The Sinner: In prison not everyone is guilty . . .

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Lee Child meets Stuart MacBride in this tense thriller from the author of The Old Religion

In prison not everyone is guilty...

Tom Killgannon, ex-undercover police officer and now in witness protection, is recalled to active service by his handler, DS Sheridan. His mission is to befriend notorious child killer Noel Cunningham and find out where he buried the bodies of his victims. The only problem is that Tom has to obtain that information from within Blackmoor prison itself. Undercover and with only DS Sheridan knowing he is there, Tom soon runs into danger.

In the prison is convicted gangster Dean Foley. He used to run Manchester's biggest gang, until Tom's testimony put him away for life. He recognises Tom, and so begins a cat-and-mouse game as Tom fights for survival before Foley can get his revenge.

But why can't Tom reach DS Sheridan and what is the real reason that he has been sent to Blackmoor prison

'Spectacular' - Lee Child

'Martyn Waites is already crime fiction royalty' - Steve Cavanagh

'Martyn Waites at his dark and chilling best' - Eva Dolan on The Old Religion

Reviews

A deftly-plotted, gripping, pulse-racing rollercoaster of a thriller. If you haven't read Martyn Waites before, then you're in for a real treat. Stunning * Harlan Coben *
I have to say I think it's his best yet. A proper page-turner, with a claustrophobic darkness to it and an excellent cast of characters. Get ye to thy local bookshop! * Stuart MacBride *
Pacey but atmospheric, with a palpable sense of claustrophobia and menace * Laura Wilson, Guardian *
I've long suspected that Martyn Waites belongs behind bars, and with this brilliant, pulse-raising, prison-set thriller, he's proved me right * Mick Herron *
Waites brings all his storytelling talent and experience to this chilling tale . . . spectacular * Lee Child on The Old Religion *
Authentically spooky, thrillingly atmospheric and unnervingly relevant. It reads like The Wicker Man for the Brexit era * Chris Brookmyre on The Old Religion *
A raw, deftly-plotted thriller with a dark heart and a real emotional punch * Simon Kernick *
A guaranteed thrill-ride * Sarah Pinborough on The Old Religion *
One of the very best crime writers we have * Mark Billingham *
I loved it. Every word. Superbly written, creepy as hell, and chilling to the bone. I can't recommend it highly enough! * Luca Veste on The Old Religion *
Martyn Waites is crime fiction royalty * Steve Cavanagh *
The Sinner is a dark, atmospheric thriller with an intriguing backstory that makes me want to seek out the first book in the series, and I always know a book and its characters have worked for me when that's the end result. * Crime Review *

Author Bio

Martyn Waites was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama and worked as an actor for many years before becoming a writer. He has been nominated for every major British crime fiction award and won the 2014 Grand Prix du Roman Noir Award for his novel, Born Under Punches. He has enjoyed international commercial success with eight novels written under the name Tania Carver.