The wrong hands

Mark Billingham

£22.00

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Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase, containing a pair of severed hands. Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne’er do well Wayne Cutler – a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife’s death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of.

Published on 28th June 2024. Pre-order your copy.

ISBN: 9781408717134 Category:

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‘I’m excited to have found a new favourite detective’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS

Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters, all served up with plenty of black humour’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

Simply fantastic’ LISA JEWELL


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This is one case Miller won’t want to open . . .

Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.

Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne’er do well Wayne Cutler – a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife’s death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of.

Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.
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What real readers say about The Wrong Hands

‘Brilliant . . . Highly entertaining and a complete change from Tom Thorne, who I have enjoyed for years’

‘The characters, structure and storytelling remain as strong as ever. An excellent, enjoyable read’

‘A very good plot with plenty of humour

What a cracker

I love everything about Miller, and can’t recommend The Wrong Hands highly enough’

‘I really enjoyed The Last Dance, but this one was even better. DS Miller is such a brilliant character

Hilarious . . . The Detective Miller books are a breath of fresh air

A joy to read

Additional information

Weight 0.672 kg
Dimensions 23.4 × 15.4 × 3.6 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

401

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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