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About The Book
'Clever and ingenious, I was gripped’ SAM HOLLAND
‘One of the best detective novels I’ve read in a long time . . . Russ Thomas is an exceptional talent’ LESLEY KARA
THE LIES OF THE PAST . . .
When an anonymous tip lands on his desk, DS Adam Tyler is intrigued in spite of himself. The disappearance of a young mother twenty-four years ago was big news, but the case was never solved – this tantalizing new lead is something he simply can’t ignore. But the letter has set in motion a dangerous chain of events, and Tyler’s search for the truth soon leaves him fighting for his life.
. . . LIVE IN THE PRESENT
With Tyler out of action, DC Mina Rabbani must step up to lead the Cold Case Review Unit in his absence, retracing Tyler’s steps and uncovering his secrets to figure out what he was working on. But as she begins to put the pieces together, the case starts to hit frighteningly close to home. Without DS Tyler to protect her, Mina realizes that now she’s the one with hard choices to make.
And this time she’s on her own.
‘From the first page to the last the only things sleeping around here were the dogs! This is everything I want from a thriller – tense, devious, and deliciously wicked’ NICK CURRAN
‘One of the best police procedural series in recent years . . . Addictive, immersive, and an absolute must for any crime fiction fans’ ROBERT RUTHERFORD
‘Another cracking and compulsive thriller from Russ Thomas . . . Guaranteed to delight’ HEATHER CRITCHLOW
‘At last, a police procedural with real emotional depth, a heart rending plot that hooks from the first page and, in Tyler and Mina, a very charismatic cast’ CARO RAMSAY
‘For anyone who loves to binge a series, here’s your next obsession . . . Thomas goes from strength to strength!’ JO FURNISS
‘A confident thriller with beautifully drawn characters and a blindingly executed twist that won’t disappoint’ TIM SULLIVAN
‘A twisty procedural with a satisfying conclusion’ HEAT
‘Cleverly structured . . . and contains a stunning twist that even the most attentive reader is unlikely to see coming’ THE TIMES
‘Gripping’ CRIME MONTHLY
‘If you're a fan of Line of Duty, you'll love this’ CRIME SCENE
Brimming with character and tension, the DS Adam Tyler series is perfect for fans of Tana French, Adrian McKinty and M. W. Craven:
#1 FIREWATCHING
#2 NIGHTHAWKING
#3 COLD RECKONING
#4 SLEEPING DOGS
‘One of the best detective novels I’ve read in a long time . . . Russ Thomas is an exceptional talent’ LESLEY KARA
THE LIES OF THE PAST . . .
When an anonymous tip lands on his desk, DS Adam Tyler is intrigued in spite of himself. The disappearance of a young mother twenty-four years ago was big news, but the case was never solved – this tantalizing new lead is something he simply can’t ignore. But the letter has set in motion a dangerous chain of events, and Tyler’s search for the truth soon leaves him fighting for his life.
. . . LIVE IN THE PRESENT
With Tyler out of action, DC Mina Rabbani must step up to lead the Cold Case Review Unit in his absence, retracing Tyler’s steps and uncovering his secrets to figure out what he was working on. But as she begins to put the pieces together, the case starts to hit frighteningly close to home. Without DS Tyler to protect her, Mina realizes that now she’s the one with hard choices to make.
And this time she’s on her own.
‘From the first page to the last the only things sleeping around here were the dogs! This is everything I want from a thriller – tense, devious, and deliciously wicked’ NICK CURRAN
‘One of the best police procedural series in recent years . . . Addictive, immersive, and an absolute must for any crime fiction fans’ ROBERT RUTHERFORD
‘Another cracking and compulsive thriller from Russ Thomas . . . Guaranteed to delight’ HEATHER CRITCHLOW
‘At last, a police procedural with real emotional depth, a heart rending plot that hooks from the first page and, in Tyler and Mina, a very charismatic cast’ CARO RAMSAY
‘For anyone who loves to binge a series, here’s your next obsession . . . Thomas goes from strength to strength!’ JO FURNISS
‘A confident thriller with beautifully drawn characters and a blindingly executed twist that won’t disappoint’ TIM SULLIVAN
‘A twisty procedural with a satisfying conclusion’ HEAT
‘Cleverly structured . . . and contains a stunning twist that even the most attentive reader is unlikely to see coming’ THE TIMES
‘Gripping’ CRIME MONTHLY
‘If you're a fan of Line of Duty, you'll love this’ CRIME SCENE
Brimming with character and tension, the DS Adam Tyler series is perfect for fans of Tana French, Adrian McKinty and M. W. Craven:
#1 FIREWATCHING
#2 NIGHTHAWKING
#3 COLD RECKONING
#4 SLEEPING DOGS
About The Author
TBC
Russ Thomas was born in Essex, raised in Berkshire and now lives in Sheffield. After a few 'proper' jobs (among them: pot-washer, optician's receptionist, supermarket warehouse operative, call-centre telephonist and storage salesman) he discovered the joys of bookselling, where he could talk to people about books all day. His highly acclaimed debut novel, Firewatching, is the first in the DS Adam Tyler series and published in February 2020. Nighthawking and Cold Reckoning, the second and third books in the series, followed in 2021 and 2022. To find out more, visit his website or follow him on Twitter: https://russthomasauthor.com T: @thevoiceofruss
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (October 24, 2024)
- Length: 496 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398507586
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Raves and Reviews
PRAISE FOR SLEEPING DOGS:
‘Sleeping Dogs – as with the entire Adam Tyler series – has such an immense sense of place and character that I was swept up in it. Sheffield and the surrounds come to vivid life on the page. Each member of the team are thought out with tremendous precision and a perfect sense of understanding . . . I cannot recommend this and the entire series highly enough. This one deserves all the plaudits it gets!’ James Delargy
‘I was hooked from the opening scene, and barely breathed as the story twisted and turned to a thrilling climax . . . Russ Thomas is one of the best crime writers around at the moment, and I can only hope that there is more of the series around the corner!’ Chris McDonald
‘You can't beat a good detective series, and DS Adam Tyler is up there with the best of them. Sleeping Dogs is seriously good . . . Russ Thomas just keeps getting better. Keep them coming!’ Roxie Key
‘Russ Thomas has a gift for making shocking events believable and human. With Sleeping Dogs, he takes characters we already know and love to new and ambitious places, with a layered and twisting plot, and he makes it all look effortless. An outstanding and perfectly-paced addition to this stand-out series’ Emma Styles
PRAISE FOR THE DS ADAM TYLER SERIES:
‘Clever and compulsive’ Louise Candlish
‘I loved it’ Lee Child
‘A cracking read with a terrific new detective lead’ Sarah Hilary
‘I was hooked on DS Adam Tyler from the first page . . . Spot on’ Sam Holland
‘A rollercoaster ride’ Peter Robinson
‘Wonderfully fresh and original’ Kate Rhodes
‘Totally absorbed me’ Cass Green
‘Everything you could want from a crime novel’ Sarah Ward
‘Hard-hitting’ Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month
‘Riveting’ Heat
‘Taut, intelligent and fast moving’ Daily Mail
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