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Life Sentence A. K. Turner

Life Sentence By A. K. Turner

Life Sentence by A. K. Turner


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Family ties are binding . She's expecting details on an open-and-shut case, what she isn't expecting is finding out that there might be more to her mother's murder than meets the eye .

Life Sentence Summary

Life Sentence: An intriguing new case for Camden forensic sleuth Cassie Raven by A. K. Turner

Camden mortuary technician Cassie Raven returns to solve another ingenious forensic mystery. Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs. 'I LOVE THIS SERIES!' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'A MUST-READ SERIES' JAMES OSWALD 'TWISTY AND TREMENDOUS' MARA TIMON Mortuary technician Cassie Raven believes the last thoughts of the dead linger like static in the air... Cassie has always had a strange affinity with death, ever since her parents were killed in a car crash when she was four. At least that's what she grew up believing... But that was a lie. Cassie's father is alive. He was convicted of murdering her mother and spent years behind bars. Now he's out - and he's looking for her. He swears he didn't do it. And Cassie wants to believe him. To find the truth, she must turn detective. As she seeks answers, help is to be found in inexplicable places - for the dead are ready to talk. PRAISE FOR THE CASSIE RAVEN SERIES: 'Spellbinding storytelling' Val McDermid 'Like Silent Witness but more believable' Susi Holliday 'Blackly humorous, with a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist' Heat Magazine '[A] gritty novel with an engaging heroine' Sunday Times 'Ingenious and sardonically written' Financial Times 'Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine' Isabelle Grey 'A fresh and exciting new series' Claire McGowan 'One of the best series openers I've read in years' Jane Casey 'Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar' Sarah Hilary 'A must-read series now. The setting, the pacing and the wonderful cast of characters are all pitch perfect' James Oswald

Life Sentence Reviews

I love this series! * Elly Griffiths *
A must-read series now. The setting, the pacing and the wonderful cast of characters are all pitch perfect * James Oswald *
AK Turner has done it again ... If you loved Body Language, then strap yourself in for the ride - Life Sentence is even better. Twisty and tremendous! * Mara Timon *
A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling * Val McDermid on Body Language *
Introduces us to a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist. Blackly humorous, we're so ready for more * HEAT magazine on Body Language *
Hooked from the first chapter and stayed up until the wee small hours to finish Body Language. What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven! You should all go out and pre-order it right now. Excellent fun, compulsive and Cassie Raven is a protagonist I want to meet again soon. Five stars! * James Oswald on Body Language *
An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series * Claire McGowan on Body Language *
What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up * Sarah Hilary on Body Language *
A stellar example of the forensic-medical crime genre. Impeccably researched, with fascinating insights and a truly memorable, original heroine, this is one of the best series openers I've read in years * Jane Casey on Body Language *
Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine * Isabelle Grey on Body Language *
Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore - Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid - it was like Silent Witness but much more believable * Susi Holliday on Body Language *
Ingenious and sardonically written...this is authoritative crime fare -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times on Body Language *
A terrific, well-paced plot and the tight focus on the mortuary setting works really well to ground the action...[Turner] is adept at creating memorable characters * The Spectator on Body Language *
The writing is classy and accessible. The plot just zips along at a good pace...The characterisation is great too... it's got off to a cracking start and I can't wait for the next book in the series. * The Bookbag on Body Language *
Terrific central character of Cassie Raven...beautifully rounded and believable...a complex young woman who is nevertheless a lot of fun to spend time with. Turner also deals with the sensitive subjects of death and grief with real empathy and respect * The Big Issue on Body Language *
A cracking read. When's the next one out? * Woman's Way on Body Language *

About A. K. Turner

A.K. Turner's latest crime fiction series features forensic sleuth Cassie Raven, who was first introduced in two short stories broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She also works as a TV producer and writer making documentaries on a range of subjects from history to true crime. A.K. has lived in East London since its prehipster days and recently qualified as a City of London walks guide so that she can share her passion for the city's 2,000-year history; her specialist subject - crime and punishment!

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GOR012266200
9781838774783
1838774785
Life Sentence: An intriguing new case for Camden forensic sleuth Cassie Raven by A. K. Turner
Used - Like New
Paperback
Zaffre
2022-04-14
400
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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