BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN an unputdownable crime thriller full of twists
by Margaret Murphy
“Pace, taut plotting and great characterisation from the first page. Add humour and some wonderful one liners and you have a popular novel with depth.” Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves
CAN CASSIE STOP A SERIAL PREDATOR BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN?
A serial predator on the prowl in Liverpool. Seven victims so far. And he’s already chosen his next one.
The police can’t catch him. He leaves no trace. No one has been able to provide a reliable description.
Detective Cassie Rowan goes undercover in a dangerous game of cat and mouse through the teeming backstreets of Liverpool. But how long will it be before he turns the tables and begins hunting her?
ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE MUST-READ PSYCHOLOGICAL CRIME THRILLERS OF 2020
This thrilling new novel from bestselling author Margaret Murphy will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. If you like Patricia Gibney, Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott, you’ll love BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN.
MEET DETECTIVE CASSIE ROWAN
DC CASSIE ROWAN is a young policewoman who has been the main carer for her younger brother, Neil, since their parents died. She has to balance this role with her demanding job. She is working undercover on the streets of Liverpool trying to find the ‘Furman’, a man who has been brutally assaulting sex workers. Cassie blames herself and another detective, Wicks, for not catching him sooner. Forensic scientist Dr Ian Chan is on her side, but her boss Detective Chief Inspector Pat Warman thinks she is uncooperative and needs to work as part of a team.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Margaret Murphy writes internationally acclaimed psychological thrillers. She is a past Chair of the Crime Writers Association (CWA), founder of Murder Squad, and a former RLF Writing Fellow and Reading Round Lector. She’s been a country park ranger, biology teacher, dyslexia specialist and Visiting Professor in creative writing. A Short Story Dagger and CWA Red Herring award winner, she has also been shortlisted for the “First Blood” critics award and CWA Dagger in the Library.
Readers can’t put down BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN!
‘Before He Kills Again is set on the dark side of Liverpool, atmospherically evoked by an author who knows this great city inside out.’ Edgar-winning author Martin Edwards
“This is one of those books that pitches you straight in to the story and grips you throughout. This is the first to feature Detective Cassie Rowan, so a great jumping on point for this hot new series with a psychological twist.” Chris Simms, Shots Mag
“This book was so captivating, it had me engrossed from the start.” Sandra B.
“Exceptional good read.” Beverley Ann H.
“A really good read.” Nerys R.
“Engrossing.” Ghada A.
“Very intense.” Keerthana N.
“This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked Cassie even though she was a loose cannon and another officer who liked to go against her seniors . . . She was fearless and tenacious and I felt she didn’t get the support from her boss. I hated Wicks, arrogant, misogynistic and typical of “old school” policing. I’d have tasered him if I’d had the chance. The story is fast paced and kept me entertained. I’m looking forward to another one in the series were Wicks gets his comeuppance!” Carole G.
ALSO BY MARGARET MURPHY
CLARA PASCAL
Book 1: DARKNESS FALLS
Book 2: WEAVING SHADOWS
DETECTIVE JEFF RICKMAN
Book 1: SEE HER BURN
Book 2: SEE HER DIE
DETECTIVE CASSIE ROWAN
Book 1: BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN
STANDALONE NOVELS
DEAR MUM
HER HUSBAND'S KILLER
Join the Joffe Books mailing list for news on the next book by Margaret Murphy.
CAN CASSIE STOP A SERIAL PREDATOR BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN?
A serial predator on the prowl in Liverpool. Seven victims so far. And he’s already chosen his next one.
The police can’t catch him. He leaves no trace. No one has been able to provide a reliable description.
Detective Cassie Rowan goes undercover in a dangerous game of cat and mouse through the teeming backstreets of Liverpool. But how long will it be before he turns the tables and begins hunting her?
ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE MUST-READ PSYCHOLOGICAL CRIME THRILLERS OF 2020
This thrilling new novel from bestselling author Margaret Murphy will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. If you like Patricia Gibney, Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott, you’ll love BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN.
MEET DETECTIVE CASSIE ROWAN
DC CASSIE ROWAN is a young policewoman who has been the main carer for her younger brother, Neil, since their parents died. She has to balance this role with her demanding job. She is working undercover on the streets of Liverpool trying to find the ‘Furman’, a man who has been brutally assaulting sex workers. Cassie blames herself and another detective, Wicks, for not catching him sooner. Forensic scientist Dr Ian Chan is on her side, but her boss Detective Chief Inspector Pat Warman thinks she is uncooperative and needs to work as part of a team.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Margaret Murphy writes internationally acclaimed psychological thrillers. She is a past Chair of the Crime Writers Association (CWA), founder of Murder Squad, and a former RLF Writing Fellow and Reading Round Lector. She’s been a country park ranger, biology teacher, dyslexia specialist and Visiting Professor in creative writing. A Short Story Dagger and CWA Red Herring award winner, she has also been shortlisted for the “First Blood” critics award and CWA Dagger in the Library.
Readers can’t put down BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN!
‘Before He Kills Again is set on the dark side of Liverpool, atmospherically evoked by an author who knows this great city inside out.’ Edgar-winning author Martin Edwards
“This is one of those books that pitches you straight in to the story and grips you throughout. This is the first to feature Detective Cassie Rowan, so a great jumping on point for this hot new series with a psychological twist.” Chris Simms, Shots Mag
“This book was so captivating, it had me engrossed from the start.” Sandra B.
“Exceptional good read.” Beverley Ann H.
“A really good read.” Nerys R.
“Engrossing.” Ghada A.
“Very intense.” Keerthana N.
“This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked Cassie even though she was a loose cannon and another officer who liked to go against her seniors . . . She was fearless and tenacious and I felt she didn’t get the support from her boss. I hated Wicks, arrogant, misogynistic and typical of “old school” policing. I’d have tasered him if I’d had the chance. The story is fast paced and kept me entertained. I’m looking forward to another one in the series were Wicks gets his comeuppance!” Carole G.
ALSO BY MARGARET MURPHY
CLARA PASCAL
Book 1: DARKNESS FALLS
Book 2: WEAVING SHADOWS
DETECTIVE JEFF RICKMAN
Book 1: SEE HER BURN
Book 2: SEE HER DIE
DETECTIVE CASSIE ROWAN
Book 1: BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN
STANDALONE NOVELS
DEAR MUM
HER HUSBAND'S KILLER
Join the Joffe Books mailing list for news on the next book by Margaret Murphy.
