Hand of God

The beautiful game just got ugly. In Athens, where London City is set to play Olympiacos in the Champion's League, the temperature is high, and tempers even higher. Greece is rioting and manager Scott Manson is keeping his team on a tight leash. There must be no drinking, no nightlife and no women. After the game, they are to get back to London refreshed and ready for a crucial match at home stadium Silvertown Docks. But Scott didn't plan for death on the pitch. When City's star striker collapses mid-match, it shocks the nation. Is it a heart attack? Or something more sinister? As the Greek authorities mount a murder investigation, Scott Manson must find the truth - and fast - to get his team home in time. The second Scott Manson thriller from bestselling crimewriter Philip Kerr.