The Last Hostage

Gripping thriller from a New York Times bestselling author.

An ingenious gang, an unpredictable detective, and a wild ride of a plot. Can DCI Shand solve the case before hes sacked?

A clever kidnapping gang has plagued SW England for months. The Wessex Police and Crime Commissioner has had enough and forces the Chief Constable to replace the detective in charge. Enter DCI Shand, the loosest of loose cannons. Hes a talented detective, but has problems with authority, and an open relationship with the truth.

A battle of wits ensues. The gangs ever-evolving MO shows just how brilliant they can be. But Shands catching on fast. And he doesnt play by the rules, much to the anger of the Assistant Chief Constable who wants him sacked.

Shand doesnt care. Hes relentless, with one focus – safely freeing the hostages and catching the gang – and hes prepared to do anything to achieve that.

And then the killing starts.

This standalone novel is the second book in the DCI Shand series.