Time of Death

<p><b>*** PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITION WITH GOLD FOILED DESIGN UNDER THE DUST JACKET. AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST ***</b></p><p><b>FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR</b></p><p><b><i>Time waits for no man…</i></b></p><p>It’s 2003, and Trainee Detective Constable Max Ryan is tired of pen-pushing and ready to get stuck into the gritty underbelly of London in the aftermath of the Millennium, where murder rates are at an all-time high.</p><p>Instead of chasing serial killers or tackling gang crime, he’s assigned to the case of a missing clock mechanic, whose disappearance from Big Ben’s iconic tower would never have made a by-line in the <i>Evening Standard</i>, were it not for the fact that it caused the grey-suited workers of the Palace of Westminster to be late by precisely seven minutes…</p><p>Booted into action by his indomitable mentor, senior officer and no-nonsense oracle in all things, Detective Inspector Ivy Bunton, he soon finds himself drawn into a mystery that goes far deeper than he imagined, into the very bowels of the Palace of Westminster.</p><p><b>A page-turning crime thriller packed with mystery, intrigue, and razor-sharp twists, this is the perfect detective series for readers who love atmospheric settings, gripping murder investigations and unforgettable characters.</b></p><p><b>'A compelling blend of brilliant characters, seamless plotting, and twists that keep you guessing until the very last page. Highly recommended.'</b> <b>- </b>KARIN SLAUGHTER, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Pretty Girls</i> and the Will Trent series.</p><p><b>-------------------------------------------</b><Br></p><p><Br><b>Readers love LJ Ross:</b></p><p>“She keeps company with the best mystery writers” — <i>The Times</i></p><p>“A literary phenomenon” — <i>Evening Chronicle</i></p><p>“Totally gripping from start to finish” - 5-star reader review</p><p>“Great twists and turns that keep you guessing” - 5-star reader review</p>