[DI Jon Spicer 07] • Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs

Seventh book in the critically-acclaimed DI Spicer series. Also includes ‘The ideas behind the story’ and the opening of Chris’ second novel, Pecking Order.

Reviews

‘I’ll be downloading more of Chris Simms’ books ASAP. I feel like I’ve discovered a hidden gem.’ (Amazon Reader review, Pecking Order)

‘Chris Simms has been quietly building one of the best police procedural series in this country.’ (CATHOLIC HERALD on The Edge)

‘Simms has written a gritty novel that grips from start to finish. I just couldn’t put it down.’ (HORRORSCOPE)

‘An absolutely ace British police procedural.’ (IRISH INDEPENDENT on Cut Adrift)

‘After many years of reviewing crime fiction, it’s not often my jaded nerves get actually, physically jangled.’ (MORNING STAR on Cut Adrift)

‘An intricate plot is enhanced by good writing and human sympathy. Highly recommended.’ (LITERARY REVIEW)

‘Simms weaves an ingenious and surprising thriller with a big twist in the tale.’ (BOOK CLUB ASSOCIATES)

Book description

Out walking with his family in the local park, Jon Spicer’s life is shattered forever. The dog – aggressive and huge - appears from nowhere. At first, Jon assumes the attack was random. Soon, other events force him to think again. With his family under threat, Jon can do only one thing: fight back. The pursuit leads him far from his home city of Manchester to the unfamiliar territory of Ireland – and a remote village where his family are originally from...

About the Author

Chris Simms' acclaimed first novel in the DI Spicer series, KILLING THE BEASTS was selected as a Best Crime book for 2005 by SHOTS magazine. He was then selected as a Waterstone's Author for the Future, one of 25 writers tipped by publishers, editors and agents, to produce the most impressive body of work over the next quarter century. Since then he has been nominated several times for the THEAKSTON'S CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR and for CRIME WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION DAGGERS. Chris lives in Manchester.

Find out more on his official web site, www.chrissimms.info or, for regular postings, see his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AuthorChrisSimms