A Killing of Angels: Alice Quentin 2
By (Author) Kate Rhodes
Hodder & Stoughton
Mulholland Books
8th July 2014
22nd May 2014
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.92
Paperback
352
Width 190mm, Height 124mm, Spine 22mm
360g
The first death looked like a suicide. But someone had tucked a picture of an angel and a handful of white feathers into the banker's pocket - before pushing him in front of a train. A killer is stalking the Square Mile, an avenging angel intent on punishment. But why these victims What were their sins
Psychologist Alice Quentin swore she'd never get involved with police work again. Her duty is to the living, not the dead. But she owes detective Don Burns a favour, and when he comes begging for help, how can she refuseIn order to find the murderer, Alice and Don must dig deep into the toxic heart of the City. A place where money means more than life, and no one can be counted innocent.Praise for Kate Rhodes - .
Great twists, turns and surprises. - SunAlice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline. - Sunday Express - Sophie HannahAn utterly brilliant, exhilarating read. - Elizabeth Haynes, author of In the Darkest CornerA pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting. - Guardian - Laura WilsonA fast-moving, entertaining mix of sex, suspense and serial killings. - Washington PostQuentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout. - Daily MailLike Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place. - Erin Kelly, author of The Poison TreeKate Rhodes was born in London. She has taught English at universities in Britain and the United States, and now writes full-time. Kate is the author of two collections of poetry, Reversal and The Alice Trap. She has been awarded English Speaking Union and Hawthornden Fellowships for poetry, and shortlisted for a number of other prestigious prizes, including the Bridport and Forward Prizes.Her first novel, CROSSBONES YARD, was published in June 2012.
Visit Kate's website at http://katerhodes.org or follow her on Twitter @K_RhodesWriter.