"The gripping new thriller featuring DI Diana Walker: a gruesome murder leads Diana into the heart of Sheffield's seedy underbelly
*Praise for Nina Bhadreshwar*
'One of the most original and exciting new voices in crime fiction’ – David Peace
‘Everything I love in a crime novel – passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story’ – Ann Cleeves
'A complete page turner, tense and gripping, complex themes and a great heroine' – Reeta Chakrabarti
A BRUTAL MURDER
Sheffield detective DI Diana Walker is called to a gruesome scene – the charred remains of a man have been discovered, showing signs of torture. The body was abandoned on the wild moors of the Peak District, but he wasn’t killed there.
A LIFE GONE UP IN FLAMES
An arson fire in Sheffield reveals the site of another murder, this time of a young woman, and DI Diana Walker finds herself investigating two brutal killings.
A DARK TRUTH
When the victims' identities are revealed, Diana searches their seemingly mundane lives for answers. Surprising connections to Sheffield’s criminal underworld reveal webs of corruption at the city’s heart, and something far more deadly.
Praise for THE BURNT MOOR
'Dark, disturbing and deeply atmospheric, Nina skilfully immerses you in a shadow world of fear and violence' – Morgan Cry
'Bhadreshwar writes with a raw northern authenticity. A truly meticulous and atmospheric exploration of the Steel City and the haunting, bleak beauty of the surrounding moors' – Sean Watkin
'A police procedural with real moral weight: layered, socially charged, and rich with lived‑in detail. This is a book that, like its lead character, refuses to accept the easy answers' – Adam Oyenbanji
'Searing, propulsive and viscerally engaging; a phenomenal novel that explores the darker aspects of life and the world we live in' – Foday Mannah
'Nina Bhadreshwar has one of the most exciting voices in crime.' – Callum McSorley"
"*A Times Best Book of the Year*
*An iPaper Best Crime Thriller of the Year*
'Everything I love in a crime novel – passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story' Ann Cleeves
Don't miss this award-winning debut crime thriller set in Sheffield introducing DI Diana Walker: A grizzly murder has Diana questioning everything she knows, and secrets come to light that threaten to tear her world apart
Silence protects the victims… And the killer
When the dismembered body of a headmaster is found on the derelict site of a former school in Sheffield, DI Diana Walker finds herself chasing shadows.
Faced with missing teachers, unreported crimes and silent witnesses, Diana is running out of leads. Her colleagues insist this is just another instance of gang violence, but Diana knows there’s something more. Something everyone’s too scared to talk about.
With her reputation on the line, Diana is determined to find the truth. Her search for answers leads to Sheffield’s neglected underbelly, where she finds distrust, horrifying secrets and a whole new understanding of justice.
*Readers love THE DAY OF THE ROARING*
'An absolute gripping and fabulous thriller a true 5 star read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'A great read which I highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'What a spectacular read … Totally blew me away … an amazing thriller that kept me gripped' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'A compelling and addictive story, very enjoyable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'A gripping story from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'An amazing book shedding light on a number of complex issues' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Day of the Roaring won the Little, Brown UEA Crime Fiction Award in 2022"
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