Right to Kill

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The first in a gripping new crime thriller series set in Yorkshire, for fans of Ian Rankin and Joseph Knox.

A striking debut Peter Robinson

The twisted big brother to Happy Valley Michael Wood
On a Thursday night in February, DS Joe Romano finds himself back on home turf in Wortley, West Leeds. Hes following up on the disappearance of drug dealer Craig Shaw.

Its the start of a case that could make or break Romanos career. Because Shaw is about to go from missing to murdered.

While some dont think Shaws killer should be brought to justice, Romano believes every life counts. But hes running out of time.

The killer is ready to strike again. And Romano will be forced to question whether anyone has the right to kill.

A gritty, uncompromising thriller Paul Finch, author of One Eye Open

A commercial thriller that highlights hot-button regional and national issues . . . sure to generate conversation Yorkshire Post

A modern take on the classic police procedural Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching

Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Mans Grave

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A striking debut. John Barlows Right to Kill offers an intriguing plot and a gritty sense of place. I hope well be seeing a lot more of DS Joe Romano in the future Peter Robinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of the DCI Banks series

Yorkshire Noir at its most authentic. A gritty, uncompromising thriller, but written from the heart. Paul Finch, Sunday Times bestselling author of author of the DS Mark Heckenburg series

Joe Romano is a modern take on the classic police procedural detective Welcome to the mean streets of Leeds the best and worst that Yorkshire has to offer Russ Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Firewatching

The twisted big brother to Happy Valley Michael Wood, author of the DCI Matilda Darke series

Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick . . . The sense of place just leaps off the page Neil Lancaster, author of the Tom Novak series

A strong start to a new series . . . Joe Romano is a compelling lead Dominic Nolan, author of Past Life

An excellent, pacy story thats full of heart . . . DS Joe Romano is a new favourite Chris McDonald, author of the DI Erika Piper series

Yorkshire's got a new hero in DS Romano. Fast-paced and full of heart, Right to Kill is the start of a thrilling new crime series. Nick Quantrill, author of the Joe Geraghty series

An outstandingly good first instalment: the next one cant come soon enough. The Quietus

Author Bio

John Barlow is a native of West Yorkshire who has taught at universities in both England and Spain. He is the author of Eating Mammals and lives in Spain.