The Recruit

Superbly realised. Youll go a long way before you find a better-written thriller this yearTHE TIMES

Breathtaking . . . filled with twists and turnsJEFFERY DEAVER

*Featured on The TimesBest Summer Reading of 2022*

*Featured on CrimereadsMost Anticipated Crime Books of 2022!*

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A small town. A deadly secret.

A race against an invisible killer . . .

Southern California, 1987. Rancho Santa Elena might look like paradise, but a series of violent hate crimes are disturbing the peace. When Detective Benjamin Wade starts investigating, it becomes clear that the locals are hiding a secret - one theyll die to protect.

With forensic expert Natasha Betencourt at his side, Ben uncovers a mysterious gang of youths involved in the towns growing white power movement. What he doesnt know is that they are part of something much bigger - a silent organisation of terror who are luring young men in using new technology.

Ben zeroes in on the gangs freshest young recruit, hoping he will lead him to the mastermind of the operation. But as he digs deeper, he is forced to confront uncomfortable truths about himself and his community. And as Ben comes closer to discovering the truth, the killer is drawing closer to Ben. . .

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Praise for Alan Drew

Everything a great thriller should be LEE CHILD

A vivid portrait of a seedy world GRAHAM MOORE

Revises the old detective story and turns it in several fascinating directions COLUM MCCANN

A clarity and wisdom reminiscent of Michael Connellys Harry BoschDAILY MAIL

Smart, chilling, and impossible to put down WILLIAM LANDAY

The sort of magically absorbing novel that keeps you turning the pages and checking the locks on the door LAUREN GRODSTEIN