Simon Kernick lives near London with his wife and young daughter. The Business of Dying is his first novel.
"The Business of Dying caught me with its gut-wrenching reality. A compelling debut." --Gerald Seymour, author of Dead Ground "Powerful prose, tight plotting and a clever fair-play puzzle add up to a remarkable first effort." --Publishers Weekly(starred review) "Impressive...Nicely plotted and briskly paced, with a voice not unlike James M. Cain's in Double Indemnity." --Kirkus Review
London's Detective Sgt. Dennis Milne leads a double life. He assiduously tracks the ruthless murderer of a young prostitute but also acts as paid assassin-targeting drug dealers. Unfortunately, his latest kills turn out to be customs agents (albeit crooked ones), so now the heat is on. Though he is a disillusioned loner, Milne is still a self-assured, sympathetic, and appealing protagonist. The irony of his situation dogs his investigation as he tries to steer clear of trouble himself. Told with clarity and wit, this is an unusual but effective approach to the British police procedural from a new voice. Strongly recommended. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
"The Business of Dying caught me with its gut-wrenching reality. A compelling debut." --Gerald Seymour, author of Dead Ground "Powerful prose, tight plotting and a clever fair-play puzzle add up to a remarkable first effort." --Publishers Weekly(starred review) "Impressive...Nicely plotted and briskly paced, with a voice not unlike James M. Cain's in Double Indemnity." --Kirkus Review
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