing bad guys cause a whole heap of trouble for Kasper, the damaged hero, and that ending - wow! - D. S. Butler, bestselling author of the Detective Karen Hart seriesSweeney manages to break your heart, turn your stomach and lead you by the nose through a sickeningly believable tale of excruciating loss, unflinching violence and bloody redemption. - Sam Tobin, author of the Manchester Underworld seriesI read The Next To Die in one delicious feast, turning page after page, absorbing twist after twist to the very end. Elliot has a seemingly bottomless bag of characters you can't help caring about - and a masterful way with the telling adjective. - Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC, author of Unlawful KillingsA stylish noir thriller with shades of Chandler that also manages to be bang up to date with big modern themes. This is a dark, gritty and compelling debut from a writer to watch. - Lisa Gray, author of the Jessica Shaw series