The Lying Dead : A fast-paced murder mystery book from the million-copy bestseller - Nick Louth

The Lying Dead : A fast-paced murder mystery book from the million-copy bestseller - Nick Louth

Nick Louth

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Published 12 November 2026

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  • Pages · 368 pages
  • Publication Date · 12/11/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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The helpless hold all the secrets. Two masked assailants burst into a ward in the QE Hospital in Barnstaple. While a nurse is held at gunpoint, a patient is shot three times as he lies helpless after a stroke. The attackers vanish as quickly as they arrived. Witnesses are in deep shock. DI Jan Talantire is called in to a crime that is immediately baffling. The victim is unknown, found unresponsive in a nightclub, with no ID. As Talantire's detective team digs for clues, they discovers the hospital is a hive of criminal activity. Feuding staff, financial problems and, at its heart, a deadly secret. Can she solve the case before the shooters have a chance to strike again?A dark, page-turning crime thriller from the million-copy bestseller. Perfect for fans of Kate Ellis, Sally Rigby and Elly Griffiths. READER PRAISE FOR THE LYING DEAD`I was on alert throughout'`As crimes go, this opener is quite epic. Bold, brave and blooming edge of your seat stuff'

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