The First 48 Hours

A WOMAN IS SNATCHED FROM THE STREET.
AND IN THE FIRST 48 HOURS, EVERY SECOND COUNTS . . .

Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!HARLAN COBEN
Great plots, great characters, great actionLEE CHILD
An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ridePETER JAMES
Compulsive...this is Kernick at his bestTHE SUN
Expertly crafted...a vivid, high-octane page-turnerTHE GUARDIAN

A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE
Hes a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?

A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER
Shes a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child?

A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIME
They have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?

FOR EACH OF THEM, THE FIRST 48 HOURS MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST . . .

Praise for Simon Kernick:

One of Britains top thriller writersTHE SUN
That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.THE TIMES
Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thrillerSUNDAY EXPRESS
Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does bestDAILY MIRROR