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You know if it’s got Tom Thorne in it….it won’t disappoint

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2022

As a long time fan of Mark Billingham I always automatically pre order his new novels.
Admittedly there have been a few I’ve not loved as much as others but none I have loved as much as the Tom Thorne series!
Smashing it again with the tension, twists and turns and that feeling that something bad is going to happen but you’re going to love it.
This book did all of those things and more. The throw back links to earlier drama in the series had me devouring every chapter desperate to know what was going to happen. Hearing Hendricks Manc accent in my head and the relationship between the characters continuing to get deeper and darker. Simply beautiful.
Loved it and am now bereft at my own greediness to inhale the book which has left me with a massive Thorne hangover!
Thank you again Mark for another superb novel. Please keep them coming….we need more Tom in our lives!

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Not one of his best.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2022

First off, the audio book narration by the author is excellent. I really wish more authors would narrate their own books; they know how the text should flow and they know how they meant the characters to sound. I've read just about all of Mr Billingham's books and I usually enjoy his writing. The weakness of this one is the rather lazy return to an old adversary - especially when he's the sort of omniscient Super Villain who is, of course, an IT genius with access to everyone and everything. The first section is actually a pretty good police procedural but that ends abruptly and the plot's hold on reality is irretrievably loosened. It is saved only by the strong characters of the central 3 "goodies" (perhaps not the most accurate term now?) and the byplay between them.

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You know if it’s got Tom Thorne in it….it won’t disappoint

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2022

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Eric Lee

Tom Thorne is centre stage again - a great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2022

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Mark Billingham, who is probably Britain’s finest living crime writer, has been knocking off a book a year, sometimes starring his main protagonist Tom Thorne, but sometimes with Thorne only having a walk-on part. In this year’s book, Thorne is centre stage. Working together with his two closest colleagues (and best friends) he is up against an old nemesis. I love these books not only because they’re cleverly-plotted, full of wit, and with characters I have grown to know well. I also love them because they’re largely set in Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Hornsey, Kentish Town and Highgate. In other words, in my neighbourhood. Highly recommended.

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Geordie

The Murder Book by Mark Billingham

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2022

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I have read ‘The Murder Book’ A Tom Thorn thriller. Thorn’s worst nightmare is coming home by Mark Billingham and I give it 5 stars plus, no problem. A very evil man from the past who got away and is seeking revenge and he gives it his all. An evil man who gets his way and knows so much about Thorne that it gets to him and almost destroys him. This murdering gangster will not give up until he has destroyed him beyond all recognition. A page turner and an excellent read as usual from this lad.

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Richard Coleman

Much better

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2022

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Tom Thorne is back thank goodness! After his last ghastly attempt Mr Bellingham delivers once again. Thorne has changed though his character being much ‘darker’ and stressed. This affects the relationships within the book. The action though is fast paced and we’ll structured. A really enjoyable read. Thank you.

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Donna

And he’s back!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2022

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Take a bow Mr Billingham - ahead of the game with this one. I’ve been with Tom Thorne since the very beginning and 18 books later I’m still saying ‘wow…wtf’ Flawless writing, superb plot and bringing back ‘that character’ was bang on the money for me. And when you think you have worked out the twist at the end it gets twisted again! Love love love it!

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Dave walker

Once again brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2022

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Another brilliant escape with DI Thorne, a story that let you wander down the wrong path till you were hauled back onto the correct one, I got it wrong, Thorne got it wrong, Mark Billingham got it spot on again.

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lorraine palmer

Fantastic read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 July 2022

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Have just reread all of the Tom Thorne books ending with this latest one. Have got to know the characters so well that they are like family. Glad to see Dave Holland making an appearance as he disappeared from a few of the books. Can't wait for the next instalment of what is a great series of books.

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margaret

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2022

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Fantastic read . Thrilling, a real page turner and amusing. I have read all 17 Tom Thorne books and am never been disappointed. Just keep them coming Mark. Brilliant author.

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Jogb

Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2022

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Another great read from Mark Billingham, couldn't put it down and read it in a day.
Love the Tom Thorne novels and can't wait for the next one.

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Ann Sheriff

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 August 2022

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Another fabulous book by Mark. It was great from start to finish. It was another unputdownable book. Would strongly recommend.

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