"This exciting and fascinating crime thriller hammers home as it delves into shady politics and abuse at Westminster."
A captivating and stimulating read that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat, it also thoroughly provokes thoughts and feelings. This is the second in the series featuring hostage negotiator Alex Lewis, written by former officer and negotiator John Sutherland. After Alex talks Becca Palmer, the assistant for the Policing Minister, back from the edge of Westminster Bridge, she reveals knowledge of a potential conspiracy at the heart of the Home Office. John Sutherland is going from strength to strength with what is fast becoming his trademark of considered and meaningful, yet thrilling stories. This tale is relevant and rousing, it comes out swinging and shaking a fist at dodgy dealings, the boys’ club mentality, and darker side of politics. Alex and his partner feel as though they could be real, you see the human side of policing and the affects it has on those who care about the job. I found myself reacting as I read, flinching, agreeing, raising eyebrows, and hoping for a positive outcome as the plot buzzed with increasing tension. This novel isn’t just written by a man who understands and has lived the role of hostage negotiator, but also by someone who cares about people and knows how to tell an absolutely thrilling story. Chosen as a LoveReading Star Book and Liz Pick of the Month, The Fallen is a rollicking good read that comes with highly recommended stamped all over it.
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ARE YOU READY TO SAVE A LIFE?
WHY HER?
Becca Palmer has just lost her job as assistant to Simon Jones MP - the highly-regarded Policing Minister, tipped as a future Prime Minister. But Becca claims that Simon was more than her boss, that she is in love with him.
WHY HERE?
When a heartbroken Becca leaves the Home Office, she heads to Westminster Bridge, intending to take her own life. Which is where hostage negotiator Alex Lewis meets her for the first time. It is his job to try to talk her back from the edge.
WHY NOW?
In the negotiation that follows, Becca suggests that she may know something about the Policing Minister that she shouldn't. Something that could prompt a serious fall from grace were it to come out.
But can Alex save Becca - and get to the bottom of an alleged conspiracy that goes deep inside the highest levels of government - before it's too late?
The Fallen features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Crime and Mystery, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Narrative theme: Politics, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction, Fiction: narrative themes
The Fallen is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Fallen was written by John Sutherland and published by Orion an imprint of Orion Publishing Co
The Fallen has 341 pages
£17.09
