Deep Down Dead

Shortlisted for: **The Kathy Reichs Award for Fearless Female Character** **The Cat Amongst the Pigeons Award for Most Exceptional Debut** **FINALIST IN THE INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS AWARDS FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL** Part-time Florida bounty-hunter Lori Anderson isnt a superhero shes a single mum with a lot on her plate. But when her family is threatened, shell stop at nothing to seek justice, and keep them safe A real cracker Mark Billingham My kind of book Lee Child Like Midnight Run, but much darker really, really good Ian Rankin Six states. Three days. One chance to save her child Lori Anderson is as tough as they come, managing to keep her career as a fearless Florida bounty hunter separate from her role as single mother to nine-year-old Dakota, who suffers from leukaemia. But when the hospital bills start to rack up, she has no choice but to take her daughter along on a job that will make her a fast buck. And thats when things start to go wrong. The fugitive shes assigned to haul back to court is none other than JT, Loris former mentor the man who taught her everything she knows the man who also knows the secrets of her murky past. Not only is JT fighting a child exploitation racket operating out of one of Floridas biggest amusement parks, Winter Wonderland, a place where bad things never happen, but hes also mixed up with the powerful Miami Mob. With two fearsome foes on their tails, just three days to get JT back to Florida, and her daughter to protect, Lori has her work cut out for her. When theyre ambushed at a gas station, the stakes go from high to stratospheric, and things become personal. Breathtakingly fast-paced, both hard-boiled and heart-breaking, Deep Down Dead is a simply stunning debut from one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction. Praise for the Lori Anderson Series This is romping entertainment that moves faster than a bullet Sunday Express If you like your action to race away at full tilt, then this whirlwind of a thriller is a must Sunday People Lively Sunday Times An impressive thriller, the kind of book that comfortably sits alongside seasoned pros at the top of their game. Sultry and suspenseful, it marks a welcome first vow for an exceptional new voice Good Reading Magazine Suspense, action, romance, danger and a plot that will keep you reading into the wee small hours. I loved it Lisa Gray, Daily Record Fresh, fast and zinging with energy Sunday Mirror Readers will cheer her every step of the way Publishers Weekly Just a whole hell of a lot of fun New Books Magazine Fresh, compelling and beautifully written S.J.I. Holliday Fast-paced, engaging and hugely entertaining Simon Toyne Brilliant and pacey Steve Cavanagh A hell of a thriller Mason Cross A blistering debut Neil Broadfoot If you love romantic suspense, youll love this ride Alexandra Sokoloff A stunning debut from a major new talent Zoë Sharp One of my favourite debut novels for a long, long time Luca Veste A gritty debut that will appeal to Sue Grafton fans Caroline Green Crazy good full-tilt action and a brilliant cast of characters Yrsa Sigurardóttir The pace moves at breakneck speed. The writing style is accomplished and real and this is quite simply one of the best debut novels I have ever read Angela Marsons See more