The Hollow Man
“A twisting spiral of lies and corruption”
— Val McDermid
Waking up on Hampstead Heath not far from a crashed squad car, Detective Nick Belsey wants out–out of London and out of the endless complications of his life. When Alexei Devereux, a wealthy hermit, vanishes, leaving behind a suicide note and his Porsche, Belsey discovers an opportunity–a new identity and a fortune–waiting for the taking.
Unfortunately, there are others who share the detective’s interest in Devereux, including Scotland Yard. A dead rich man with suspicious financial holdings is bound to have some dangerous ties and a few ruthless enemies. Now, Belsey and his clever plan are about to be overshadowed by far more ambitious players with their own brilliant–and deadly–scheme.
Reviews
‘A twisting spiral of lies and corruption, a pitch-perfect portrait of contemporary London and a beguiling bastard of a hero – what a recipe for a great read.’
— Val McDermid
‘A booze-soaked brawl of a party… Mazey, pacey London noir.’
— Ian Rankin
‘This is an astonishingly good first novel. Its plot is original, its dialogue lively, and in DC Belsey- the man who can’t make up his mind whether he’s a corrupt slacker or a dedicated detective and seems cursed to be both at once- it has a protagonist who truly stands out from the crowd.’
— Morning Star
‘The book we have been waiting for without knowing we were.’
— Evening Standard
‘Thrills, spills and fine writing.’
Extract from the book
Chapter 1
The Hallow Man
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