Past Life - (DS McAvoy Novel) by David Mark (Hardcover)

About the Book

The clairvoyant is found with a shard of blue crystal buried deep in her chest. The crime scene plunges DS Aector McAvoy back twelve years, to a case he's tried desperately to forget. To catch the killer, he must face his past, but doing so has the power to destroy everything he loves ...

Book Synopsis

DS Aector McAvoy must face the dark, disturbing secrets of his past if he's to keep his family safe.

No, he tells himself. No, it's not familiar. No, it's not like before . . .

The clairvoyant is found with her tongue crudely carved out, a shard of blue crystal buried deep within her mangled ribcage.

The crime scene plunges DS Aector McAvoy back twelve years, to a case from when he was starting out. An investigation that proved a turning point in his life - but one he's tried desperately to forget.

To catch the killer, he must face his past. Face the terrible thing he did. But doing so also means facing the truth about his beloved wife Roisin, and the dark secrets she's keeping have the power to destroy them both completely.

David Mark brings Hull to dark, brutal life in this gripping novel in the critically acclaimed DS McAvoy series - a perfect pick for fans of Denise Mina, Val McDermid and Peter Robinson.

Review Quotes

'Polished prose, lovable recurring characters, and a stunning revelation make this a mystery to savor' -Kirkus Reviews Starred Review

'Ian Rankin fans will be pleased' -Publishers Weekly

'[Mark is] on the level of Scottish and English contemporaries such as Denise Mina, Val McDermid, and Peter Robinson' -Library Journal Starred Review of Cruel Mercy

'To call Mark's novels police procedurals is like calling the Mona Lisa a pretty painting' -Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Cruel Mercy

'Strong prose, intriguing characters, and high tension make this a standout' -Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Cruel Mercy